Mercedes-Benz EQS priced for Australia

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed Australian pricing and specification for its heavily updated EQS 400 Sedan, with the flagship electric limousine set to arrive from $184,900 before on-road costs.

Already revealed globally earlier this year, the revised EQS introduces a new 800V electrical architecture, longer driving range and the option of steer-by-wire technology, making it the first German production vehicle to offer the system.

The biggest talking point remains the introduction of steer-by-wire technology, which removes the conventional mechanical link between the steering wheel and front wheels in favour of an electronic system.

While luxury brands including Tesla and Lexus have previously explored similar technology, Mercedes-Benz says the updated EQS is the first German series-production vehicle to offer steer-by-wire.

Australian buyers will be offered the technology through a $7500 Steer-by-wire Package that also includes a yoke-style steering wheel.

The system works alongside rear-wheel steering capable of turning the rear wheels by up to 10 degrees.

Beyond the steering technology, the EQS receives significant mechanical revisions.

Power comes from a rear-mounted electric motor producing 270kW and 505Nm, while a revised 112kWh battery and new 800V electrical architecture contribute to a claimed WLTP driving range of 810km.

Mercedes-Benz says the system supports DC charging at up to 350kW, allowing up to 320km of range to be added in around 10 minutes under ideal conditions.

A new two-speed rear transmission has also been introduced to improve efficiency and long-distance touring capability.

The arrival of the updated EQS also represents another milestone in Mercedes-Benz's EV program.

When the model was first outlined in 2020, it was positioned as the flagship of the brand's dedicated electric vehicle architecture.

More recently, Mercedes-Benz has used the EQS platform to showcase future battery technologies, including a solid-state prototype that completed a 1205km real-world journey on a single charge.

While that technology remains several years from production, the EQS continues to serve as the brand's technology flagship.

The revised EQS arrives at an important time for Mercedes-Benz's electric vehicle strategy in Australia.

While the local luxury EV market remains relatively small, the updated model brings meaningful changes beyond a typical facelift, including an all-new electrical architecture and steering technology that is still rare across the industry.

Whether steer-by-wire becomes a defining feature or simply a stepping stone to future vehicle designs remains to be seen, but it gives the EQS a clear technology story beyond simply offering more range than before.

How much does the Mercedes-Benz EQS cost?
EQS 400 Sedan – $184,900 

Options
AMG Line – $6000
Comfort Plus Package – $6900
Steer-by-wire Package – $7500
*Prices are before on-road costs

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