The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS facelift has been unveiled, bringing design changes along with major updates to its electrical architecture and overall tech. The biggest change is under the skin. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS now adopts an 800-volt electrical system, replacing the previous 400V setup. This allows for DC fast charging of up to 350 kW,
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS facelift has been unveiled, bringing design changes along with major updates to its electrical architecture and overall tech.
The biggest change is under the skin. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS now adopts an 800-volt electrical system, replacing the previous 400V setup. This allows for DC fast charging of up to 350 kW, enabling up to 320 km of range to be added in just 10 minutes.
Battery capacities now range from 112 kWh to 122 kWh (usable), depending on variant. With improved efficiency and updated cell chemistry, the EQS now delivers up to 926 km of range (WLTP).
Powertrain outputs range from 367 PS and 505 Nm in the EQS400, up to 585 PS and 800 Nm in the EQS580 4Matic. Both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.
The facelift also brings new-generation electric drive units and a two-speed transmission on the rear axle, aimed at improving both acceleration and efficiency. Recuperation has been increased to up to 385 kW.
The EQS also supports vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functionality, allowing the battery to be used as an energy source beyond driving.
Another update is the introduction of the optional steer-by-wire, making the EQS the first German production car to adopt the system. This removes the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and front wheels, allowing for variable steering response and reduced vibrations.
On the design front, the EQS now features a more upright front end with a redesigned bonnet incorporating power domes. The grille is more pronounced, with options including a backlit star pattern and illuminated Mercedes-Benz emblem. New headlamps feature star-shaped daytime running lights, while the front and rear light bars have also been updated. Despite the visual changes, the EQS retains its aerodynamic efficiency, with a drag coefficient as low as 0.20.
Inside, the layout remains centred around the MBUX Hyperscreen setup, combining a 12.3-inch driver display, 17.7-inch central screen and 12.3-inch passenger display under a single glass panel. Rear passengers get twin 13.1-inch displays.
The facelift also introduces the new Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS), enabling over-the-air updates and AI-based features, along with an expanded suite of driver assistance systems supported by multiple cameras, radar and ultrasonic sensors. Other updates include seatbelt heating, improved rear passenger comfort, and an upgraded HEPA air filtration system.