Mercedes-Benz EQS receives steer-by-wire, 575-mile range

Mercedes-Benz has updated the EQS electric saloon, extending its range and adding steer-by-wire technology.

On the EQS 450+, range is up 13% compared with the outgoing model, while a move to 800V architecture allows for 350kW charging.

The EQS can now add 199 miles of range in 10 minutes. The 800V architecture also allows more energy to be returned to the battery under braking.

As part of the move to 800V, new motors, a two-speed gearbox on the rear axle and larger batteries have been added to the EQS.

Initially, all updated EQS models will use conventional steering, with steer-by-wire becoming available as an option in a few months.

Steer-by-wire removes the physical connection between the steering wheel and the front axle, allowing steering effort to be reduced and the steering wheel to be better isolated from road vibrations.

The steering ratio is able to adapt to different situations, enabling easier parking and better integration with the rear wheel steering system.

It uses a redundant system architecture, with two signal paths.