Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ EV Goes On Sale At Rs 2.45 Crore

• The AMG EQS 53 sedan is imported into India as a fully built-up unit. 

• Has a 107.8kWh battery good for 586km of claimed range. 

• Range-topping AMG model has a 0-100kmph time of 3.4 seconds. 

• EQS models will be followed by the seven-seater EQB electric SUV in late 2022. 

The Mercedes EQS electric sedan has debuted in India and the range-topping AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ variant has been priced at Rs 2.45 crore (ex-showroom). It’ll be followed by the locally assembled EQS 580 4Matic variant in September and the EQB electric SUV by the end of 2022.

The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ rivals performance electric vehicles (EVs) such as the Porche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT in the Indian market. 

EQS Sedan based on new EV platform

The EQS is Mercedes’ first electric vehicle to be based on the EVA 2 dedicated electric platform. It’s a sleek flagship electric sedan with cab-forward styling and a curved roofline that ends in a notchback design. 

AMG variant interiors

Inside, the EQS debuts Mercedes’ new MBUX Hyperscreen – a single curved piece of glass integrating two 12.3-inch and a 17.7-inch displays – that occupies almost the entire dashboard. 

Other features include a premium Burmester sound system, massaging rear seats and advanced driver-assistance and active safety features such as adaptive matrix LED headlights, facial and fingerprint detection and autonomous driving and parking capabilities. 

Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ specs 

The top-spec EQS is Mercedes’ first performance electric vehicle. It’s powered by a dual-motor drivetrain (AWD) that produces 760PS and 1020Nm with the Dynamic Plus package. That’s enough for a 0-100kmph time of 3.4 seconds.

All the variants of the Mercedes EQS sedan are equipped with a 107.8kWh battery pack that is capable of fast charging from 10 to 80 per cent in 30 minutes with a 200kW charger. The AMG EQS 53 delivers a claimed 586km of range, while the upcoming EQS 580 4Matic will offer up to 676km on a single charge. 

Also read: 

• Mercedes EQS To Debut In India On August 24 As Carmakers Flagship Electric Sedan

• Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 Electric Sedan: Five Points To Know

By the end of the year, Mercedes plans to set up 140 chargers across the country, comprising 20 180kW fast chargers, 20 60kW fast chargers and 100 22kW AC chargers.