Spectacular and utterly remarkable. We were lucky enough to get exclusive access to the Mercedes EQS and it's safe to say that Robert was blown away by this futuristic, luxury electric saloon. Yes its very expensive, but it's packed with next level technology, has a staggering range and an interior worthy of the rich and famous. Most of us will never have the opportunity to lease or own this jaw-dropping car, but we can all still admire and understand what an incredible achievement this is for Mercedes. It's off the scale amazing. Make sure you are subscribed then enter 'The Great EV Giveaway' for your chance to win an EV for a year and lots of other fantastic prizes fullycharged.show/EV-Giveaway/ Fully Charged is 100% independent thanks to RUclips Memberships and Patreons. Without you this channel wouldn’t be possible! If you’d like to help support the Fully Charged channel and its mission: Become a Patreon: www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow Become a RUclips member: use JOIN button above Subscribe to Fully Charged & the Fully Charged PLUS channels Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : buff.ly/2GybGt0 Browse the Fully Charged store: shop.fullycharged.show/ Visit our LIVE exhibitions in the UK, USA & Europe: FullyCharged.Show/events Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: FullyCharged.Show Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/fullychargedshw Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/fullychargedshow Timestamps: 0:00 Got the keys 1:07 Super exclusive 2:07 Next level technology 2:45 Near miss 3:35 Love at first sit 4:16 Boot boasts 4:48 Easy charger 5:28 Heads up heaven 6:48 Styling mystery 7:20 Sunroof mishap 8:00 Plain sailing 8:46 Range 9:30 Energy consumption 10:43 Chauffeur training 11:15 Mind-blowing back 13:02 What does it cost? 13:47 Luxury saloon 15:06 Not an SUV 15:40 Super slippy 16:19 Charging options 17:22 Hand snapping 18:02 Clever flap 18:48 I want this one! 20:04 Amazing 20:27 Subscribe, support, join
And the S Plaid / Plus will be about the same price. With better acceleration and charging, but far worse build quality and far less luxury. Fair competition!
Exactly. But that's also what drives me away. He's not doing reviews not even previews. He's doing cheerful sketches around EVs. It is fully charged "show" after all.
Thanks Robert, you made me smile for most of the video. I imagine my feeling would have been pretty much the same, one minute crying about how great this car is and the next crying about having to give it back.
I'm a Tesla owner, but for the price if a Plaid model S or this, I think I'd go for this. This is the interior Tesla should be aiming for, and there's no reason not to at the price they are selling for. Good to see competition!
@@honesty_-no9he Yes, because the dangerous falcon doors and all white interiors with no cubby spaces are brilliant for families ? Tesla's are cool and all, but the most overrated brand in history.
That windshield washer fluid flap is neat; after all, unless you have a frunk, that's really one of the only things you'd need to open the hood in an EV for.
One of the reason why I love this channel, he forgot to beg for subscribers and patrion contribution like every other channel and says he will let it go so that we could enjoy this video for what its meant to be. Dude, tell me how much money you'd like and I'll donate it immediately, just for your good heart. I never want to lose this channel.
just sub to their monthly patreon and that would do a lot of help for fully charged :) we on the other hand will just let the ads run so they get the ad revenue :)
Infectious enthusiasm. Usually I don't care which vehicle is being reviewed. This time I was thinking how can I get one????? There really are no bad cars on the market today. But some are just miles ahead in design and execution. Mercedes have done it again. But Robert has done it again, made something that 99.999% of us could never afford, he has made it acceptable. What a star.
Wow, of all the episodes of Fully Charged I've seen, and I think I might have seen all of them, this is probably my favourite one. I totally agree with the statement that manufacturers should focus on EV's for the masses, but Robert's genuine amazement and excitement about this incredible vehicle was truly a joy to watch. So thanks !
Robert there are many - many millionaires around the world who would buy this elegant machine in a heartbeat. 125 000 € is peanuts for the estimated 0.9 percent of the global population that are millionaires: ~46,792,000 people estimated. You don't need to be a Billionaire to own this type of vehicle... a good percentage of these people are multi - millionaires (their numbers grow by the thousands each year), and surely a lot of previously luxury Mercedes owners are salivating like Pavlov's dogs for this vehicle, they were waiting for this type of car a long time...
Ok, I've got to say it: I've been watching your videos for over 1-2 years maybe now, and Robert, and you are one of (if not the) most professional and funny/charming car journalists I've ever seen (I've seen loads, since I absolutely adore cars). YOU are the most important reason I am looking forward to owning an electric car. THANKS!
