With the EQS, it appeared as though designers were given carte blanche to dream up a new all-electric architecture — a concept that will wow the crowds. “Purpose design”, as Mercedes calls it, allowed the rearrangement of components that advanced ergonomics. The EQS 450+, which we had the pleasure of testing, was sinuous in every sense. Seamless uninterrupted lines hold the gaze, leading it from head to tail. A long and taut greenhouse creates a bow-like silhouette, enhanced by frameless doors, concealed handles (that automatically protrude as you approach the car) and a high and curved beltline. It is the most aerodynamic production vehicle ever, claims the German marque, with a drag coefficient of 0.20 thanks to the collaborative effort between aerodynamicists and designers.
Modern society has touted electric vehicles as the future of automobiles, an alternative that cuts tailpipe emissions and oil consumption to reduce carbon footprint. While calling them climate saviours may be a bit of a stretch, the EV idea has caused an exigent swell within the industry that cannot be ignored.
In 2021, Mercedes-Benz launched its all-electric vehicle segment with the EQS, a luxury saloon that set the tone for the carmaker’s Ambition 2039 initiative. The company aims to offer a new carbon-neutral fleet within 20 years, and as early as 2030, it wants more than half the cars it sells to feature electric drive systems, be they full EVs or plug-in hybrids.
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