Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz EQS 118 kWh (2025-2026 sedan and SUV)
Lithium-ion (NCM) cells · 122 kWh total (118 kWh usable) · used in 1 model variant.
Pack reference
Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 10 yr / 155k mi.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Vehicles using this pack
Battery-Related NHTSA Recalls
Recalls affecting battery, charging, electric propulsion, or thermal-event systems on vehicles using this pack, as of the last complaint-data run. Each campaign names the model generation it was filed against; the summary gives the model years covered.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 EQE 350 4MATIC, EQE 350+, EQE 500 4MATIC, EQS 450 4MATIC, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4MATIC, AMG EQE 53 4MATIC, AMG EQS 53 4MATIC, 2023-2025 EQE SUV 350 4MATIC, EQE SUV 350+, EQE SUV 500 4MATIC, EQS SUV 450 4MATIC, EQS SUV 450+, EQS SUV 580 4MATIC, 2024-2025 EQS SUV 680 4MATIC, and AMG EQE SUV 53 4MATIC vehicles. The battery management system software may cause the high-voltage battery to shut down, which can result in a sudden loss of drive power.
Consequence: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Filed against: Mercedes-Benz EQS 2025-2025
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS 450, AMG EQS, EQS 580, and 2023 AMG EQE vehicles. A software error in the electric drivetrain may cause a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Filed against: Mercedes-Benz EQS 2025-2025
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350, S580e, 2022-2023 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2022 AMG EQS 53, and EQS 450+ vehicles. The high-voltage battery monitoring system software may not alert the driver of a battery malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 305, "Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection."
Consequence: A high-voltage battery monitoring system that does not alert the driver of a battery malfunction may increase the risk of an injury.
Filed against: Mercedes-Benz EQS 2025-2025
For TWD editorial coverage of major recall campaigns, see /recalls/.
Pack family
Mercedes-Benz EQS 118 kWh (2025-2026 sedan and SUV) is part of the mercedes-eq family. Related packs:
Frequently Asked Questions
What chemistry is the Mercedes-Benz EQS 118 kWh (2025-2026 sedan and SUV)?
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 118 kWh (2025-2026 sedan and SUV) uses Lithium-ion (NCM) chemistry. Mercedes-Benz has not named a cell supplier for this pack. Cell format has not been disclosed. Pack architecture: 396 volts, 308 Ah as declared to EPA; 400-volt class.
What is the warranty on this pack?
10 years or 155,000 miles. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.
How much does this pack degrade over time?
Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The Mercedes-Benz EQS 118 kWh (2025-2026 sedan and SUV) battery warranty runs 10 years / 155,000 miles, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.
Which vehicles use the Mercedes-Benz EQS 118 kWh (2025-2026 sedan and SUV)?
Mercedes-Benz EQS 2025-2025 (EQS sedan and EQS SUV, 2025 (carries into 2026)).