Sadly EVs won't change the economics of car buying... So for me there's no point getting excited over any of this. RUclips reviews is as close as I will ever get. I'm sticking with my diesel for now until it literally stops.
@@dpn1604 Your so right about the economics of buying cars. 95% of the population wont be able to take on EV without help from the government or private companies specialising in this type of purchase. Until i see a scheme that the government help the drivers of today with i will be the same, as much as i love EV and Hybrid, i will not get into massive debt to get one.
@@dpn1604 True but in the U.K., I would prefer my taxes helping me and you improve our future than giving to cronies of the government. Shame the U.K. government has REDUCED our subsidies…
Keep up with this good work, Mercedes. For MB, this also means surviving the new technology revolution. EV hasn’t been focused on traditional car making, which MB has a lot of knowledge.
Robert, judging by the excitement, it sounds as if they should have included moisture-absorbing seat pads as standard! Loved the video, thanks to all involved.
Mercedes Benz need to reconsider where they spend the entire advertising budget for this car. Just support Fully Charged with a tiny % of that and show this episode on a loop! Roberts’s clear (!) enthusiasm comes across with such charm and amusement, I LOL’ed a lot! He even looked younger at the end! Mercedes EQS... a car that helps iron out the wrinkles... in your face! Best episode so far and I’ve really enjoyed all of them before this one. Well done.
@@rogerstarkey5390 It is but the EQS seems likely to be similar. Robert was driving a press car. They are usually driven hard by journalists which will push the GOM predicted range down. Robert said he was confident he could get over 400 real miles out of it which is good enough. Neither of these cars have final EPA range numbers published yet. Being able to recharge quickly and cover 200+ miles at 75-85mph is what I need for where I live.
@@Miata822 also remember service locations, Mercedes have lots of them, Lucid not so much. My 2019 EV has been 5 free warranty repairs already. Also can save money if buying Mercedes, not Lucid.
@@petertraveller6421 Yes, there is something to that. Tesla did do well with mobile service initially, as Lucid plans to do. Still, it is nice to have a local shop.
LUCID is a criminal ponzi scheme you are not going to own a LUCID AIR because they do not and will not exist. The lawsuits and criminal investigations have now begun. LUCID is toast.
Well I loved seeing it and Roberts reactions to it but that is yet another beautiful, electric car that I will never be able to sit in let alone drive or own, shame
The hype is real. After looking at a couple of sneak peek EQS videos I noticed how many have a sequence how they sit down and within very few moments look very comfortable, and sometimes even emotionally touched. Normally, I'd say don't trust the influencers, but there seems to be something about the EQS that is really pleasing as you sit down.
Thx for this video !!!! I loved it and how you presented the best electric car in the world (for me and for now) !! The quality and features do set a new baseline for whomever will build a new electric lux car from now on. I am looking forward to the updates to the EQC with some of the features of the "S". German engineering at it's finest. A liitle bit late in the game but a changer and new level to whatever comes next.
Brilliant review and great fillip for the channel to get such a preview from MB!! Beat everyone to the scoop! Congratulations!! But be honest though Robert, do you like it? ;)
Robert, having watched many of your reviews I really think you, and your team should be awarded EV - "Presenter of the Year Award" for entertainment, information and presentation.
He's Merlin!! " I had my magic wand last week, but can't for the life of me remember where I put it". He has nothing to prove, totally confident and completely charming! The way he acts lets me know the car has really impressed him, like he was years ago when he drove a Model S for the very first time! (March 26, 2014)
Hi Robert . I am a dedicated follower of Fully Charged . I have now ordered the new BMW X5 45E . I know you be upset about it being a hybrid and that it has a 3Litre gas engine . But I am selling my big 5.7 litre V8 that does 15 mpg . I need a Vehicle that will tow 7000 lbs , most full EV cars will only tow 3500 lbs . Also I will be doing regular 400 mile trips to the coast , here in the US . So sorry about the hybrid , but it’s a start for us in the US , and I must say I am excited about plugging it in . Watch Harry’s Garage when he did a long term test on the BMW X5 45E , built here in the USA .
@@michaelgreenhalgh7118 understandable but it has to somehow fit in with the rest of the Mercedes fleet. I heard it looks much better in person, though.
