I'm consistently getting >4mpkWh using normal regen, and toggling to strong regen and using one pedal driving in heavy traffic. Not sure how much more efficient it could be. I agree the coasting is amazing, almost weird. It freaks me out, because I don't believe the radar response is quick enough, and then the brake feel is strange. I just want more control, not ready yet to trust all these driver assistance programs. Admittedly, the way I do it makes the car feel like a sports car with a manual transmission, using the gears to help braking. I like that. YMMV.
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Originally Posted by hlothery
(Post 8530495)
I'm consistently getting >4mpkWh using normal regen, and toggling to strong regen and using one pedal driving in heavy traffic. Not sure how much more efficient it could be. I agree the coasting is amazing, almost weird. It freaks me out, because I don't believe the radar response is quick enough, and then the brake feel is strange. I just want more control, not ready yet to trust all these driver assistance programs. Admittedly, the way I do it makes the car feel like a sports car with a manual transmission, using the gears to help braking. I like that. YMMV.
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Originally Posted by hlothery
(Post 8530495)
I'm consistently getting >4mpkWh using normal regen, and toggling to strong regen and using one pedal driving in heavy traffic. Not sure how much more efficient it could be. I agree the coasting is amazing, almost weird. It freaks me out, because I don't believe the radar response is quick enough, and then the brake feel is strange. I just want more control, not ready yet to trust all these driver assistance programs. Admittedly, the way I do it makes the car feel like a sports car with a manual transmission, using the gears to help braking. I like that. YMMV.
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Originally Posted by c4004matic
(Post 8530523)
4mpkw is actually quite good. Hwy driving should be about 3. City driving should be the thriftiest given the constant use of regen. If there is one thing the EQ is a champ at it's regen. The 580 can max out at 290 KW.Another thing Im curious about is how the 450 and 580 differ in regen "feel". Its not possible that they "feel" the same. The 450 is doing all the regen braking with the rear axle while the 580 proportions both. Inquiring minds want to know......
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I finally got an update this morning. My EQS 580 is on the Sirius Highway vessel on the way to Baltimore. The ETA to Baltimore is March 24. The general manager is guessing that I'll have it either at the end of this month or early April. Can't wait!
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When did your order?
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Originally Posted by c4004matic
(Post 8530850)
When did your order?
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Originally Posted by BeanTrader
(Post 8530894)
Originally, I ordered way back in June but I think the system didn't really confirm the build until early October.
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Ok. At the risk of :beatdeadh, I'll post just one more mileage experience. Today I played golf, which I do 5 days a week. The golf course is 22.6 miles Northwast of my house. I drove today, in no traffic, at 70-75 mph into a strong NW wind of 20-30mph to the course, at 53 degrees ambient temp, and got 2.7mpkWh, one of my lowest readings. So, slick as it is, headwinds make a huge difference in mileage. I drove home in traffic, using strong regen as usual, downwind, 68 degrees, and got 5.0 mpkWh, my highest reading ever. Crazy what existing conditions do to an EV. OK, I promise, I'll stop now. :D
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Originally Posted by hlothery
(Post 8530779)
OK. So I tried the braking with no regen today, and you are right, it does feel the most normal of them all. And coasting is absolutely amazing.....so much so that it is scary!. I have gotten used to the brake feel now in normal regen, and totally trust it. I will continue to run in that mode, except for traffic, where I will continue to use strong regen and practice one pedal driving. I only got 3.2 mpkWh on the way to the golf course this morning. No traffic, doing the speed limit most of the way with Spring Break here. However, heavy traffic again on the way home and I again got 4.5 mpkWh using strong regen. This is an amazing city car, especially since you are doing all this in such comfort and quiet. I would suspect the 580 would be amazing in traffic as well, although I'll bet MB modulates the feel of strong regen for the twin motors? Would love to drive a 580 to see how it compares.
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Originally Posted by MBNUT1
(Post 8531265)
What is the elevation change between your home and the golf course?
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Originally Posted by hlothery
(Post 8531263)
Ok. At the risk of , I'll post just one more mileage experience. Today I played golf, which I do 5 days a week. The golf course is 22.6 miles Northwast of my house. I drove today, in no traffic, at 70-75 mph into a strong NW wind of 20-30mph to the course, at 53 degrees ambient temp, and got 2.7mpkWh, one of my lowest readings. So, slick as it is, headwinds make a huge difference in mileage. I drove home in traffic, using strong regen as usual, downwind, 68 degrees, and got 5.0 mpkWh, my highest reading ever. Crazy what existing conditions do to an EV. OK, I promise, I'll stop now. 
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Originally Posted by BeanTrader
(Post 8530803)
I finally got an update this morning. My EQS 580 is on the Sirius Highway vessel on the way to Baltimore. The ETA to Baltimore is March 24. The general manager is guessing that I'll have it either at the end of this month or early April. Can't wait!
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Originally Posted by Radman991
(Post 8531367)
FYI. Just heard from my nephew who’s girlfriend works for the company that owned the car carrier that recently caught on fire and sunk. Fire apparently started with a Volkswagen ID 4 sparking and the crew tried to extinguish it and seal off compartment but they didn’t have the proper equipment to put the fire out and it spread to other Volkswagens. She said now insurance companies are balking at insuring the carriers with electric cars because they don’t have the necessary equipment to handle electric car fires. On a positive note said WWL is continuing to ship cars now but who knows what the future will hold. Just what I need. I’ve been waiting forever already for my 580 and don’t need any further delays.
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Originally Posted by BeanTrader
(Post 8530803)
I finally got an update this morning. My EQS 580 is on the Sirius Highway vessel on the way to Baltimore. The ETA to Baltimore is March 24. The general manager is guessing that I'll have it either at the end of this month or early April. Can't wait!
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I have a new ETA to Baltimore for my EQS 580. It was stuck at a Belgian port (ZEE BRUGGE) for days. The new ETA is April 1. The good news is that it's now on its way to Baltimore. There are no other planned stops. I'm following the progress on a map.
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Temper your hopes.....After arrival in port it can still takes weeks before delivery. Hope for a week, but expect up to a month🥺
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Originally Posted by BeanTrader
(Post 8533280)
I have a new ETA to Baltimore for my EQS 580. It was stuck at a Belgian port (ZEE BRUGGE) for days. The new ETA is April 1. The good news is that it's now on its way to Baltimore. There are no other planned stops. I'm following the progress on a map.
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Originally Posted by c4004matic
(Post 8533291)
Temper your hopes.....After arrival in port it can still takes weeks before delivery. Hope for a week, but expect up to a month🥺
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My EQS AMG arrived in Baltimore on the 14th of March and is still there, hoping it gets on a truck to Pittsburgh in the next few weeks, my dealer said could be a month or more. Keep your fingers crossed BeanTrader, that is all we can do! 🤷🏼♂️
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Originally Posted by MBNUT1
(Post 8531265)
What is the elevation change between your home and the golf course?
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My thought is it has to take more energy to get a 2 ton car up 550' elevation gain than it does going down, plus are you using regin going down the hill?
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560 ft will make no difference at all. Furtheremore, if you take the same route up and down its effect will be mostly offset by the "down leg" of the trip.
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Originally Posted by Soulman
(Post 8537985)
My thought is it has to take more energy to get a 2 ton car up 550' elevation gain than it does going down, plus are you using regin going down the hill?
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