The new Mercedes EQS SUV - With world champion expertise and novel detail solutions

After the EQS and the EQE, the EQS SUV is the third Mercedes EQ to stand on the modular architecture for large electric vehicles. The optimization of SUV-typical flow details, for example through turbulators and aerodynamically shaped running boards, produced a hitherto unique combination of spaciousness and aerodynamic efficiency. To achieve this, the purpose-built design with smooth underbody and mostly closed radiator shutter of the current aerodynamics world champion for production cars EQS was a good starting point, even if an SUV can never match the drag values of a sedan. Behind the very good aerodynamic performance is a lot of detailed work. The invisible details in particular, such as those on the underbody, were developed particularly intensively. One of the special features of the EQS SUV is the novel design of the rear diffuser with a pronounced tear-off edge. The design cancels the undesirable flow interaction of the underbody and full rear shape without reducing the rear slope angle. For the optionally available running board, designers and aerodynamicists drew inspiration from the underbody of Formula 1 cars. In the invisible area on the underside, it is pulled downward. This directs the airflow behind the wheels and results in a measurable aerodynamic advantage.