Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon
The Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon is a flagship electric sedan sold in India as a single configuration, the EQS 580 4MATIC, priced at Rs 1.30 crore ex-showroom with a claimed ARAI range of 857 km (no independent real-world figure has been tested yet). It's built for buyers stepping into ultra-luxury electric motoring who want the longest claimed range of any EV sold in India, locally assembled pricing versus imports, and are comfortable with one fully-loaded variant rather than a spread of trims.
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon right for you?
Best for
- Buyers who want the longest ARAI-claimed range (857 km) of any EV currently sold in India, for fewer stops on long highway runs
- First-time ultra-luxury EV buyers who prefer one simple decision: a single, fully-loaded EQS 580 4MATIC with AWD, rather than comparing multiple trims
- Buyers who want flagship rear-seat comfort and the optional MBUX Hyperscreen dashboard at a locally-assembled price versus imported flagship EVs
- Households with an 11kW AC wallbox at home who can charge overnight and treat DC fast charging as an occasional highway top-up
Think twice if
- Buyers who want the classic three-box S-Class formality - the EQS Saloon's one-box aero silhouette is a deliberate, divisive design departure
- Buyers cross-shopping 800V ultra-fast-charging rivals - the EQS's roughly 200kW DC peak (10-80% in about 31 minutes) is quick but not class-leading on charging speed
- Anyone wanting a choice of variants, battery sizes, or a lower entry price - India gets only the single EQS 580 4MATIC
- Buyers who plan trips purely off the 857 km ARAI figure - no independently tested real-world range exists yet, so treat it as a lab-rated ceiling, not a guaranteed number
EVz Score: 7.1 / 10 Excellent
Computed from catalogue data, not opinion, for the EQS 580 4MATIC variant (the model's best). Range-based components use the claim adjusted by the segment's measured average shortfall, never the raw claim. How the score works.
Available colours
5 exterior colours offered. Swatches are approximate on-screen representations, not official paint codes, and availability can vary by variant.
Variants, specs, on-road price and running cost
Charging: ~10-80% in ~31 min on 200kW DC; AC up to 11kW wallbox (~0-100% ~10-11h)
- Ex-showroom₹1,30,00,000
- Road tax waived for EVs₹0
- Registration waived for EVs₹0
- Insurance (est.)₹4,55,000
EV road tax & registration are waived in Delhi.
At Rs 8/kWh vs Rs 105/litre, 6 km/kWh. Model your own commute in the savings calculator.
Charging and living with it
Charging: ~10-80% in ~31 min on 200kW DC; AC up to 11kW wallbox (~0-100% ~10-11h). Most owners charge overnight at home; plan public or workplace charging for longer trips. With an 11kW AC wallbox at home, a full 0-100% charge takes roughly 10-11 hours, which suits owners who plug in overnight rather than run the battery down. DC fast charging at up to 200kW brings it from 10-80% in about 31 minutes, useful for occasional highway stops though slower than 800V-architecture rivals.
5-year cost of ownership
Based on 40 km/day, the Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon EQS 580 4MATIC costs about ₹1,600/month to run versus ₹8,400/month for a comparable petrol car, a saving of ₹82,733/year at July 2026 prices.
| Monthly | Annual | 5-year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | ₹8,400 | ₹1,02,200 | ₹5,11,000 |
| EV | ₹1,600 | ₹19,467 | ₹97,335 |
| You save | ₹6,800 | ₹82,733 | ₹4,13,665 |
Assumes 15 km/l petrol, 6 km/kWh EV, ₹105/l petrol and ₹8/kWh electricity, 40 km/day. Figures as of July 2026.
Strengths
- Class-leading claimed range (857 km ARAI) among India EVs
- Optional MBUX Hyperscreen dashboard and rear-luxury features
- Locally assembled, sharply priced for a flagship EV saloon
Watch-outs
- Only the single 580 4MATIC variant offered in India
- Divisive one-box aero silhouette over classic three-box S-Class look
- DC peak (~200kW) still short of 800V ultra-fast rivals
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FAQ
What is the real-world range of the Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon?
EVz has not independently tested the EQS 580 4MATIC's real-world range. Mercedes-Benz's claimed figure is 857 km under ARAI test conditions; actual range will be lower depending on speed, AC use, and driving style.
How long does the EQS Saloon take to charge?
On a 200kW DC fast charger, it goes from 10-80% in about 31 minutes. On an 11kW AC home wallbox, a full 0-100% charge takes roughly 10-11 hours, best done overnight.
Which variant of the EQS Saloon should I buy?
There is only one: the EQS 580 4MATIC at Rs 1.30 crore ex-showroom, with a 107.8 kWh battery and a 385 kW dual-motor AWD setup. No lower trims are sold in India, so the decision is about the car itself, not variant selection.
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQS Saloon good value against rival flagship EVs?
At Rs 1.30 crore ex-showroom, it's positioned as a locally assembled flagship with the highest ARAI-claimed range (857 km) among EVs sold in India, which can make it a stronger on-paper proposition than pricier imports, though buyers should weigh the polarizing one-box design and lack of variant choice.
Does the EQS Saloon support fast charging on Indian highway networks?
Yes, at up to 200kW DC, which is quick, though it falls short of newer 800V-architecture rivals that charge even faster. Practically, expect a 10-80% top-up in about half an hour at a compatible fast charger.
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