2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV Gets 280 Miles Of EPA Range
The luxurious Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV has received its EPA range and energy consumption rating, which reveals that it’s not that much different from the regular EQS SUV.
The 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic SUV with standard 21-inch wheels has an EPA Combined range of 280 miles, only five miles or 1.8% less than the regular, all-wheel- drive EQS 580 4Matic SUV.
That’s a positive outcome, considering that usually, higher power output and/or the increased weight of better-equipped versions translate into a noticeably lower range.
The top-of-the-line Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV has a dual-motor powertrain with a peak output of 484 kilowatts (vs. 385 kW in the regular EQS 580 4Matic SUV), while the battery pack appears to be the same 108.4-kilowatt-hour unit.
Energy consumption, including charging losses, of the 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic with 21-inch wheels, is estimated at 76 MPGe or about 443 watt-hours per mile.
The result is 1.1% worse than in the case of the regular EQS 580 4Matic SUV, rated at 438 Wh/mi.
2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic SUV 21-inch
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2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic SUV 21-inch :: EPA Range rating by InsideEVs [Electric Vehicle 2-cycle label] | |
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Combined City Highway |
280 miles N/A N/A |
| EPA Energy consumption (including charging losses): | |
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Combined City Highway |
76 MPGe: 443 Wh/mi 75 MPGe: 449 Wh/mi 77 MPGe: 438 Wh/mi |
Besides the luxurious appearance and special features, which were recently checked outby InsideEVs, the 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic SUV remains a very capable and quick electric SUV, with a0-60 mph time of just 4.1 seconds.
Basic specs
| Model | Drive | Battery (kWh) |
EPA Range |
0-60 mph (sec) |
| 2023 Mercedes EQS 450+ SUV 20-inch | RWD | 108.4 | 305 mi | 6.5 |
| 2023 Mercedes EQS 450 4Matic SUV 20-inch | AWD | 108.4 | 285 mi | 5.8 |
| 2023 Mercedes EQS 580 4Matic SUV 21-inch | AWD | 108.4 | 285 mi | 4.5 |
| 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic SUV 21-inch | AWD | 108.4* | 280 mi | 4.1 |
* estimated/unofficial values
Pricing
The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV starts at an MSRP of $179,900 (plus a $1,150 destination charge), which is a massive $53,950 increase, compared to the EQS 580 4Matic SUV version.
All EQS SUVs are produced locally in the United States, in Alabama, although the model does not qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit, because of the price tag, above the $80,000 price cap.
Prices
| Model | Base Price | Dest. Charge | Tax Credit | Effective Price |
| 2023 Mercedes EQS 450+ SUV 20-inch | $104,400 | +$1,150 | N/A | $105,550 |
| 2023 Mercedes EQS 450 4Matic SUV 20-inch | $107,400 | +$1,150 | N/A | $108,550 |
| 2023 Mercedes EQS 580 4Matic SUV 21-inch | $125,950 | +$1,150 | N/A | $127,100 |
| 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 4Matic SUV 21-in | $179,900 | +$1,150 | N/A | $181,050 |
The 2024 model year prices of the regular EQS SUV have not yet been announced.
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