The Mercedes EQS 500 4Matic is the fastest electric car in Nyland’s 1000 km test, with a time of 8:45.
Bjørn Nyland released a video on November 12 showing a test drive of 1,000 km for the Mercedes EQS 500 4Matic. The limousine completed the distance in 8 hours and 45 minutes at a temperature of 3°C, making it the fastest among all electric vehicles the Norwegian YouTuber tested. Its closest rivals, the BMW iX3 and Zeekr 7GT, took 8:50 for the same distance.
In a 1,000 km test, the total driving time including stops for charging is taken into account, so the result depends both on energy consumption and how quickly the vehicle recharges its battery. For the EQS, the average speed over the entire distance, including all breaks, is around 114 km/h. Additionally, Mercedes was driving at 3°C, and electric vehicles typically consume more energy at such temperatures than in summer.
New EQS vs. Previous Models
Vehicle
Time for 1,000 km
Mercedes EQS 500 4Matic
8:45
BMW iX3
8:50
Zeekr 7GT
8:50
Older Mercedes EQS models
9:05-10:00
A five-minute advantage over the iX3 and Zeekr 7GT is negligible over a distance of a thousand kilometers; in practice, it’s equivalent to one shorter stop. A more significant comparison is with earlier EQS models, which completed the same test in the 9:05 to 10:00 time range. Thus, the new model is 20 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes faster than its predecessors. Mercedes hasn’t changed the car’s class or intended use, yet it has moved from the lower end of the table to the very top.
BMW also recently demonstrated its performance on long distances: the new i3 50 xDrive traveled 5887 km from Nordkapp to Tarija, spending a total of 2 hours and 46 minutes at chargers with an average power of 275 kW.
The title for fastest electrician comes with a caveat. In Nyland’s entire ranking, only three vehicles were 1000 km faster: a gasoline car, a car with battery swapping, and a hydrogen vehicle. Among those that recharge solely from a charger, the EQS 500 4Matic is currently first. It’s worth noting, however, that the model tested in Poland costs from 526,900 zł, so it’s definitely not a car for everyone.
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