@@mimamooon7926 yes to a certain extent would you want to pay £100,000 for a car with the same front nose as a boy racer £20,000 car? Mercedes could have upped the price and kept extremely close to the concept. I feel disappointed at the external. However the inside it just 😯🥺😲😊
The Mercedes S-Class has always been the definition of high-end cars since its inception. Many modern technologies have been pioneered or first put to mass-production in an S-Class vehicle. It may have not been so pronounced in the last few decades with BMW and Audi delivering high quality carss alike. I am impressed to see, that Mercedes obviously tries to extend that into BEV. Lets see, what the specs will be like and if the car can live up to that, but what I see here is already very impressive.
Brilliant piece of kit that. Robert, I have watched Fully Charged from its inception days. It's a great show, a real world review of the electric space. And how the world has progressed in that light! To think that you have now exclusive access to brands like Mercedes-Benz just shows how far you and the show have come. Kudos, much applause! Wonderful review for this piece of very futuristic tech on wheels.
I only have the EQC, but its coasting ability is not like other cars. The drivetrain is almost frictionless and the combination of low body drag and wheels means it just carries on coasting. The D-auto mode adapts the regen according to traffic in front as well. Mercedes has done a good job with their EQ tech.
My precise thought. Unless I'm mistaken, To dry isn't a particularly huge human. As for "adjustable" Lower seat cushion = knees in the air, so no, there isn't much headroom in the back.
Great review, love that you can show joy like a child which is so authentic and let us feel what you feel for us. This is the first S-Class I want. Best EV in the world!
We don't know if the outside is beautiful. We don't know how competitive the "EV" part is. Otherwise, welcome to the party. (Remember, they hailed the EQC?)
Like others here, I was expecting more than £100k - £120k, but then the S Class starts at £78k, so that's still at least £22k more, which isn't pocket change. Quite surprised at how excited Robert was with the electrically adjustable seats, given they've been around for 20 years or more!
Exactly i loved how he pointed out the rear tablets we're from 2014 according to the stickers still on them. Imagine using 2014 tech in a 2022 100k+pound luxo vehicle. 😅👍🏻
Like the Porsche Taycan outselling the 911, I think this will outsell the regular S class. I honestly think this is the turning point for electric cars. Other than a slight deficiency in range, electric cars are on par or better than traditional ICE powered cars.
What a fantastic video - simply wonderful to see a grown man so expressively excited about what is probably the best toy he's ever had the chance to play with! 😂🤣😂🤣😂 I particularly liked the fact that in his excited state he seems to have created new sounds ..... not actual words, just guttural expressions of pleasure. What a great tonic as we start to come out of lockdown. And what a simply stunning piece of automotive technology. Hat's off to the team at Mercedes who conceived and designed this masterpiece. And for the lucky few who will be able to afford one - I hope you love it as much as Robert does!!
@@robhsomething4272 So compare it to the Taycan.... FAR more expensive,..... MUCH less internal space (in the same exterior footprint as the Model S!)..... Much less range...... In relation to "A bit of rarely used speed"...... Seems to be a more logical comparison?
@@robhsomething4272 i think that guy is not 100 right in the head, BUT there is some truth in his ramblings. this will compete with the Taycan in Europe and not the Model S since the Model S is pretty dead in Europe. there were 13 Model S sold in Q1 in europes biggest EV market.
one may get lucky and experience it as a taxi in 4-5 years time - one from the airport where you plan your position in the queue so that the family of 6 in front of you get the 15 year old rusty old hyundai bus and you with your briefcase get this one. Well I can dream.
No way. An S class costs about 10-20k less. But it depends on taxes on each country. Also will depend a lot on the optional extras. The pillows, the soft leather, the self closing doors, seats with heating/cooling/massage, rear screens, the matrix headlights, driving aids, everything will be optional. Mercedes are good at nickel and dining every last dollar.
That's a really stupid statement. Any car less than 50% of the projected EQS price SHOULD feel "a bit junky"? If it didn't, Mercedes should have questions to answer??
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Spectacular and utterly remarkable.
We were lucky enough to get exclusive access to the Mercedes EQS and it's safe to say that Robert was blown away by this futuristic, luxury electric saloon. Yes its very expensive, but it's packed with next level technology, has a staggering range and an interior worthy of the rich and famous.
Most of us will never have the opportunity to lease or own this jaw-dropping car, but we can all still admire and understand what an incredible achievement this is for Mercedes. It's off the scale amazing.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Got the keys
1:07 Super exclusive
2:07 Next level technology
2:45 Near miss
3:35 Love at first sit
4:16 Boot boasts
4:48 Easy charger
5:28 Heads up heaven
6:48 Styling mystery
7:20 Sunroof mishap
8:00 Plain sailing
8:46 Range
9:30 Energy consumption
10:43 Chauffeur training
11:15 Mind-blowing back
13:02 What does it cost?
