2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS Gets Larger Battery, Updated Nose

Mercedes-Benz’s electric division, Mercedes-EQ, is updating its electric jelly bean for the 2025 model year, extending the EQS Sedan’s range by increasing the usable capacity of the battery pack to 118 kilowatt-hours, 10 more kWh over the outgoing model. EPA-rated range estimates are not yet available for the new pack, but if range increases by the same percentage as pack capacity, the longest-range 2025 EQS Sedan will be able to manage around 380 miles on a charge.

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You’re a Star!

Battery capacity increases by about 9%, but visually, the EQS Sedan changes only 1% or 2% (that’s a highly scientific ballpark figure). For 2025, there’s now a Mercedes star standing proud on the hood, which is above a new grille with chrome slats and a standard AMG Line bumper.

Inside, there are chrome accents on the B-pillar air vents, and the throw pillows now feature contrast stitching and Nappa leather piping. The Executive Interior Package available on the Pinnacle trim now includes a fold-away front passenger seat and rear-seat backrests that recline up to 38 degrees. Rear occupants also get treated to rapid-heating seats, as well as neck and shoulder heating and pneumatic cushion-depth adjustment. The standard rear seat also gets adjustable recline (but only to 36 degrees) and extra backrest foam.

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Powertrain Specs

There are no changes to the EQS Sedan’s electric motors for 2025. The base EQS450+ packs a single motor on the rear axle generating 329 horsepower and 417 pounds-feet of torque. With an additional motor powering the front axle, the EQS450 4Matic has all-wheel drive and makes a total of 335 hp and 590 pounds-feet, while the AWD EQS580 4Matic juices its dual motors to a combined 516 hp and 631 pounds-feet. Mercedes’ in-house tuning division further cranks up the motors on the AMG EQS to 649 hp and an even 700 pounds-feet.

Availability and Pricing

The 2025 Mercedes-EQ EQS Sedan will go on sale later this year. Pricing and final range estimates will be available closer to launch.

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