The EQS stretched its EV capabilities with a record-breaking, single-charge trip.
While the EV world promises big savings and a lesser environmental impact, it's hard for some to completely change the way they travel because they fear it won't keep up with the wants and needs of a daily commuter. Some automakers are pushing the boundaries to put range anxiety to rest and pave the way for the future of electrified motoring, all for the good of consumers. Mercedes-Benz is making waves in the EV world with the announcement of an unbelievable long-distance test.
A lightly modified EQS equipped with a lithium-metal solid-state battery covered 749 miles from Stuttgart, Germany, to Malmö, Sweden without a single charging stop. This real-world drive proves that solid-state batteries can perform in everyday driving conditions. Impressively, the EQS still had 85 miles of range left at the end of the trip.
The technology behind this milestone combines Formula 1-inspired engineering from Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) with cutting-edge cells from U.S.-based Factorial Energy. Surpassing the Vision EQXX's Stuttgart–Silverstone route record, Mercedes-Benz is highlighting the potential of solid-state batteries to revolutionize EV performance.
This record-setting drive is part of a broader real-world validation program, including digital simulations and extensive testing in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim and Sindelfingen. Mercedes deliberately pushes its vehicles across public roads and diverse climate zones to test and evaluate performance, efficiency, and durability under real conditions. The Stuttgart-to-Malmö route added a long-distance scenario to this testing, accelerating the roadmap toward future production models.
The EQS followed highways A7 and E20 through Germany and Denmark, optimized using Mercedes' Electric Intelligence system. Planning accounted for traffic, landscape, and energy needs for heating and cooling, all without relying on ferries. The drive's success is an example of how next-generation solid-state EV batteries could soon make charging stops a rare concern while bringing the everyday usability of electric vehicles to a whole new level.
Source: Mecedes-Benz
