• Future of Mercedes-Benz’s flagship electric-powered sedan
• Not necessarily the next generation S-Class
• All-wheel drive, 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, 475 PS, 760 Nm

The latest in Mercedes-Benz’s series of Vision concept cars, the EQS points towards the future of Mercedes-Benz’s flagship sedans. As with all Mercedes-Benz models with EQ designation, the EQS is a battery electric vehicle (BEV).

Despite the EQS name, the concept car may or may not preview the next S-Class. Remember that the EQC has no relation with the C-Class. Also, the design of the next generation S-Class would have been locked down at least several years ago as the current S-Class is already in the final legs of its model life.

Instead, the EQS would likely point towards an S-Class of two generations next, assuming that the S-Class nameplate will even the retained at all (sales of limousines are at lowest in recent history).

The fully-electric sedan accelerates from 0-100 km/h in less than 4.5 seconds. It makes 475 PS and 760 Nm of torque. Power comes from a mid- and floor-mounted 100 kWh capacity lithium-ion battery that drives electric motors on both axles, thus making it an all-wheel drive luxury sports sedan.

What’s more outstanding is its circa 700 km driving range, even when tested under the more rigorous WLTP cycle.

Electric cars are heavy and to keep weight low, the EQS’ body is made from multi-material mix of steel, aluminium and carbon fibre, plus sustainable materials made from recyclates.

Like the EQC, the EQS’ front-end (there’s no grille) is illuminated by LEDs, except for the headlamps, which use holographic lens, which allows it to project a variety of light patterns.

What’s more relevant to production cars is the new cabin layout – which features a smartphone-style portrait-type infotainment screen.

Also is the Level 3 semi-autonomous driving, which is a logical progression from the company’s present day Intelligent Drive feature.

More on the EQS in the video below: