Mercedes EQS Facelift on April 14
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Mercedes EQS Facelift on April 14
Mercedes will reveal the EQS facelift tomorrow. There have been a few pics leaked. Not 100% sure if they are real but have the discussed designs elements.
https://mbpassion.de/2026/04/erstes-...oogle_vignette
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Mercedes will reveal the EQS facelift tomorrow. There have been a few pics leaked. Not 100% sure if they are real but have the discussed designs elements.
https://mbpassion.de/2026/04/erstes-...oogle_vignette
https://mbpassion.de/2026/04/erstes-...oogle_vignette
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Still not a fan of the exterior but technically I see some great improvements. 926km (575miles) range via WLTP which will make it at least a 450 mile car EPA. Maybe more.
More power, full MB.EA tech upgrade to 800V with charging peak at 350KW adding 200 miles in 10 minutes. Proper Digital light updates also for the US, optional steer by wire and a 14% price drop. We'll have to see how the US pricing/options strategy looks like.
For charging at 400V stations, there is a virtual splitting of the battery in two and charging each half at 175KW. Also V2H and V2G, based on markets.This will be great if the car can be used as whole house power backup.
Then the usual MB.OS updates, Nvidia processors with AI as in other models, MB-Drive Assist Pro for level 2++ point to point navigation, cloud-based suspension, heated seat belts in front, rear seat entertainment via individual screens + the lighted star on the hood (which I really like).
Plus now you have the electric doors back (originally introduced with the launch edition). I am really impressed that they threw the technical toolbox at a car that was supposed to be EOL but this looks like a first-class EV until the electric S-Class is introduced. Best yet if the 14% price reduction comes to the US this will be a proper luxury EV choice as the i7 LCI appears to get only minimal technical EV updates, apart from a better looking front-end and uglier dashboard.
More power, full MB.EA tech upgrade to 800V with charging peak at 350KW adding 200 miles in 10 minutes. Proper Digital light updates also for the US, optional steer by wire and a 14% price drop. We'll have to see how the US pricing/options strategy looks like.
For charging at 400V stations, there is a virtual splitting of the battery in two and charging each half at 175KW. Also V2H and V2G, based on markets.This will be great if the car can be used as whole house power backup.
Then the usual MB.OS updates, Nvidia processors with AI as in other models, MB-Drive Assist Pro for level 2++ point to point navigation, cloud-based suspension, heated seat belts in front, rear seat entertainment via individual screens + the lighted star on the hood (which I really like).
Plus now you have the electric doors back (originally introduced with the launch edition). I am really impressed that they threw the technical toolbox at a car that was supposed to be EOL but this looks like a first-class EV until the electric S-Class is introduced. Best yet if the 14% price reduction comes to the US this will be a proper luxury EV choice as the i7 LCI appears to get only minimal technical EV updates, apart from a better looking front-end and uglier dashboard.
Last edited by Wolfman; Apr 14, 2026 at 01:23 PM.
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Still not a fan of the exterior but technically I see some great improvements. 926km (575miles) range via WLTP which will make it at least a 450 mile car EPA. Maybe more.
More power, full MB.EA tech upgrade to 800V with charging peak at 350KW adding 200 miles in 10 minutes. Proper Digital light updates also for the US, optional steer by wire and a 14% price drop. We'll have to see how the US pricing/options strategy looks like.
For charging at 400V stations, there is a virtual splitting of the battery in two and charging each half at 175KW. Also V2H and V2G, based on markets.This will be great if the car can be used as whole house power backup.
Then the usual MB.OS updates, Nvidia processors with AI as in other models, MB-Drive Assist Pro for level 2++ point to point navigation, cloud-based suspension, heated seat belts in front, rear seat entertainment via individual screens + the lighted star on the hood (which I really like).
Plus now you have the electric front doors back (originally introduced with the launch edition). I am really impressed that they threw the technical toolbox at a car that was supposed to be EOL but this looks like a first-class EV until the electric S-Class is introduced. Best yet if the 14% price reduction comes to the US this will be a proper luxury EV choice as the i7 LCI appears to get only minimal technical EV updates, apart from a better looking front-end and uglier dashboard.
https://youtu.be/mwyR2l68vSE?si=yg24Qb4jcubfS50k
More power, full MB.EA tech upgrade to 800V with charging peak at 350KW adding 200 miles in 10 minutes. Proper Digital light updates also for the US, optional steer by wire and a 14% price drop. We'll have to see how the US pricing/options strategy looks like.
For charging at 400V stations, there is a virtual splitting of the battery in two and charging each half at 175KW. Also V2H and V2G, based on markets.This will be great if the car can be used as whole house power backup.
Then the usual MB.OS updates, Nvidia processors with AI as in other models, MB-Drive Assist Pro for level 2++ point to point navigation, cloud-based suspension, heated seat belts in front, rear seat entertainment via individual screens + the lighted star on the hood (which I really like).
Plus now you have the electric front doors back (originally introduced with the launch edition). I am really impressed that they threw the technical toolbox at a car that was supposed to be EOL but this looks like a first-class EV until the electric S-Class is introduced. Best yet if the 14% price reduction comes to the US this will be a proper luxury EV choice as the i7 LCI appears to get only minimal technical EV updates, apart from a better looking front-end and uglier dashboard.
https://youtu.be/mwyR2l68vSE?si=yg24Qb4jcubfS50k
I truly hope I misunderstood the numbers. The EQS is a car I really liked from day-1 except for the side profile.…
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Anyway this forum is also for those in europe and others in areas where they can enjoy larger population of 800V charing infrastructure, unlike our poor infrastructure here in the US. I wish I can spend more time in Germany. At some point; I will….. Until then, 400V EVs may charge faster at most US stations than 800V vehicles which is stupid innovation wise. Tesla is very slowly deploying new 800V superchargers and they are no longer incentivized by our current administration to build chargers, nor that their best selling cars need 800V for them to invest urgently in 800V stations.