13:47 Luxury saloon
15:06 Not an SUV
15:40 Super slippy
16:19 Charging options
17:22 Hand snapping
18:02 Clever flap
18:48 I want this one!
20:04 Amazing
20:27 Subscribe, support, join
Fantastic review of the EQS! I enjoyed every bit of it.
Interior looks great. Too bad the exterior did not retain the sleek concept car shape.
Fantastic range as well
You're such a child - love it, ^oo^
Given the brands average at best reliability, I'd hate to be the second or third owner of this and having to replace the dash after warranty.
It's not often you watch a car review and smile all the way through. Thanks Robert
True, his fun personality what sold me on this channel 😂
What I really love about Robert's car reviews is the way he always appears to have never seen a car before. Brilliant.
so true... I bet if it were starbug he would be bored and falling asleep...
£100-120k for that isn't the worst. Costing 30% more than a Model S is pretty reasonable for the S Class mystique.
And the S Plaid / Plus will be about the same price. With better acceleration and charging, but far worse build quality and far less luxury. Fair competition!
Plaid is all about acceleration. But I agree, could be worse.
@@jjlfitzgerald
Since it's a refresh and a new production line you don't *know* anything about the quality of the Plaid +, do you?
Don't assume.
Smh
mystique - you cannot put a price on that
At least 30% more build quality and luxury in there as well
I watch these just for his facial expressions and humor alone. God I miss Kryten.
Do you think it has "Small off duty Czechoslovakian Traffic Warden detection"?
@@rogerstarkey5390 Lol Classic episode!
@@luvmaika That wasn't a phone charging bay, it's somewhere to store your -banana- apple
Tesla FSD, robo taxis and Dojo .... elephant in the room?
Its a real joy watching this video. He is always excited of the smallest things and that's what makes love this channel
Totally agree ☺️
Exactly. But that's also what drives me away. He's not doing reviews not even previews. He's doing cheerful sketches around EVs. It is fully charged "show" after all.
He's a regular person who gets to be excited about his hobby and has access to all the new tech. Good on him
True :)
Yup
Robert, I must admit I got genuine pleasure from seeing you get so excited by that EQS. Thanks for all you and the team are doing.
It's going to take an even bigger lottery win than I was hoping for.
Do you only win up to 100K in the UK lottery? Bit rubbish.
@@johnknight9150 I'm not in the UK. And no, we can win millions, but the most so far for me has been $20.
@@dlittlester So you had hoped for a lottery of not much more then $20? Not, y'know, the jackpot of millions?
Don’t worry, average male life expectancy in UK is 86. Due to depreciation, You might be able to afford a second hand one when you are 85.
@@johnknight9150 Always vacuous people like you making a big deal out of nothing.
Genuinely, I’m most impressed by the washer fluid filler.
That entire back seat scene was like Robert opening christmas presents 😄
So funny to watch!
Thanks Robert, you made me smile for most of the video. I imagine my feeling would have been pretty much the same, one minute crying about how great this car is and the next crying about having to give it back.
I remember when Mercedes wouldn't even lend you a B250E ( ; How things have changed! Beautiful Video.
They were so ashamed for this test car, they never tried to sell it.
I had one. They were actually very good for their day!
I'm a Tesla owner, but for the price if a Plaid model S or this, I think I'd go for this. This is the interior Tesla should be aiming for, and there's no reason not to at the price they are selling for. Good to see competition!
You are a unicorn 😉
A Tesla owner with common sense 😂
@@honesty_-no9he Yes, because the dangerous falcon doors and all white interiors with no cubby spaces are brilliant for families ?
Tesla's are cool and all, but the most overrated brand in history.
I have a mercedes C300 and I was going to get a tesla. Until I saw this
That windshield washer fluid flap is neat; after all, unless you have a frunk, that's really one of the only things you'd need to open the hood in an EV for.
Only to be opened by the dealer/workshop.
to be opened by drunk people on a saturday night
@@davidsworld5837 you can't open it when the car is locked, just like the fuel cap.
@@scratchy996 perhaps he is referring to the driver 😂
Would be even better if rainwater filled it up
To be honest I was pleasently surprised with 100-120k price tag. I was thinking closer to 200k just looking at it.
Well, seeing as the price hasn't been set, I'd be careful about valuing it so high. They might just listen.
Hey, don't give them ideas. Being the first car in the country the company could very well be anxious about crowd response on this channel.
