is the introduction of a heat pump as standard for the EQE, EQS and EQS SUV. Again, this is already standard on the EQE SUV as part of what Mercedes calls its Intelligent Thermal Management system.
The heat pump is claimed to increase the range in cooler real-world driving conditions, owing to its more efficient operation than traditional air-conditioning systems. Autocar understands the introduction of the DCU and heat pump in the EQE, EQS and EQS SUV is likely to take place on models produced from July onwards. However, official confirmation of the changes and figures for the increase in range in each model is yet to be made official.
The difference in the maximum WLTP range between the 326bhp, single-motor EQS 450+ and the 355bhp, dual-motor EQS 450 4Matic is currently 54 miles .