The first electric Maybach EQS 680 (22 photos + 1 video)

The first electric car was presented at the Shanghai Auto Show serial Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV - the most powerful, luxurious and an expensive version of the EQS SUV. External differences between an electric car and a gasoline one are minimal, but in terms of power and dynamic characteristics, he excels. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is 4.4 seconds (0.2 seconds faster than its predecessor).


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The first step is to go through the differences. In terms of design, they are not so much: the possibility of two-tone coloring (though only for surcharge), a different pattern of the panel, which imitates the radiator grille, and an abundance of chrome in the exterior, including trim elements in the front bumper with Maybach logos. Wheels complete the look dimensions of 21 or 22 inches and matrix optics Digital Light.

More attention was paid to interior design. Here is the finish high-quality leather, and wood veneer, and atmospheric lighting, consisting of 253 LEDs - 64 shades are provided and individual control. The rear seats are separate, each is adjustable in all possible directions and is equipped with heating (including the area of the neck and shoulders), ventilation and massage. Optional 11.6" screens for passengers sitting in the second row and a built-in mini-fridge for bottles.

In order to provide greater comfort to passengers, rear seats moved back compared to the regular EQS SUV, sacrificing trunk capacity: Maybach has a volume of 440 liters versus 645 from a standard Mercedes-Benz electrocross. Pneumatic suspension, fully steerable chassis (rear wheels can turn on angle up to 4.5 degrees) and a fifteen-speaker Burmester audio system.

The Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 is powered by a twin-engine setting to 658 horsepower and 950 Nm of torque. Drive unit full. A system for selecting driving modes with several presets: basic Maybach, eco-friendly Eco, sports Sport and offroad offroad. An Individual option is also available, allowing the driver choose the settings for your driving style.

Electric motors are powered by a battery with a capacity of 107.8 kilowatt-hours, one charge of which is enough for 600 kilometers. There are onboard charging AC (22 kilowatts) and direct current (200 kilowatts).

The assembly of the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 will be organized in the American plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. US sales start to finish 2023, prices not yet announced. Expected to be new in Europe will cost approximately 200 thousand dollars against 173 thousand euros, who ask for a regular EQS SUV.