Mercedes-AMG

EQS

There are plenty of metrics used to measure electric vehicles: kilowatt-hours, voltage, cruising range, charging rate. Then there’s performance, which for electric vehicles (EVs) means more than just top speed and acceleration. For the Mercedes-AMG EQS, notable statistics include the ability to replenish an estimated 300km of range in just 19 minutes – but let’s also not forget the potential for up to 751hp and 1,020Nm of torque, along with a zero-to-100km/h time of 3.4 seconds and forward thrust that feels like a freight train. And unlike the technology-centred minimalism of certain EVs, exquisite details abound in the EQS, including intricate brightwork, the option of leather accents plus perfectly executed fit and finish – hallmarks of the brand’s long history of obsessive design and engineering brought to bear in a vehicle that marks a new era for the world’s oldest marque. Sure, the overall body styling is more sedate than expected for the first EV from Mercedes’ high-performance AMG division, but don’t let it fool you. This car portends a bright, electrified future for Mercedes-Benz while showing just what heritage automakers can do when they set their sights on the EV space.