Mercedes EQS 580 4Matic, more freedom and more automation – News and Overview

A few days before the opening of Auto China 2024 in Beijing – where it will be the queen of the stands – Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new EQS 580 4Matic electric phone that features changes and details that elevate the status of this unique model. This is the new black radiator grill with chrome applications – which retains the vertical stars – shown by the Electric Art Line with chrome-plated and smooth slats that create a beautiful contrast with the black grille.
The EQS 580 4Matic in this modified version is more suitable for longer distances thanks to the larger battery capacity (from 108.4 to 118 kWh) which gives up to 82 km more freedom. In detail, the electric flagship goes from 717 to 799 km which means an increase in cruising capacity of more than 11%.
Other technical innovations include a new special function that makes the braking system work (by automatically applying constant force to the pads pushing on the disc) to overcome the problems that in electric cars – such as the EQS 580 4Matic – come out. use of energy recovery resulting in less brake use compared to combustion engine models.
Mercedes-Benz now also offers further development of level 2 driver assistance systems in Europe The new system controls automatic lane changes on structurally separated two-lane roads with a speed limit of no more than 140 km/h.
Automatic lane change is part of Distronic’s Active Distance Assist with Active Driving Assistance. If it encounters a slower vehicle ahead, the EQS 580 4Matic can initiate a lane change autonomously within a speed range of 80 to 140 km/h. And if the radar detects enough space and waymarks are recognized, it can pass perfectly straight.
The responsibility of driving remains with the driver. Therefore, route changes must be monitored at all times. Mercedes‑Benz already offers an automatic transmission for some model series in the United States and Canada.

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