2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS is sold in the U.S. as a electric large car with 6 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the EQS 450 Plus, is EPA-rated at 390 miles with 98 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year so far (Safety Signal A).
Specs & fuel economy
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Range | kWh/100mi | Charge (240V) | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQS 450 Plus | Electric | RWD | 265 kW ACPM 6-Phase | 98 | 98 | 98 MPGe | 390 mi | 34.0 | 14 h | $750 |
| EQS 580 4matic | Electric | AWD | 135 and 265 kW ACPM 6-Phase | 93 | 93 | 93 MPGe | 371 mi | 35.6 | 11.5 h | $800 |
| EQS 450 4matic | Electric | AWD | 135 and 265 kW ACPM 6-Phase | 91 | 93 | 92 MPGe | 367 mi | 37 | 12.8 h | $850 |
| EQS 680 4matic Maybach (SUV) | Electric | AWD | 174 and 310 kW ACPM 6-Phase | 84 | 84 | 84 MPGe | 300 mi | 39.8 | 14 h | $900 |
| EQS 550 4matic (SUV) | Electric | AWD | 135 and 265 kW ACPM 6-Phase | 82 | 78 | 80 MPGe | 317 mi | 42 | 14 h | $950 |
| EQS 400 4matic (SUV) | Electric | AWD | 135 and 265 kW ACPM 6-Phase | 80 | 78 | 79 MPGe | 312 mi | 43 | 14 h | $950 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49681, 49682, 49683, 49690, 49689, 49688.
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Recalls (0)
Source: NHTSA recall databaseNo NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS. New campaigns appear here within a week of NHTSA posting them.
Owner complaints
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseNo owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Crash ratings
Source: NHTSA NCAPNHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.
Other EQS model years
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.