Mercedes EQS Spied As Sleek S-Class Of Electric Cars

Despite the camo, Mercedes’ flagship EV can’t hide its striking shape.

The rumors were true – Mercedes is indeed planning a range-topping EV that will likely go by the EQS moniker once it will be launched early next decade. Spotted up close and personal by our spies, the heavily camouflaged prototype was trying to hide its dramatic shape underneath the disguise, but it’s pretty obvious we’re dealing with something quite special. With a low roofline and a swoopy shape – this isn’t your typical Mercedes as it looks sleeker even than two of the company’s most attractive cars, the CLS and the AMG GT Four-Door Coupe.

It might have a few things in common with the next-generation S-Class (W223), but it seems it’ll eschew the traditional sedan body style for a more practical five-door liftback judging by the prototype’s derrière. Speaking of the rear end, those oval cutouts in the camo at the rear bumper might suggest the car had exhausts, therefore a combustion engine, but our spies are confident we’re dealing with a pure electric vehicle.

Gallery: 2021 Mercedes EQS spy photos

2021 Mercedes EQS spy photo

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The basic taillights that stick out like a sore thumb are obviously temporary clusters used only during the early testing phase as the real ones are either missing or hiding beneath the camo. Like we said before, it appears to have a hatchback opening rather than the trunk lid of a typical S-Class, which should improve practicality in the cargo compartment.

Moving at the side profile, the car’s shape somewhat reminds us of the radically styled 2015 IAA concept pictured below. Notice anything unusual? The door handles don’t stick out from the body, and that’s because the EQS (name not confirmed) will be getting pop-out handles like the next-gen S-Class. Both rear fenders appear to have a cap for refueling, which would indicate the test vehicle is a plug-in hybrid, but we have a feeling one of them is simply there just to throw us off.