2021 Mercedes EQS Is Shaping Up To Become A Sleek Porsche Taycan Rival

Mercedes-Benz will further expand its EQ electric vehicle range with a flurry of models beyond the already available EQC.

Offerings will include the EQA and EQB SUVs, which will become zero-emission alternatives to the GLA and GLB, as well as the EQE and EQS luxury sedans. The former will take on the executive segment with interior space similar to the E-Class, while the latter will offer S-Class-like room inside, as well as the best build quality and latest tech the company has to offer.

Set to take on the likes of the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan, in addition to the upcoming BMW i7 and Audi e-tron GT, the EQS was spied testing in Germany earlier this week. The prototype continues to wear a thick layer of camouflage and plastic cladding, although we can still spot the elegant profile, with an arched roofline and frameless windows.

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The car has been designed as a liftback, with a hatch-like opening tailgate that will allow bigger items to be hauled. The taillights continue to be provisional and the brand went as far as fitting the prototype with fake trim that mimics the look of exhaust pipes, in an attempt to further trick bystanders.

Based on the MEA (Modular Electric Architecture) platform, the EQS is understood to launch with a dual-motor setup, where one electric motor will power the front and the other the rear wheels. Even the most modest variant should launch with well over 400 HP and possibly 310+ miles (500 km) of range, while the fastest model, probably co-developed with AMG, might boast nearly 600 HP.

All-wheel steering is believed to be part of the package, although it’s unknown yet whether it will be standard or optional. Further model variants will join the lineup after the car’s launch, which is expected next year.