Recent range testing by Bjørn Nyland revealed that the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ variant is currently the longest-range electric vehicle available in Europe, according to InsideEVs.
Bjørn Nyland is Norwegian YouTuber who posts videos about electric cars. He conducted the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ range test in nearly ideal weather at a temperature of 20–21°C.
With a 107.8 kWh usable battery capacity, the EQS 450+ (RWD) has a WLTP range of approximately 780 km (485 miles), while the EPA range is about 350 miles (563 km) as per the specifications.
The vehicle’s battery capacity is 106.7 kWh, as per Bjørn Nyland’s calculation. Impressively, he was able to determine the range and compare the findings with those of other models owing to measurements of energy consumption at two speed levels.
Notably, the EQS 450+ had a range of 711 km (442 miles) at a speed of 90 km/h (56 mph), with an energy usage of 150 Wh/km (241 Wh/mile).
In addition, the energy consumption increased to 198 Wh/km (319 Wh/mile) at 120 km/h (75 mph), while the range reduced to 539 km (335 miles).
Having said that, the EQS 450+ nearly matched the efficiency of the Tesla Model S LR Raven despite being an AWD vehicle, thus the results are quite impressive.
Nevertheless, a large battery and good efficiency led to the longest range ever in Europe where the Lucid Air is not yet available. Notably, its good efficiency was made possible in large part by the minimal aerodynamic drag.
Here are the results of 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ range test as listed by InsideEVs:
| Results at 90 km/h (56 mph) | |
| Range | 711 km (442 miles) |
| Energy Consumption | 150 Wh/km (241 Wh/mile) |
| Battery Capacity Usage | 106.7 kWh (estimated) |
| Temperature | 21°C |
| Tire | 21″ Goodyear Eagle F1 (265/40-21) |
| Results at 120 km/h (75 mph); up 33% compared to 90 km/h: | |
| Range | 539 km (335 miles); down 24% |
| Energy Consumption | 198 Wh/km (319 Wh/mile); up 32% |
| Battery Capacity Usage | 106.7 kWh (estimated) |
| Temperature | 20°C |
| Tire | 21″ Goodyear Eagle F1 (265/40-21) |
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ (RWD) has a range that is over 10% more than that of the older Tesla Model S LR Raven. However, the updated Model S/X will soon be offered in Europe.
It is currently unclear how the EQS 450+ compares to the EQS 580 4MATIC given that it was only tested in cold weathers. There might be a noticeable range difference, though.
2021 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC [Winter] results as listed by InsideEVs:
| Results at 90 km/h (56 mph) | |
| Range | 511 km (318 miles) |
| Energy Consumption | 209 Wh/km (336 Wh/mile) |
| Battery Capacity Usage | 106.7 kWh (estimated) |
| Temperature | 4°C |
| Tire | 21″ Nokian R3 (265/40-21) |
| Results at 120 km/h (75 mph); up 33% compared to 90 km/h: | |
| Range | 404 km (251 miles); down 21% |
| Energy Consumption | 264 Wh/km (425 Wh/mile); up 26% |
| Battery Capacity Usage | 106.7 kWh (estimated) |
| Temperature | 4°C |
| Tire | 21″ Nokian R3 (265/40-21) |
