- Facelifted Mercedes EQS has been spotted in winter testing.
- Expect revised bumpers and optional star-pattern lighting.
- Powertrain upgrades may include 800V system and new motors.
Mercedes is already looking forward to a fully electric S-Class with EQ Technology but, before it arrives, the company will introduce a second facelift for the slow-selling EQS. It’s expected to debut later this year with changes that are more than just skin deep.
Recently spied undergoing cold weather testing, the 2027 EQS looks pretty unremarkable. However, a closer inspection reveals the car will come equipped with star-infused headlights. The taillights carryover, for now, but they’ll likely follow suit on the production model.
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Additional changes are hard to see, but it appears the model will have a lightly revised rear bumper. The front end could also be updated, although it’s hard to be certain with all that camouflage.
Mercedes has been tight-lipped about the car, but it’s expected to adopt a new 800 volt electrical architecture. This is a significant update and one that Polestar and Volvo did with the 3 and EX90.
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We’ll likely learn more in the coming months, but we can expect significantly improved charging times. The upgrades won’t end there as the model is also rumored to get an improved battery cell chemistry as well as in-house developed electric motors known as eATS 2.0. The model could also trade its single-speed gearbox for a new two-speed unit.
These changes should significantly improve efficiency and range. It’s too early to talk numbers, but the EQS 450 Plus offers an EPA range of 390 miles (628 km). That’s fantastic, but it’s nowhere close to the Lucid Air, which can travel up to 512 miles (824 km) between charging sessions.
