EV means business

ELECTRIC power should be the ideal fit for luxury cars. EVs tend to be quieter, smoother and a little more relaxing than their fuel-using counterparts, making them a go-to choice for refinement and comfort.

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Mercedes seems to think so, anyway, with the EQS.

The brand has also added a new Business Class package to the EQS, which introduces a heap of luxurious features to create - you guessed it - a more business-class experience.

WHAT'S NEW?

Again, many of the updates here come through that Business Class package, but the EQS is already a very well-specified car in standard form. Highlights include the new Hyperscreen set up, which brings a massive central infotainment setup, as well as features such as soft-close doors and a range of interior lighting elements.

Business Class, meanwhile, adds in a heated steering wheel and Mercedes' special multicontour front seats, which get an integrated massage function.

UNDER THE BONNET?

The EQS uses a fairly conventional setup by modern EV standards, but it's all about maximising the range and efficiency.

A huge 118kWh battery, linked to a single 355bhp electric motor driving the rear wheels, unlocks a claimed range of up to 444 miles - one of the longest of any electric car on sale in the UK.

Performance is more than enough for a car of this type, too, with zero to 60mph coming in at around six seconds.