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Mercedes-Benz EQS 580: Nitin Gadkari Launches First Made-In-India Luxury EV At Rs 1.5 Crore With 857 Km Range

Mercedes-Benz recently launched the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ as a CBU model while the EQS 580 is assembled in India to lower the price which it shows.

New Delhi: Mercedes-Benz has launched the EQS 580 4Matic in India with a starting price of Rs 1.5 cr. This is also the first locally assembled luxury electric car in India. Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, released the first unit of this vehicle, today, from Pune's Chakan Factory.

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580: Nitin Gadkari Launches First Made-In-India Luxury EV At Rs 1.5 Crore With 857 Km Range
 
In terms of power, the EQS 580 makes 523PS and 855Nm from the dual motors powered by a 107.8kWh battery. The official claimed range is also an impressive 857km ARAI certified range while this EQS is also quite fast doing 0-100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds along with a top-speed of 210km/h. Power is rated at 385kW and the torque stands at 855Nm.

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580: Nitin Gadkari Launches First Made-In-India Luxury EV At Rs 1.5 Crore With 857 Km Range

Mercedes-Benz recently launched the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ as a CBU model while the EQS 580 is assembled in India to lower the price which it shows. This is the first time that any electric luxury car is assembled in India and also is a big push for 'Make in India'. The EQS 580 is made at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Chakan, Pune.

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580: Nitin Gadkari Launches First Made-In-India Luxury EV At Rs 1.5 Crore With 857 Km Range

In terms of charging, the EQS 580 requires only a 15 minute fast charge to get 260km of range while the EQS is also currently the most efficient EV on sale in India.

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580: Nitin Gadkari Launches First Made-In-India Luxury EV At Rs 1.5 Crore With 857 Km Range
 
Features wise, the EQS 580 gets the trademark hyperscreen with multiple screens with screens for the driver plus passenger and also a central display. The screen covers the entire width of the dashboard. Then you get luxury features like a head-up display, Burmester audio system, massage seats and more. The EQS would also be offered with rear-wheel steering which enables to cut the turning circle and increasing the agility of the car

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580: Nitin Gadkari Launches First Made-In-India Luxury EV At Rs 1.5 Crore With 857 Km Range
 
Price wise the EQS 580 is also lower than the S-Class with petrol and diesel in locally assembled form while also being massively cheaper than the CBU EQS. This is also the first time that the EQS is assembled outside Germany.

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580: Nitin Gadkari Launches First Made-In-India Luxury EV At Rs 1.5 Crore With 857 Km Range
 
The shape and design of the car is also different being part of the bespoke EQ brand from Mercedes-Benz.
 

Mercedes-Benz EQS 580: Nitin Gadkari Launches First Made-In-India Luxury EV At Rs 1.5 Crore With 857 Km Range
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