@@yodab.at1746 Prices announced. Starts at £80k
Mercedes leveling up the interior all the time 😍
A properly integrated large screen!
One of the reason why I love this channel, he forgot to beg for subscribers and patrion contribution like every other channel and says he will let it go so that we could enjoy this video for what its meant to be. Dude, tell me how much money you'd like and I'll donate it immediately, just for your good heart. I never want to lose this channel.
just sub to their monthly patreon and that would do a lot of help for fully charged :) we on the other hand will just let the ads run so they get the ad revenue :)
That old chestnut.
When I was a kid, I dreamed of owning an S-Class. I'm now 65 and my dreams are reborn!
Wouldn't it be great to have one? I am hoping you can make it work for you :)
That model 3 drag coefficient vuvuzela horn cracked me up :D Bobby in absolut top form ;-)
Six minutes in and I’ve never seen anyone so enthusiastic about a car review I take it you like it then Robert😊👍
Looking forward to a banana box test with Björn :)
Robert never fails to make me laugh, that part where he explains when he got his hand caught in the center console at 17:22 ace.
Yesterday I watched The Verge's video on this car and now I realized how good this channel.
The Verge tends to be in the "Read company press release over B roll" reaction category (Imo)
The Verge went downhill on all their content, but their car category is the worst.
10 years from now...2nd hand might just be doable...it’ll still be gorgeous
Verge doesn't know jack shit about cars
Robert, at 10:00 you missed the
"Sir! The blue wibbley line is bigger than the spiky bits!! What does that mean??"
Opportunity
Infectious enthusiasm. Usually I don't care which vehicle is being reviewed. This time I was thinking how can I get one????? There really are no bad cars on the market today. But some are just miles ahead in design and execution. Mercedes have done it again. But Robert has done it again, made something that 99.999% of us could never afford, he has made it acceptable. What a star.
The interior is just amazing 🤩 it’s just a shame the exterior does not look like the prototype super futuristic SF design 👍🏻
They were heavily disguising it. esp the bum.
Very disappointing indeed
Wow, of all the episodes of Fully Charged I've seen, and I think I might have seen all of them, this is probably my favourite one. I totally agree with the statement that manufacturers should focus on EV's for the masses, but Robert's genuine amazement and excitement about this incredible vehicle was truly a joy to watch. So thanks !
It looks great and I love Robert’s enthusiasm as always. It does look smaller than an S-Class but that’s no bad thing
I wonder how it compares on the inside....🤔
It probably can be without changing the inside due to lack of an engine.
Yet another fantastic video from FCS. Many thanks to all of you.
Right if I win the EuroMillions tonight I’m buying this car.
Then you are surely buying Robert one!
@@DavidKnowles0 I think he loves this car
Well I just picked up the Mercedes Electric car last week, Unfortunately it is an EQA 250, still pretty good!
"Zwooshy" This is what I am here for, the very relatable technical terms Robert uses. Keep up the awesome work!
Robert there are many - many millionaires around the world who would buy this elegant machine in a heartbeat. 125 000 € is peanuts for the estimated 0.9 percent of the global population that are millionaires: ~46,792,000 people estimated. You don't need to be a Billionaire to own this type of vehicle... a good percentage of these people are multi - millionaires (their numbers grow by the thousands each year), and surely a lot of previously luxury Mercedes owners are salivating like Pavlov's dogs for this vehicle, they were waiting for this type of car a long time...
Mercedes have their new S class, its impressive and exciting to see where this will lead other manufacturers.😀😀
If everyone start copying that dash board, I don't think their will be many unhappy people.
I laughed out loud all the way. My neighbors are probably like wtf happened to this guy 🤣
Will it tempt people away from massive luxury SUVs into sleek aerodynamic saloon cars? I do hope so.
Rob is such a character. He does a superb job reviewing these cars.
Would love to see Bjørn's review of this car.
So would Bjørn!! 😁😁
Shiiiiiiiiiiitttt
Whos bjorn?
@@rclarkebeckett603 Bjorn Nyland - look him up on RUclips
Ok, I've got to say it: I've been watching your videos for over 1-2 years maybe now, and Robert, and you are one of (if not the) most professional and funny/charming car journalists I've ever seen (I've seen loads, since I absolutely adore cars). YOU are the most important reason I am looking forward to owning an electric car. THANKS!
everyone is coming for the E market, i just hope us mortals will be able to afford the cars without getting a small mortgage for one.
All the compacts now have hybrid versions so it is a matter of time until they get ev versions.
