Mercedes-Benz India has officially announced that the all-new EQS 580 will be launched on September 30, 2022. It will be the company’s second EV launch within two months, the first one being the flagship AMG EQS 53. Moreover, the EQS 580 will be the first-ever locally assembled electric car from the house of this German luxury car manufacturer in India. Here’s all you need to know about it.
Mercedes-Benz EQS 580: Range and Performance
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 will be offered with a dual-motor set-up, one on each axle. This powertrain develops 516 bhp and 856 Nm of peak torque, paired with a 4Matic all-wheel-drive system. Moreover, this electric sedan will come with a 107.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that is claimed to deliver a range of up to 770 km per charge on the WLTP test cycle.
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Mercedes-Benz EQS 580: Dimensions and Capacity
| Specification | Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 |
| Length | 5216 mm |
| Width | 1926 mm |
| Height | 1512 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3210 mm |
| Boot Space | 610 litres |
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Mercedes-Benz EQS 580: Design and Platform
The new Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 has a sleek profile and it gets premium design elements like frameless doors, flush handles, 19-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, and more. Also, being an EV, it sports a closed grille flanked by LED headlamps. The EQS 580 is based on Mercedes-Benz’s dedicated electric vehicle architecture (EVA) platform that also underpins the EQE sedan and EQE, EQS SUVs.
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Mercedes-Benz EQS 580: Price and Rivals
The prices of the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 will be revealed on September 30, 2022. It is expected to be priced under Rs 1.80 crore, ex-showroom. Moreover, this electric sedan will be locally assembled at Mercedes-Benz India’s world-class production facility located at Chakan near Pune in Maharashtra. It will rival the likes of the Audi e-tron GT, Porsche Taycan, etc.
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