Mercedes to unveil flagship electric sedan with Tesla-beating battery

The EQS, shown here, is pictured in road tests. Its battery range will exceed that of the Long Range version of the Tesla Model S. (Mercedes-Benz AG - Global Commun/Daimler AG)

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Bloomberg

March 26, 2021 07:21 AM

Mercedes-Benz is about to unveil a new flagship model it expects to boast market-leading battery range, following through on its pledge to compete in the luxury electric-vehicle segment with top technology.

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