The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV has been debuted as the brand's first-ever all-electric model that aims to deliver exceptional luxury, styling and connectivity to boot. The vehicle doesn't have a radiator yet still maintains the signature oversized grille found on the brand's other gas-powered models, and can come with an optional set of folding tablets, silver-plated champagne flutes, a fridge compartment and more. The vehicle has a dual PSM motor system that's rated to provide 700lbs-ft of torque, the ability to go from zero to 60mph in 4.1-seconds and a top speed of 130mph.
The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV features the AIRMATIC Air Suspensionwith the ADS+ standard that will raise or lower the vehicle by 1.4-inches. The vehicle is slated to hit showrooms in Fall 2023.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Luxury Evs with Signature Styling
- Opportunity for luxury automakers to create high-end electric vehicles with recognizable design elements.
- Electrified Suvs with Cutting-edge Technology
- Opportunity for SUV manufacturers to innovate by introducing electric versions with advanced features such as folding tablets and champagne flutes.
- Air-suspension Equipped Electric Models
- Opportunity for automakers to equip their electric vehicles with air suspension technology like the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV.
Who This Affects Most
- Luxury Automotive
- Luxury car companies can use the rise of electric vehicles to create high-end electric cars.
- SUV Manufacturing
- Automakers producing SUVs have the opportunity to innovate with bespoke EVs featuring additional luxury features.
- Automotive Suspension Systems
- Suspension manufacturers can capitalize on the expansion of luxury electric models by offering systems designed for electrified vehicles.