Sadly EVs won't change the economics of car buying... So for me there's no point getting excited over any of this. RUclips reviews is as close as I will ever get. I'm sticking with my diesel for now until it literally stops.
@@dpn1604 Your so right about the economics of buying cars. 95% of the population wont be able to take on EV without help from the government or private companies specialising in this type of purchase. Until i see a scheme that the government help the drivers of today with i will be the same, as much as i love EV and Hybrid, i will not get into massive debt to get one.
@@MrModerate_kane and the other thing to keep in mind is that the government schemes to help with EV adoption come out of the taxes we all pay.
@@dpn1604 True but in the U.K., I would prefer my taxes helping me and you improve our future than giving to cronies of the government. Shame the U.K. government has REDUCED our subsidies…
Everytime I watch your videos I get the same quality of content that I enjoy! Great work!
This one is competing with the Lucid Air, which is not available yet. I suspect a lot of people will choose the Mercedes.
I suspect many will choose either over the more expensive Taycan.
@A N Other Indeed.
@A N Other ICEV's are no real competition for BEV's in my mind but you are right that it might draw ICE drivers to BEV"s.faster.
I think Lucid air will compete with EQS when it will become available. An it won't be easy ...
Keep up with this good work, Mercedes. For MB, this also means surviving the new technology revolution. EV hasn’t been focused on traditional car making, which MB has a lot of knowledge.
Robert, judging by the excitement, it sounds as if they should have included moisture-absorbing seat pads as standard!
Loved the video, thanks to all involved.
This looks incredible- as a very happy EQC owner I’m now lusting after the EQS now! I do love the HUD In my car
Lucid will be the EQS competition. Both with great luxury and amazing range and aerodynamics.
Looks like the EQS has "range".... The Lucid has "amazing range"
Mercedes Benz need to reconsider where they spend the entire advertising budget for this car. Just support Fully Charged with a tiny % of that and show this episode on a loop! Roberts’s clear (!) enthusiasm comes across with such charm and amusement, I LOL’ed a lot! He even looked younger at the end! Mercedes EQS... a car that helps iron out the wrinkles... in your face! Best episode so far and I’ve really enjoyed all of them before this one. Well done.
Wow. Just Wow.
Reconsidering my Lucid Air order. I need to check this out.
Didn't you cite the range of the Lucid as a major advantage?
@@rogerstarkey5390 It is but the EQS seems likely to be similar. Robert was driving a press car. They are usually driven hard by journalists which will push the GOM predicted range down. Robert said he was confident he could get over 400 real miles out of it which is good enough. Neither of these cars have final EPA range numbers published yet. Being able to recharge quickly and cover 200+ miles at 75-85mph is what I need for where I live.
@@Miata822 also remember service locations, Mercedes have lots of them, Lucid not so much. My 2019 EV has been 5 free warranty repairs already. Also can save money if buying Mercedes, not Lucid.
@@petertraveller6421 Yes, there is something to that. Tesla did do well with mobile service initially, as Lucid plans to do. Still, it is nice to have a local shop.
LUCID is a criminal ponzi scheme you are not going to own a LUCID AIR because they do not and will not exist. The lawsuits and criminal investigations have now begun. LUCID is toast.
The best EV ever...amazing (the great injustice is that 99% of people won't be able to buy it). I want this car so much...
Not sure it's an injustice - poor people have never been able to buy expensive things!
That's life, dude........!!
Well I loved seeing it and Roberts reactions to it but that is yet another beautiful, electric car that I will never be able to sit in let alone drive or own, shame
I got a Mercedes Benz s class via uber a few times. Which is the way I got to sit in a Tesla S.
One day, it will be pre-owned and much cheaper :) But without horrendous maintenance costs, as it is electric 👌
@@corona407 oh damn, I totally forgot about that aspect for a second.
The hype is real. After looking at a couple of sneak peek EQS videos I noticed how many have a sequence how they sit down and within very few moments look very comfortable, and sometimes even emotionally touched. Normally, I'd say don't trust the influencers, but there seems to be something about the EQS that is really pleasing as you sit down.
"it's for the washing fluid " i bet @mkbhd didn't notice that one!!
Very interesting to see the difference takes.
And Teslabjoern will measure the time it takes to refill fluid and add it to his comparisons ...
@@jochenliebig1562 Time for the 1000ml challenge...?
@@Glomby LOL. Awesome. I love it.
Thx for this video !!!! I loved it and how you presented the best electric car in the world (for me and for now) !! The quality and features do set a new baseline for whomever will build a new electric lux car from now on. I am looking forward to the updates to the EQC with some of the features of the "S". German engineering at it's finest. A liitle bit late in the game but a changer and new level to whatever comes next.
