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Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the electric flagship of the brand's three-row luxury range: a large, air-sprung, whisper-quiet SUV built on the dedicated EVA2 platform and aimed at buyers who want S-Class comfort with a plug.
Price:40,221.00 USD
Price:40,221.00 USD
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Price:53,221.00 USD
Price:53,221.00 USD
Model profile
The EQS SUV (internal code X296) launched in 2022 as a 2023 model year, arriving after the EQS saloon and sharing its electrical architecture while adding height, a third row of seats and a more upright, family-friendly body. It sits above the smaller EQE SUV in the range.
Powertrain and equipment
The EQS SUV uses a large lithium-ion battery — roughly 108-118 kWh usable depending on version — feeding one or two permanently excited synchronous motors.
Body-wise the EQS SUV is a single five-door shape, offered with five or seven seats.
Vehicle selection
America was one of the launch markets for the EQS SUV, and many were leased, which now feeds a steady flow of low-mileage, well-kept cars back into the used pool.
The EQS SUV suits the buyer who wants a genuinely large, silent, long-range electric luxury SUV and who can use its space and comfort.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (representative): Five-door electric SUV, 5 or 7 seats |
|---|---|
| Length | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (representative): approx. 5,125 mm |
| Wheelbase | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (representative): approx. 3,210 mm |
| Kerb weight | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (representative): approx. 2,800 kg |
| Battery (usable) | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (representative): approx. 108-118 kWh |
|---|---|
| Motors | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (representative): Single (RWD) or dual (4MATIC) |
| Power (450+) | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (representative): approx. 355 hp |
| Power (580 4MATIC) | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (representative): approx. 536 hp |
| DC fast charging | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (representative): up to approx. 200 kW |
| EPA range | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (representative): approx. 285-305 miles (version dependent) |
| Platform | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (representative): EVA2 dedicated EV architecture |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (representative): 400 V |
| Rear-axle steering | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (representative): up to approx. 10 degrees |
| Suspension | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (representative): AIRMATIC air suspension |
| Assembly plant | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (representative): Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
As a recent model, the EQS SUV has limited long-term data, but the early ownership picture is informative. The most frequent complaints concern software rather than hardware: MBUX glitches, occasional infotainment or Hyperscreen reboots, and charging behaviour that improved through over-the-air updates — so confirm the car is on current software. The 12-volt auxiliary battery, as on many complex Mercedes models, can cause electrical niggles if weak.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
US cars use the CCS1 inlet, so a CCS2 adapter or inlet solution is required to charge on the European network. This is a standard part of importing a US EV.
Early degradation appears modest, but always obtain a state-of-health reading before purchase — it is the most important check on any used EV.
The 450+ maximises range and value; the 580 4MATIC adds performance and all-wheel drive; the AMG EQS 53 is the high-performance flagship.
Early cars had MBUX and charging quirks resolved by updates, so confirm the car runs current software.
Yes, a seven-seat layout is available and common on US family cars; five-seat versions also exist.
Yes, with lighting adaptation, a rear fog lamp and a compliant charging solution, given its close relation to the European model.
Typically several weeks from purchase to registration, determined mainly by shipping, high-voltage handling and customs.
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