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Tom's Guide
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Tom's Guide
I drove the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 EV for a week — and it's the epitome of luxury driving
I've driven my fair share of luxury EVs. I thought EVs such as the Genesis GV60, Lexus RZ 450e, and Cadillac Lyriq were luxury vehicles, but I was wrong. My perception of what luxury really is has been distorted all this time. That's until now. After driving the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Sedan for a week, it proves to me what it takes to truly be defined as luxury driving. I wasn't prepared for the premium features it offers, which makes driving this all-electric sedan even more impressive — but it does cost a whopping $107,400 to start. That balloons to $139,910 with all the optional equipment and packages thrown in, so it's certainly not cheap. Honestly, all the features make it feel more futuristic than some of the best electric cars I've tested. 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Sedan Battery 118 kWh Motor Dual-motor AWD 0 to 60 mph 5.9 seconds Range 390 miles Horsepower 355 hp Wheels 21-inches MSRP $107,400 Price Tested $139,910 Most of the luxury EVs I've tested aren't known for their efficient driving. When you're spending a fortune, charging costs are probably the least of your worries. Yet, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Sedan doesn't overlook this because it's actually quite efficient. I drove a total of 380 miles in my week's worth of testing it out, reaching an average efficiency of 3.26 mi/kWh. Even though it doesn't reach the benchmark of 4 mi/kWh that I achieved with the Lucid Air Touring, it's still pretty exceptional. It's not as fun or responsive to drive like the BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe or Volvo EX30, but for a full-sized sedan, it handles smoothly. Based on my results, a full charge maintaining this efficiency would yield approximately 384 miles of range. That's a smidge short of the 390 miles it's rated for, but it's good enough in my book — plus, it beats my all-gas powered car. However, it's very plausible to reach that estimate because in one of my short-distance test drives, it averaged a 3.47 mi/kWh efficiency driving on mostly local and county roads. On Level 1 charging at home, you'll get a decent amount of charge through a standard 120V outlet. Its 3.78 mi/hr charging rate returned 37 miles of range in about 9 hours of charging overnight. That's plenty enough for what I need for my commute, but those who drive far each day will want to invest in a Level 2 charger. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Sedan 2025 Lucid Air Touring 2025 BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe EV Price tested $139,910 $101,850 $76,575 Total miles driven 384 miles 362.1 miles 461.5 miles Average Efficiency 3.26 mi/kWh 4 mi/kWh 2.9 mi/kWh Best long distance driving efficiency 3.44 mi/kWh 4.29 mi/kWh N/A Best short distance driving efficiency 3.47 mi/kWh 4.42 mi/kWh N/A Level 1 charging rate 3.78 mi/hr 4.27 mi/hr 2.19 mi/hr When it comes to turn-by-turn directions, most luxury EVs come with a head-up display that shows me where to turn and the distance I need to travel. The Mercedes-Benz EQS takes it one step further by incorporating an augmented reality experience that dynamically guides me where to go. What makes it different is how the head-up display shows arrows that progressively get larger as I approach my turns or exits. I find it much more helpful because the arrows overlay on top of the road to guide me exactly where to go, so I'm never second guessing the turn. It's as if the windshield is a see-through display, with those arrows moving in the direction you're supposed to go. Nearly all luxury EVs have neat startup light sequences, like the stacking lights effect of the Cadillac Optiq. While you definitely get that with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450V Sedan, there's one particular sequence that puts it in a league of its own. I'm referring to the animation that projects from the front of the vehicle onto whatever's in front of it. In the open parking lot where I tried it out, it's an ostentatious display that does the obvious — telling the world your vehicle is different from 99% of the other stuff out there. Yes it's over the top, but I love it. When it comes to the best TVs or best phones, the kind of displays that scream ultra premium are OLED panels. The Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan is filled to the brim with them, to the point that nearly the entire dashboard is covered by them. Mercedes refers to it as the MBUX Hyperscreen, which consists of a 17.7-inch OLED main dashboard display flanked by a 12.3-inch LED driver's display and a 12.3-inch OLED passenger display. It's a jaw-dropping sight unlike anything else I've seen, offering high contrast, rich colors, and a wide viewing angle. Quite frankly, these are the best displays I've seen in any vehicle to date. Luxury EVs typically focus a lot on the ambient light, and while some are a bit reserved, others like the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan take one step further. In fact, the entire interior space is bathed in bright, ambient lights that complement its luxurious design It almost looks like a light cycle from 'TRON' because of the amount of LED light strips Mercedes-Benz employs here. Not