Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580
Electric luxury SUV · 4W · Launched 2024
~£171,429 (converted from INR — verify with manufacturer)
≈ ₹1.80 Cr (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
600 km
Battery
107.8 kWh
Top speed
210 km/h
Charge
14 hr
Power
544 bhp
Seats
7
Available colors
Overview
The most expensive and luxurious EV globally. EQS SUV combines the EQS sedan's tech with 7-seat SUV practicality. E-Active Body Control is witchcraft.
Best for
The 0.01% who want the absolute pinnacle of electric luxury with 7 seats
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Most luxurious EV globally — period
- 7 seats + 107.8 kWh + Hyperscreen
- E-Active Body Control — reads the road ahead
- 544 bhp AWD — rapid despite 2.7 tons
−Cons
- — stratospheric
- 2,735 kg — heaviest car globally
- 165mm GC — still insufficient for real-world roads
- Running costs are obscene
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Mercedes-Benz in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
E-Active Body Control is complex to service
Reported in earlier models — Mercedes-Benz has released fixes for newer batches.
Weight makes any parking lot a challenge
Reported in earlier models — Mercedes-Benz has released fixes for newer batches.
Real-world range 18-25% below rated on highways at AC + 100 kmph
Reported in earlier models — Mercedes-Benz has released fixes for newer batches.
DC fast charger compatibility varies by operator firmware
Reported in earlier models — Mercedes-Benz has released fixes for newer batches.
Touchscreen ergonomic lag in first 6 months — OTA-fixable
Reported in earlier models — Mercedes-Benz has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 in United Kingdom
- 1Range: the 373 miles figure quoted in United Kingdom is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
- 2Charging: a 107.8 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network — this model does 10-80% in 31 min (200kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
- 4Climate: Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
- 5Fit: ample for daily driving and longer motorway runs without range anxiety.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 for United Kingdom buyers
What this electric car means in United Kingdom — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in United Kingdom
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 is rated at 373 miles on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
Charging
Plan around CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network. The 107.8 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
Climate & real-world range
Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current United Kingdom eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 107.8 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 600 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 14 hours |
| Fast charge | 10-80% in 31 min (200kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 10 years / 2,50,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 210 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 544 bhp |
| Torque | 858 Nm |
| Motor type | Dual PMSM |
| Drive type | 4MATIC AWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 2735 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 165 mm |
| Boot space | 565 litres |
| Seating | 7 seats |
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Bottom line
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 scores 7.3/10 overall. Best suited for: The 0.01% who want the absolute pinnacle of electric luxury with 7 seats. Key strength: most luxurious ev globally — period. Main consideration: — stratospheric.
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