New registrations in Europe
7,550 new Mercedes-Benz EQS cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2020 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (3,055), Norway (588), Netherlands (403).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,044 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 1,280 | 0 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 226 | 0 (WLTP) |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Year by year
| Year | New in Europe | Licensed in the UK |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — |
| 2025 | — | 368 |
| 2024 EQS | — | 500 |
| 2023 EQS | — | 521 |
| 2022 EQS | 6,044 | 585 |
| 2021 | 1,280 | 7 |
| 2020 | 226 | — |
New in Europe: registration year (European Environment Agency) · UK: year of manufacture, end of 2025 (DfT/DVLA) · MOT: year of first registration, tests in the latest year (DVSA) · Finland: year of first registration (Traficom) · a year gets its own page when at least three of these cover it
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 3 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 4 DR 4WD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
In New Zealand
100 EQS cars are on the New Zealand register; 3% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 17 | 2 |
| 2022 | 10 | 9 | 1 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
1,551 EQS cars are on Dutch roads; 21% arrived later as imports, and 429 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 54 | €133,049 |
| 2025 | 197 | €133,028 |
| 2024 | 270 | €145,617 |
| 2023 | 464 | €147,066 |
| 2022 | 491 | €132,349 |
| 2021 | 75 | €132,664 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
1,021 EQS cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 0% petrol, 0% diesel, 100% electric. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | — |
| 2025 | 43 | 10,000 km |
| 2024 | 139 | 20,000 km |
| 2023 | 400 | 35,000 km |
| 2022 | 366 | 75,000 km |
| 2021 | 64 | 70,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
1,981 EQS cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 368 | — |
| 2024 | 500 | 7 |
| 2023 | 521 | 9 |
| 2022 | 585 | 41 |
| 2021 | 7 | — |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the EQS in 9 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
An improperly reworked fuse box may lead to breaks in contact or incorrect fuse ratings. Therefore, systems connected to the fuse could fail, including the vehicle losing drive without warning as well as the restraint systems or the instrument cluster being co…
The chassis brackets in the roof area may have sharp edges. In the event of an accident with the window's airbags being triggered, the airbag can be damaged by these sharp edges. This can impair the restraining effect of the window airbag, increasing the risk …
A fuse may be faulty, which can lead to engine failure or impairment of the restraint functions and instrument cluster. This increases the risk of an accident, injuries and fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market survei…
The rear seatbelt bolts may not be tightened to a sufficient torque and can become detached by vibration during driving or in a crash. This could impair the restraining effect of the rear seatbelts, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. The product d…
The threading of the tow eye in the front and rear bumper may not meet the specifications. The tow eye bolt may come loose during towing, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillanc…
The polycarbonate panel located between the windscreen and the panoramic sunroof may not have been bonded correctly to the vehicle. As a result, it can become detached from the vehicle and fall onto the road, potentially causing an accident. The product does n…
An incorrectly bolted earthing connection and potential-equalisation cable for the auxiliary heater can lead to increased electrical resistance and overheating of the cable, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the ap…
Due to an incorrect material composition of the Mode 2 charging cable for charging at a household power socket, the insulation resistance of the rubber buffer could be impaired, overriding the protective function of the charging cable. Furthermore, in combinat…
The mounting screws of the disc brake callipers on the front axle may not be in line with specifications. As a result, when braking, a disc brake calliper may detach, increasing the risk of accidents. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0