only are they around the dashboard and doors, but they're also embedded in the seats as well. On top of that, you can also customize the colors and animation patterns to make it feel like you're driving something from the future. Even though it's classified as a sedan, it feels like a hatchback due to how the entire back side of the vehicle opens up to access its trunk — which in itself offers generous storage for large items like my JackRabbit OG2 Pro micro ebike. At the same time, it doesn't compromise the space inside for your rear passengers. I wasn't expecting a luxury EV like this to get decent efficiency, but it does. That's a good thing because it's something that should ease the range anxiety that people have about all-electric vehicles. Like I mentioned before, its 3.26 mi/kWh efficiency I averaged during my week's worth of testing is pretty good — so it's more than suitable for long distance driving. Likewise, I'm also surprised by its fast Level 1 charging. Anyone who could afford this should get a Level 2 charger at their home to get a full charge overnight, but until they go through the process to install one, its 3.78 mi/hr charging rate should suffice in the interim. Mercedes-Benz doesn't skimp out on what camera it employs throughout the EQS Sedan and it shows because the quality out of them is outstanding. Whether it's the backup camera or the front one, they all sort of have this HDR-like look that neutralizes the exposure across different lighting situations. This is important because it also aids in its adaptive cruise control system, which helps to determine if there are nearby cars when it performs a lane change assist. I've found its ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) to work really well on highways to keep it straight in the lane — as well as automatically accelerating and braking to maintain cruising speed. I can go on and on about all the small details that make it an ultra-premium vehicle, like the pillows in the backseat, cushioned headrests, massaging seats, and fragrance control to name a few, but it's still going to be hard to convince the majority of shoppers to spend nearly $140,000 on a vehicle. Other luxury vehicles I've tested still come well under this price, like the Acura ZDX Type-S, Genesis GV70, and even the GMC Hummer EV. They might not have the same meticulous attention to detail like the EQS, but you're still paying well less for them. This one's only a problem because of how popular Stanley's line of insulated tumblers have become in the last couple of years. The cupholders near the front seats aren't set deep enough and too tight from one another, resulting in larger sized cups, like Stanley's tumblers, to sometimes not fit properly. I have a totally different perception of luxury vehicles because the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450V Sedan redefines my expectations. It makes other luxury vehicles I've tested feel ordinary, due in part to the insane amount of details it applies to everything. At the same time, I'm pleased that it drives super smooth and offers good efficiency — but it's obnoxiously expensive. It's not to say you shouldn't consider it, but your budget will dictate if it's even possible in the first place. However, I will say that it's absolutely a status symbol that gives people an idea of your level of class.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
GM to produce lower-cost battery cells at Tennessee plant
By Nora Eckert DETROIT (Reuters) -General Motors is planning to produce lower-cost battery cells at its joint-venture plant with South Korea's LG Energy Solution in Tennessee. The Detroit automaker is rolling out production of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, a technology that is gaining popularity at other automakers in the U.S. including at cross-town rival Ford Motor. GM will begin converting battery cell lines at its Spring Hill, Tennessee facility later this year, and commercial production is expected to begin by late 2027, the company said Monday. GM and other automakers have pulled back some of their goals around electric vehicle production as demand for the models has been weaker-than-anticipated. Still, auto companies are investing billions in future battery technology and EV production facilities, with the expectation that shoppers will eventually make the switch from traditional gasoline vehicles. GM currently produces nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum cells at the factory, and will continue to do so at a plant in Ohio. The cells produced in Tennessee are used for EVs made at the neighboring assembly plant, including the Cadillac Lyriq. The factory employs about 1,300 people, GM said. Workers at the Ultium Cells joint-venture factory earlier this year approved their first contract with the United Auto Workers union. Ford is planning to produce LFP batteries at a factory in Michigan using technology from Chinese battery giant CATL. The plant, announced in 2023, has drawn scrutiny from some lawmakers for its ties to the Chinese company. It is expected to begin production in 2026. Both automakers are also working on production of lithium manganese-rich (LMR) chemistries, which are intended to provide drivers with more mileage on their EVs before needing to charge. Concerns around battery range, as well as high vehicle prices, are some of the top barriers keeping customers from buying electric vehicles, auto executives have said.