Generally speaking, Mbenz has really nailed it with the facelift/upgrade.
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The unfortunate reality when adapting new tech to old tech. 800V or even 900V cars plugged into a 400V charging stations will charge slower.
As the Tesla superchargers have opened up to other brands there was a rude awakening. Hyundais or Kias with 800V charge at maybe 100KW-130KW. Even the new Porsche Macan EV maxxes out at 130KW on a 400V system.
The new BMW Neue Klasse models are also 800V and can likely get up to 200KW on 400V stations while the Lucid Gravity 900V system is clever enough to be the best at 200KW-225KW. The EQS is a little slower than that but much faster than Porsche.
As the Tesla superchargers have opened up to other brands there was a rude awakening. Hyundais or Kias with 800V charge at maybe 100KW-130KW. Even the new Porsche Macan EV maxxes out at 130KW on a 400V system.
The new BMW Neue Klasse models are also 800V and can likely get up to 200KW on 400V stations while the Lucid Gravity 900V system is clever enough to be the best at 200KW-225KW. The EQS is a little slower than that but much faster than Porsche.
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That’s not how the physics of batteries work. That would not lead to 175+175 total charging power if that’s what you mean?. That is still 175kW at the entire pack level. The profile may look good, I don’t know, but the peak is still 175kW.
Anyway this forum is also for those in europe and others in areas where they can enjoy larger population of 800V charing infrastructure, unlike our poor infrastructure here in the US. I wish I can spend more time in Germany. At some point; I will….. Until then, 400V EVs may charge faster at most US stations than 800V vehicles which is stupid innovation wise. Tesla is very slowly deploying new 800V superchargers and they are no longer incentivized by our current administration to build chargers, nor that their best selling cars need 800V for them to invest urgently in 800V stations.
Generally speaking, Mbenz has really nailed it with the facelift/upgrade.
Anyway this forum is also for those in europe and others in areas where they can enjoy larger population of 800V charing infrastructure, unlike our poor infrastructure here in the US. I wish I can spend more time in Germany. At some point; I will….. Until then, 400V EVs may charge faster at most US stations than 800V vehicles which is stupid innovation wise. Tesla is very slowly deploying new 800V superchargers and they are no longer incentivized by our current administration to build chargers, nor that their best selling cars need 800V for them to invest urgently in 800V stations.
Generally speaking, Mbenz has really nailed it with the facelift/upgrade.
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For those who never tried a yoke, though, I highly recommend that they get it a try. I had both steerings in my Tesla S, and the yoke is actually really nice once you get used to it. For a car that has excellent self-driving capability, yoke is much better. Easier to rest the hands on the bottom flat side of it. Better view for the screens. And actually better on highways. The only time where it was hard to use is in parking lots but that’s <0.1% of someone’s lifetime driving the car. I also like how the yoke looks in the EQS.
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For those who never tried a yoke, though, I highly recommend that they get it a try. I had both steerings in my Tesla S, and the yoke is actually really nice once you get used to it. For a car that has excellent self-driving capability, yoke is much better. Easier to rest the hands on the bottom flat side of it. Better view for the screens. And actually better on highways. The only time where it was hard to use is in parking lots but that’s <0.1% of someone’s lifetime driving the car. I also like how the yoke looks in the EQS.
The yoke in the Model S and the EQS are quite different though as the electric steering has a dramatically smaller turning radius.
The cybertruck steering wheel would the only equivalent.
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For those who never tried a yoke, though, I highly recommend that they get it a try. I had both steerings in my Tesla S, and the yoke is actually really nice once you get used to it. For a car that has excellent self-driving capability, yoke is much better. Easier to rest the hands on the bottom flat side of it. Better view for the screens. And actually better on highways. The only time where it was hard to use is in parking lots but that’s <0.1% of someone’s lifetime driving the car. I also like how the yoke looks in the EQS.
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Is the charging port still CCS, or is it now NACS?
And is the charging port still on the right-rear? (I hope not. I'm tired of having the charging port in the rear; all of this backing into charging stations is turning me gay :-)
And is the charging port still on the right-rear? (I hope not. I'm tired of having the charging port in the rear; all of this backing into charging stations is turning me gay :-)
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Probably better to have the car steer for you than you with your knees
It's interesting to see the cars steering wheel straighten out when off no matter the wheel position. As soon as you turn on the car, the steering wheel moves to the right steering wheel angle...
It's interesting to see the cars steering wheel straighten out when off no matter the wheel position. As soon as you turn on the car, the steering wheel moves to the right steering wheel angle...
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That gay comment is uncalled for and insulting to many, don't do it again.
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The only thing that bothers me is when the charging port isn’t on the rear driver’s side. For example, Tesla cars have the port on the rear driver’s side, but some older charging stations don’t have cables long enough to accommodate ports on the passenger side. These older stations are installed closer to the rear-driver’s side of the parking spot than the center. Newer stations are closer to the center and have longer cables. Also, having the port on the driver side is always easier even when charging at home.
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Can't say I'm a fan of this refresh, I think the original car is better looking.
I really don't like this connected headlight over an oval bulbous grille thing that Mercedes is doing on some of their EVs:
I really don't like this connected headlight over an oval bulbous grille thing that Mercedes is doing on some of their EVs:
