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Mercedes Unveils Overhauled EQS With 800V Tech and 926‑Km Range, Previews C‑Class EV

The update positions Mercedes to compete on range, faster charging and richer in‑car software, with launches slated later in 2026.

Overview

  • The facelifted EQS, revealed Wednesday, moves to an 800‑volt electrical system that enables up to 350 kW DC charging and a claimed 925–926 km WLTP range for the EQS 450+.
  • Battery choices now reach 122 kWh with revised chemistry, and Mercedes says a compatible fast charger can add roughly 320 km in about 10 minutes under ideal conditions.
  • The car becomes the first series‑production Mercedes with steer‑by‑wire, offered with an optional yoke, and it adds a two‑speed rear gearbox and stronger regeneration up to 385 kW.
  • MB.OS runs the MBUX Hyperscreen with an AI assistant, over‑the‑air updates and cloud‑informed suspension tuning, and vehicle‑to‑home or grid features are planned for select markets.
  • Mercedes also showed the all‑electric C‑Class cabin with a 39.1‑inch pillar‑to‑pillar display, a vegan‑certified interior and a faster‑heating climate system, ahead of its April 20 world premiere in South Korea.