Brilliant review and great fillip for the channel to get such a preview from MB!! Beat everyone to the scoop! Congratulations!! But be honest though Robert, do you like it? ;)
This video could be titled "normal guy finds out what it's like to be rich".
5 stars for Star Trek references ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
His idea of the "latest Star Trek" is literally 35 years old.
Robert, having watched many of your reviews I really think you, and your team should be awarded EV - "Presenter of the Year Award" for entertainment, information and presentation.
I think Robert likes this car 😄 I think I would too
bobby's washer-fluid reaction is so wholesome.
Amazing car those cushion head rests look a bit naff though
He's Merlin!! " I had my magic wand last week, but can't for the life of me remember where I put it". He has nothing to prove, totally confident and completely charming! The way he acts lets me know the car has really impressed him, like he was years ago when he drove a Model S for the very first time! (March 26, 2014)
this video makes me happy🥰 can’t wait for the full reveal
Best four word summary for a car test “I want this one”. 🤓
Robert.
I'm surprised you didn't recognise that "external flap" as a Groinal Socket Interface to enable rapid "Miles Per Bladder" reset!?
Hi Robert . I am a dedicated follower of Fully Charged . I have now ordered the new BMW X5 45E . I know you be upset about it being a hybrid and that it has a 3Litre gas engine . But I am selling my big 5.7 litre V8 that does 15 mpg . I need a Vehicle that will tow 7000 lbs , most full EV cars will only tow 3500 lbs . Also I will be doing regular 400 mile trips to the coast , here in the US .
So sorry about the hybrid , but it’s a start for us in the US , and I must say I am excited about plugging it in .
Watch Harry’s Garage when he did a long term test on the BMW X5 45E , built here in the USA .
The outside just looks squashed. I wish it looked like the concept. The inside looks incredible.
Lol wat, you dont like proportions? Also we dont have the final uncovered look
@@635574 disappointed that it doesn't look like the concept.
I think the front looks like the A class not the biggest fan.
@@michaelgreenhalgh7118 understandable but it has to somehow fit in with the rest of the Mercedes fleet. I heard it looks much better in person, though.
@@mimamooon7926 yes to a certain extent would you want to pay £100,000 for a car with the same front nose as a boy racer £20,000 car? Mercedes could have upped the price and kept extremely close to the concept. I feel disappointed at the external. However the inside it just 😯🥺😲😊
Robert is the best non-car journalist, car journalist ever.
I love this guy, this guy is me. I can relate to him.
3:21 That was a real Kryten expression!
Awesome! The S Class needed an Electric
"Hello! This is the Stating the obvious department"
The Mercedes S-Class has always been the definition of high-end cars since its inception. Many modern technologies have been pioneered or first put to mass-production in an S-Class vehicle. It may have not been so pronounced in the last few decades with BMW and Audi delivering high quality carss alike.
I am impressed to see, that Mercedes obviously tries to extend that into BEV.
Lets see, what the specs will be like and if the car can live up to that, but what I see here is already very impressive.
Enjoyed that. Merc have nothing to fear from Tesla. Not even on the same page as regards quality and interior.
To expensive to worry about tesla, lucid air dream edition though. 🤔
Brilliant piece of kit that. Robert, I have watched Fully Charged from its inception days. It's a great show, a real world review of the electric space. And how the world has progressed in that light! To think that you have now exclusive access to brands like Mercedes-Benz just shows how far you and the show have come. Kudos, much applause! Wonderful review for this piece of very futuristic tech on wheels.
Oh dear, he's even fascinated by the car's ability to start rolling when he takes his foot off the brake.
I only have the EQC, but its coasting ability is not like other cars. The drivetrain is almost frictionless and the combination of low body drag and wheels means it just carries on coasting. The D-auto mode adapts the regen according to traffic in front as well. Mercedes has done a good job with their EQ tech.
Finally, a nice Mercedes interior.
You are the absolute best at this!
This is the best review of this car.
Not much headroom in the back seat.
Tha back seat is also adjustable 😉
My precise thought. Unless I'm mistaken, To dry isn't a particularly huge human.
As for "adjustable"
Lower seat cushion = knees in the air, so no, there isn't much headroom in the back.
Great review, love that you can show joy like a child which is so authentic and let us feel what you feel for us. This is the first S-Class I want. Best EV in the world!
