Launched in Malaysia in July this 12 months, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ is priced at RM698,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage together with incentives within the type of import and excise responsibility exemptions that are waived for electrical automobiles in Malaysia.
Right here, the EQS 450+ is the only real variant presently accessible for the German marque’s flagship EV within the nation, and brings a lithium-ion battery rated at 107.8 kWh of usable battery capability, or 120 kWh gross capability.
This may be recharged through AC through a Sort 2 connection at as much as 11 kW that brings a 10-100% state of cost in 10 hours, or with DC quick charging through a CCS2 connection at as much as 200 kW, with which the EQS will be recharged from 10-80% state of cost in 31 minutes.
With a WLTP-rated vitality consumption as little as 15.7 kWh per 100 km, the EQS does a most vary of 782 km on a single cost. Motive energy is by a single, water-cooled drive motor for the rear wheels that produces 333 PS and 565 Nm of torque, enabling the two.48-tonne EV to realize the 0-100 km/h dash in 6.2 seconds on its solution to a prime pace of 210 km/h.
Inside, the EQS is simply as distinctive as its exterior, with an inside that options the MBUX Hyperscreen show that consists of three separate shows throughout its 141 cm width. The instrument cluster measures 12.3 inches throughout, as does the OLED touchscreen for the entrance passenger, whereas the starring central OLED touchscreen is a good bigger 17.7 inches. Much more visible aptitude comes with 64-colour ambient lighting.
Cellular system integration comes courtesy of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, as a part of the MBUX setup that comes with a variety of Mercedes me join providers, OTA replace help, augmented actuality for navigation and extra. There’s a fingerprint scanner for the motive force to log their profile, too.
Infotainment is augmented on the audio entrance by a Burmester Excessive Finish 3D encompass sound system, whereas the rear passengers get a devoted MBUX Excessive-Finish Rear Seat Leisure System which incorporates two wi-fi headsets.
The posh of abundance extends to the security tools record as nicely, which on the EQS consists of Driving Help Plus Bundle (with AEB), Lively Distance Help Distronic (adaptive cruise management), Lively Lane Holding Help, Lively Steering Help (semi-autonomous driving), Pre-Protected (with impulse facet help), evasive manoeuvre help, Lively Parking Help, Parking Bundle with 360-degree digital camera and City Guard automobile safety.
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