I DRIVE THE MAGICAL MERCEDES EQS FOR THE FIRST TIME!

EV Channels Review

The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ offers a glimpse into the future of luxury electric sedans, impressing with its unparalleled comfort, serene cabin, and remarkably agile handling, especially for its size, thanks to standard 10-degree rear-wheel steering. The reviewer highlights the "magical" feeling of the car's dynamics and the seamless integration of technology, particularly the augmented reality head-up display and the overall build quality, which feels "fully baked" after over a century of automotive experience. However, the reviewer notes significant drawbacks: the polarizing exterior styling, a peculiar brake pedal feel that retracts with increased regenerative braking, and a less-than-stellar DC fast charging performance that falls short of Mercedes' quoted figures. While the interior and driving dynamics are lauded, the brake pedal feel and charging speed are areas needing improvement for this otherwise impressive, albeit expensive, electric S-Class.