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Say hello to Mercedes-Benz’s first long-range EV, the EQS 580. It’s also the first EV in India to offer an ARAI-certified range of 857 km. To own one, you’ll have to shell out Rs 1.55 crore (ex-showroom). It manages to undercut the AMG EQS 53 S and even the locally-assembled S-Class.

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580

We recently drove the AMG EQS 53 S, and in comparison to that, the EQS 580’s design is on the subtle side. The EQS 580 has a drag coefficient of 0.20 — it’s the most aerodynamic production car in the world. Powering this is a 107.8-kWh lithium-ion battery pack that sends power to two electric motors and produces a total output of 516 bhp and 87.28 kgm. The AMG EQS 53 S delivers 762 bhp and 104 kgm of torque using the same dual electric motors. However, the EQS 580 can go from 0-100 kph in 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of 210 kph. Furthermore, rear-wheel steering is offered only to the first 500 customers. Coming to the charging, if you get hold of a 200-kW DC fast charger, then it can add 300 km of range in 15 minutes.

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580

Inside, the Hyperscreen takes away all the attention as it stretches across the length of the dashboard. The driver and front passenger get 12.3-inch screens, while the centre infotainment system gets a 17.7-inch screen. By the way, you can even play pre-installed games on the Hyperscreen. Plus, there are 12 actuators to provide haptic input for the users.

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580

Moreover, the EQS 580 features include air filtration, a Burmester 3D sound system, 3D maps, a heads-up display, massaging functionality for the front seats, and an MBUX tablet for the passengers in the back seats. It gets a five-star crash test rating by Euro NCAP and comes with nine airbags, lane change, lane keep assistance, and an emergency stop system. Do stay tuned for our detailed review!