So do you like it? I wasn’t quite sure by the end, getting very mixed signals. ;)
Robert, you sir are an absolute gem. Looking forward to meeting you at a fully charged event someday!
Finaly some1 that can beat model s in range.
So finally to put a similar battery in a similar sized car. This was all they needed to do.
@@aproduelektrotechniek9086 it has a slighty bigger battery and slighty better aero. That ads up.
Mercedes has always been a luxury car maker, that's certainly their place in the EV revolution with this beautiful car
We don't know if the outside is beautiful.
We don't know how competitive the "EV" part is.
Otherwise, welcome to the party.
(Remember, they hailed the EQC?)
Well done :-) I know we mortals can only dream but it's lovely to dream! :-)
Like others here, I was expecting more than £100k - £120k, but then the S Class starts at £78k, so that's still at least £22k more, which isn't pocket change. Quite surprised at how excited Robert was with the electrically adjustable seats, given they've been around for 20 years or more!
17:30 the software is not that incredible. Watch Marques Brownlee's review of this car. That guy knows more about software than most of us
Exactly i loved how he pointed out the rear tablets we're from 2014 according to the stickers still on them. Imagine using 2014 tech in a 2022 100k+pound luxo vehicle. 😅👍🏻
What does Marques know about software? Is he a developer?
Like the Porsche Taycan outselling the 911, I think this will outsell the regular S class. I honestly think this is the turning point for electric cars. Other than a slight deficiency in range, electric cars are on par or better than traditional ICE powered cars.
I guess the price you mentioned is the base price? Once you add all the options, it may top out at $180,000 to $200,000?
I was expecting to hear £170k so I suspect you’re right. That quoted price is not THAT much more than a Model S.
Even more, I suspect, especially with those rear displays and the tablet functionality....
"$180,000"?
So less than the Taycan Turbo(😂) S base price?
What a fantastic video - simply wonderful to see a grown man so expressively excited about what is probably the best toy he's ever had the chance to play with! 😂🤣😂🤣😂
I particularly liked the fact that in his excited state he seems to have created new sounds ..... not actual words, just guttural expressions of pleasure.
What a great tonic as we start to come out of lockdown. And what a simply stunning piece of automotive technology. Hat's off to the team at Mercedes who conceived and designed this masterpiece. And for the lucky few who will be able to afford one - I hope you love it as much as Robert does!!
Looks amazing. Move over Model S
Different kettle of fish.
@@rogerstarkey5390 Plaid and Plaid+ start more expensive. You’d be sacrificing heaps of comfort and refinement for a bit of rarely used speed.
@@robhsomething4272
So compare it to the Taycan....
FAR more expensive,.....
MUCH less internal space (in the same exterior footprint as the Model S!).....
Much less range......
In relation to
"A bit of rarely used speed"......
Seems to be a more logical comparison?
@@rogerstarkey5390 I don’t follow your argument
@@robhsomething4272 i think that guy is not 100 right in the head, BUT there is some truth in his ramblings. this will compete with the Taycan in Europe and not the Model S since the Model S is pretty dead in Europe. there were 13 Model S sold in Q1 in europes biggest EV market.
Sir you are an absolute legend. Thoroughly enjoyed watching you glee over this car!
one may get lucky and experience it as a taxi in 4-5 years time - one from the airport where you plan your position in the queue so that the family of 6 in front of you get the 15 year old rusty old hyundai bus and you with your briefcase get this one. Well I can dream.
Looks like the Electric S Class is setting the benchmark again. Well done Mercedes Benz!
To be determined.
@@rogerstarkey5390 to be confirmed
120k doesn't seem high. Aren't the S Class upwards of 200k?
I was thinking that
No way. An S class costs about 10-20k less. But it depends on taxes on each country. Also will depend a lot on the optional extras. The pillows, the soft leather, the self closing doors, seats with heating/cooling/massage, rear screens, the matrix headlights, driving aids, everything will be optional. Mercedes are good at nickel and dining every last dollar.
The only S-Clsses above 200k are the Maybach and the AMG S63/S65
Robert Llewellyn is a national treasure. There. I said it.
Great video.
Уже знаю что Богдан из TSK упрется головой в потолок на заднем ряду)
I love the fact you were excited by the electric seats 🤣😉⚡⚡⚡
Bet your Tesla feels a bit junky as you drive home lol.👍
That's a really stupid statement.
Any car less than 50% of the projected EQS price SHOULD feel "a bit junky"?
If it didn't, Mercedes should have questions to answer??
This must be the best video this channel has published so far. And what an amazing car!