Auto Blog
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Cadillac Lyriq Gets Pricier in 2026—But You Get More Tech for It
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Cadillac's All-Electric Seller Gets a Price Bump Cadillac's electric ambitions got a serious jolt in 2024, with the all-electric Lyriq turning into a breakout star for the brand. Sales surged an astonishing 210%, with Cadillac delivering over 28,000 units of the midsize premium SUV, making it the brand's second-best-selling model after the Escalade. That kind of momentum has put Cadillac firmly in the conversation among luxury EV contenders. 0:03 / 0:09 2025 Audi S3 VS 2025 Mercedes-AMG CLA 35: Which one comes out on top? Watch More In 2025, however, the first half of the year exhibited a slowdown in the demand for the Lyriq, with sales dropping 28.8% compared to last year. A fresh model year is just around the corner, and GM is quietly adjusting the Lyriq's pricing and equipment for 2026. Whether these tweaks will affect the current demand remains to be seen, but we're seeing an improvement despite the modest price hike. More Standard Tech Makes the Price Hike Easier to Digest According to the ordering guide that CarsDirect got its hands on, the 2026 Cadillac Lyriq sees a price bump. The base Luxury trim now starts at $59,200 – up $605 from 2025's $58,595 (excluding destination). The Sport trim mirrors this increase, starting at $59,700. Mid-tier Premium Luxury and Premium Sport trims, however, drop slightly to $63,200 and $63,700, respectively. The top-tier Signature Luxury and Signature Sport variants go up by $805 to $67,800 and $68,300. That price increase is justified, though. Super Cruise, GM's hands-free driver assistance system, is now included across all Lyriq trims. In the 2025 lineup, this feature was only standard on mid- and high-tier variants, and upgrading to it effectively added $5,000 or more to the transaction price. Along with Super Cruise, 2026 Lyriqs now come with Hitch Guidance and Hitch View systems at no extra charge, making the price hike easier to digest. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Source: Cadillac Still Competitive, But No Word on Delivery With these updates, the 2026 Lyriq continues to offer compelling value in the premium EV space, especially when compared to more expensive rivals like the Porsche Macan Electric ($75,300), Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV ($77,900), or even the Audi Q6 e-tron ($63,800). It's more expensive than the Lexus RZ ($42,800), but it undercuts models like the Polestar 3 and Acura ZDX while offering a more advanced tech suite. That said, availability for the 2026 Lyriq remains a question mark. Cadillac's website still lists only the 2025 model as of this writing, and order timelines for the updated version haven't been confirmed. Buyers interested in the upgraded tech and revised pricing may need to wait a little longer, or move fast on the remaining 2025 inventory while it lasts. 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ-V 2026 Cadillac LYRIQ-V About the Author Jacob Oliva View Profile
Miami Herald
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Thousands Of Chevrolet Silverado Pickups Could Host An Impromptu Bonfire
A new recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration yesterday, affecting 62,468 vehicles that may be at risk of catching fire. According to the NHTSA recall documents, Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty pickups (4500HD, 5500HD, 6500HD) produced from 2019-2024 may have a fault within their brake pressure sensor assemblies that could lead to a brake fluid leak. In the worst cases, after this brake fluid leaks into the brake pressure switch and causes a short circuit, a fire can break out. As a result, "owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete." The recall places the blame for the issue on the use of an unauthorized chemical by the supplier of the brake assembly, and it appears to be something that GM has been working on for some time. A recall was issued in April 2023 to address a fragmenting zinc sealant that could interfere with a diaphragm that prevents brake fluid from leaking into the sensor wiring harness. Then, in October of 2024, a quality manager flagged an issue with a 2023 Silverado Medium Duty pickup "that was exhibiting unintended brake pump activation." This vehicle was not covered by the earlier recall, and when another similar report was filed over a 2021 vehicle, GM knew there was an issue. The automaker investigated in January 2025, and in March, it asked its supplier (Akron Rubber Development Lab) to test its components. Testing was completed by the end of April, by which point GM's investigator identified one alleged fire among 160 potentially related reports, prompting the recall. No accidents or injuries related to the issue have come to GM's attention. Related: 132,000 Lincoln Aviators Recalled for Parts That Could Fly Off While Driving Vehicles that were already recalled under the April 2023 notice will need to be repaired again, and owners can expect to receive notification letters in the mail from July 28, with secondary letters to be mailed once a remedy is available. When it is, dealers will replace the brake pressure switch wire harness free of charge. Fortunately, although all owners impacted by the recall should play it safe and park outside and away from buildings, only around 1% of the recalled vehicles are expected to be affected. Silverado Medium Duty trucks from the 2024 model year are not affected since they were "produced with a brake switch wire harness that includes a silicone sealant." This new recall follows one that was issued at the end of last month for Cadillac Lyriq EVs that could have blank touchscreen displays, an issue that first appeared in 2022. Whether it's a novel EV or an old-school workhorse, recalls are just a part of production, and GM can at least take comfort in the knowledge that it's having a much better time with the NHTSA than Ford. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The Advertiser
