- Mercedes-Benz has updated its electric EQS sedan for 2027.
- The upgrades include a new electrical architecture, a larger battery and a new electric motor.
- The EV goes on sale in the United States in the second half of 2026.
Mercedes-Benz has updated its EQS electric sedan for 2027. The car has a larger battery, a revamped front-end design and an electric architecture with 800-volt technology, up from 400 volts.
According to the automaker, more than 25 percent of vehicle components are new developments, updates or improvements. That includes the battery, which is increased from 118 kilowatt-hours to 122 kWh, a new two-speed rear axle transmission, and a new electric motor developed in-house.
Mercedes claims the entry-level EQS 450+ can travel up to 575 miles on a single charge, but that figure is based on the forgiving European WLTP cycle. American consumers should expect this model to have a range of around 400 miles when it arrives at dealers—the 450+ model is currently rated at 390 miles.
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Visual Improvements
The 2027 EQS features a new front-end design, powerdome hood and enhanced lighting elements.
The standard car features a black grille with a backlit star pattern and wide chrome slats. The optional AMG Line comes with a unique backlit star grille without chrome and an illuminated central Mercedes star.
Inside, the automaker’s large MBUX Hyperscreen is still standard. The EV is available with steer-by-wire, featuring a yoke-style steering wheel and heated seat belts.
Price And Availability
We expect Mercedes to release official pricing and performance figures closer to the sedan’s on-sale date. It will start reaching dealers in the United States starting in the second half of 2026.
The 2027 EQS lineup will feature the EQS 450+, EQS 500 4Matic (likely replacing the 450+ 4Matic), and the EQS 580 4Matic.
The 2026 EQS 450+ starts at $101,250 (all prices include $1,350 destination charge). The top-end EQS 580 4Matic has a starting price of $125,250, and we expect the entire 2027 EQS range to be more expensive.
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Motorcycle Pickup1: The EQS debuted as Mercedes-Benz’s pioneering electric vehicle technology and goes on sale for the 2022 model year. The updated model includes many modern EV features, such as an 800-volt architecture, and a larger battery will help increase available range.
