Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC electric vehicle exterior

Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC - Electric Vehicle Specs

Sedan AWD

Power

350.000 kW

(476 HP)

0-100 km/h

4.500 s

Top Speed

210 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (129 kWh / 122 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 129 kWh
Net Capacity: 122 kWh
Buffer: 5%
The Mercedes EQS 500 4MATIC reaches peak charging power of 350 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 32 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 437 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.4 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 21% in its class.

Average Charging Power

70 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.6

Maximum Charging Power

350 kW

At 4 → 20% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

5 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 52 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 52 min 70.2 kW 0.58 C 131.2 kWh
0% → 90% 53 min 132.1 kW 1.08 C 118.0 kWh
0% → 80% 34 min 180.8 kW 1.48 C 104.9 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 50 min 67.5 kW 0.55 C 124.7 kWh
5% → 90% 52 min 127.9 kW 1.05 C 111.5 kWh
5% → 80% 33 min 176.0 kW 1.44 C 98.4 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 49 min 64.6 kW 0.53 C 118.1 kWh
10% → 90% 51 min 123.0 kW 1.01 C 104.9 kWh
10% → 80% 32 min 169.9 kW 1.39 C 91.8 kWh