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
CarExpert Choice winner: Best Luxury EV
The BMW i4 has been named Australia's best luxury electric vehicle (EV) in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. The battery-powered premium liftback beat out two electric SUVs for the title: the Cadillac Lyriq and Porsche Macan. Unlike many other EVs developed from a combustion-vehicle platform, the BMW i4 feels like it was designed from the outset as an EV. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Not only that, but it feels like a BMW thanks to its superb ride and handling balance. It also looks like a BMW, given its close relation to the 4 Series Gran Coupe, which means a sleek design and a well-appointed, tech-rich cabin. The base eDrive35 also slides under the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles, making it exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) if you buy one through a novated lease. It also has plenty of grunt, though you can step up to more powerful eDrive40 and hot M50 variants if you so desire. Regardless of the variant, all i4s feature a liftback body, which makes the BMW more practical than rival sedans. All of this makes this fun-to-drive luxury EV a surprisingly sensible choice, and our pick for best luxury EV. To see all the CarExpert Choice winners, click here. MORE: Explore the BMW i4 showroom Content originally sourced from: The BMW i4 has been named Australia's best luxury electric vehicle (EV) in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. The battery-powered premium liftback beat out two electric SUVs for the title: the Cadillac Lyriq and Porsche Macan. Unlike many other EVs developed from a combustion-vehicle platform, the BMW i4 feels like it was designed from the outset as an EV. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Not only that, but it feels like a BMW thanks to its superb ride and handling balance. It also looks like a BMW, given its close relation to the 4 Series Gran Coupe, which means a sleek design and a well-appointed, tech-rich cabin. The base eDrive35 also slides under the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles, making it exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) if you buy one through a novated lease. It also has plenty of grunt, though you can step up to more powerful eDrive40 and hot M50 variants if you so desire. Regardless of the variant, all i4s feature a liftback body, which makes the BMW more practical than rival sedans. All of this makes this fun-to-drive luxury EV a surprisingly sensible choice, and our pick for best luxury EV. To see all the CarExpert Choice winners, click here. MORE: Explore the BMW i4 showroom Content originally sourced from: The BMW i4 has been named Australia's best luxury electric vehicle (EV) in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. The battery-powered premium liftback beat out two electric SUVs for the title: the Cadillac Lyriq and Porsche Macan. Unlike many other EVs developed from a combustion-vehicle platform, the BMW i4 feels like it was designed from the outset as an EV. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Not only that, but it feels like a BMW thanks to its superb ride and handling balance. It also looks like a BMW, given its close relation to the 4 Series Gran Coupe, which means a sleek design and a well-appointed, tech-rich cabin. The base eDrive35 also slides under the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles, making it exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) if you buy one through a novated lease. It also has plenty of grunt, though you can step up to more powerful eDrive40 and hot M50 variants if you so desire. Regardless of the variant, all i4s feature a liftback body, which makes the BMW more practical than rival sedans. All of this makes this fun-to-drive luxury EV a surprisingly sensible choice, and our pick for best luxury EV. To see all the CarExpert Choice winners, click here. MORE: Explore the BMW i4 showroom Content originally sourced from: The BMW i4 has been named Australia's best luxury electric vehicle (EV) in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. The battery-powered premium liftback beat out two electric SUVs for the title: the Cadillac Lyriq and Porsche Macan. Unlike many other EVs developed from a combustion-vehicle platform, the BMW i4 feels like it was designed from the outset as an EV. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Not only that, but it feels like a BMW thanks to its superb ride and handling balance. It also looks like a BMW, given its close relation to the 4 Series Gran Coupe, which means a sleek design and a well-appointed, tech-rich cabin. The base eDrive35 also slides under the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles, making it exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) if you buy one through a novated lease. It also has plenty of grunt, though you can step up to more powerful eDrive40 and hot M50 variants if you so desire. Regardless of the variant, all i4s feature a liftback body, which makes the BMW more practical than rival sedans. All of this makes this fun-to-drive luxury EV a surprisingly sensible choice, and our pick for best luxury EV. To see all the CarExpert Choice winners, click here. MORE: Explore the BMW i4 showroom Content originally sourced from:
