Mercedes-Benz’s flagship fully electric sedan willhit South Africa soon, boasting a claimed range of nearly 800 km. Here’s how much the EQS 450+ and the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 will cost you…

In the market for an electric S-Class? Well, the Mercedes-Benz EQS battery-powered sedan is poised to launch in South Africa in the very near future, and we have pricing for both the long-range EQS 450+ and the high-performance Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+.

As a reminder, the EQS sedan (not to be confused with the closely related EQS SUV) was revealed back in April 2021, billed as the first all-electric luxury saloon from Mercedes-EQ and the world’s most aerodynamic series production vehicle.

From what we understand, two derivatives will be available at launch in South Africa (ruling out the EQS 580 4Matic … for now, at least). The EQS 450+ uses a rear-mounted permanently excited synchronous electric motor to generate 245 kW and 565 Nm. This results in a claimed 0-100 kph time of 6.2 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 210 kph.

The Stuttgart-based firm says the high-voltage battery pack boasts a usable energy content of 107.8 kWh and a claimed range of between 631 km and 782 km. That gives it the longest claimed range of any electric vehicle(EV) currently on the market in South Africa. And the price? Well, the EQS 450+ will start at R2 615 100 (or R2 755 100 when ordered in AMG Line specification). For reference, S-Class base pricing currently runs from R2 341 689 to R2 582 514.

The first battery-powered production model from AMG

The second variant on the menu for deep-pocketed local EV enthusiasts is the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+, which starts at a heady R3 410 100. This Affalterbach-fettled version was unwrapped on the global stage in September 2021 as the first battery-electric AMG production model, and features a claimed single-charge range of between 529 km and 586 km (using the same battery pack as the 450+ model).

AMG’s high-performance battery-powered sedan features an electric motor on each axle for peak outputs of 484 kW and 950 Nm. However, specify the AMG Dynamic Plus package (for an additional R82 000, of course) and maximum power increases to 560 kW, with peak torque climbing to a whopping 1 020 Nm (both in Race Start mode).

The result is a 0-100 kph claim of just 3.4 seconds (provided the vehicle has a battery charge level of at least 80%, that is) and a top speed limited to 250 kph. If you don’t stump up for the optional package, the sprint time increases to 3.8 seconds and the top speed drops to 220 kph.

Various optional extras for the Mercedes-Benz EQS

Despite the fact the all-electric luxury saloon will ship standard in South Africa with a lengthy list of standard kit, there are many optional extras on the table. This is an electric S-Class, after all. In the case of the EQS 450+, the list of paid extras includes items such as the R31 000 Driver Assistance Plus package, the R28 000 rear-axle steering system, a R26 000 Burmester surround sound system, various upgrades for the rear quartersand the R155 000 MBUX Hyperscreen (complete with a fingerprint scanner).

While the Hyperscreen arrangement is standard in the AMG-badged EQS 53 4Matic+, there are other options on offer for this model, including AMG ceramic brakes (R90 000), red-painted brake callipers (R14 500) and a range of AMG-specific two-tone leather upholstery combinations (R20 000).

How much does the Mercedes-Benz EQS cost in South Africa?

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ — R2 615 100

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ AMG Line — R2 755 100

Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ — R3 410 100

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