Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ (electric) cost to own in Oregon — the true 5-year total
The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ (electric) starts at $104,400. As of July 1, 2026, over 5 years, owning one (EV) costs about $131,906 in Oregon — $2,198/month, $2.20/mile — including depreciation, charging (with the ~12% AC charging loss most calculators ignore), maintenance, insurance, financing and fees. That's $5,413 less than a comparable Land Rover Range Rover P400 SE over the same 5 years. Oregon's electricity (15.8¢/kWh) is 16% below the U.S. average, and gas runs $4.71/gal here — both fed straight into the numbers above. The federal $7,500 EV credit expired Sept 30, 2025 and is not applied.
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ (electric) · Oregon · 5-year estimate$131,906 total · $2,198/mo · $2.20/mi
Where the money goes
| Cost component | Electric · Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ | Gas · Land Rover Range Rover |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | $75,690 (57%) | $69,906 (51%) |
| Charging / fuel | $4,756 (4%) | $15,693 (11%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | 12% (~$571) | — |
| Maintenance | $7,500 (6%) | $9,480 (7%) |
| Insurance | $24,000 (18%) | $21,180 (15%) |
| Financing interest | $19,070 (14%) | $20,744 (15%) |
| Registration & fees | $890 (1%) | $315 (0%) |
| Total cost of ownership | $131,906 | $137,319 |
The charging-loss row is the ~10–15% of electricity lost to AC charging that you pay for but never reaches the battery — we include it; most calculators don't.
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ (electric) specs & assumptions
- Starting MSRP
- $104,400manufacturer base
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Efficiency
- 34 kWh/100miEPA
- Range
- 390 miEPA
- Oregon electricity
- 15.8¢/kWhEIA
- Annual miles (assumed)
- 12,000adjustable in tool
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What else moves your Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ (electric) cost
The 5-year total already folds in depreciation, charging, insurance, maintenance and financing. Here's how the biggest levers work — and the ones that sit outside the total.
- Financing. Borrow the full $104,400 at a typical 7.2% new-car APR over 60 months and interest alone adds about $20,227. Lower the APR or add a down payment in the calculator and the total drops — financing is in the 5-year figure above.
- Insurance. This model averages about $4,800/yr to insure — roughly $2,600/yr more than a comparable gas car ($2,200/yr), as EV parts and repairs tend to cost more — our own estimate, calibrated to Insurify/Bankrate 2026, and already in the total above.
- Home charger. A Level 2 home charger is a one-time $500–$2,000 installed (depends on your panel and wiring) — not in the total above, but it pays back fast versus public fast-charging.
- Tires. EVs are heavier and make instant torque, so tires can wear ~20% faster — a real running cost most comparisons skip. We fold a higher maintenance rate for EVs into the total.
- Where you charge. Public DC fast-charging can cost 2–3× your home rate. The total assumes 80% home charging; if you can't charge at home, lower that share in the calculator to see the real cost.
Cost to charge the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ (electric) at home
A full charge of the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ (electric) costs about $21, and it runs about $6.10 per 100 mi at home — versus about $15.69 for a typical 30 mpg gas car. Home charging only (the ~12% AC charging loss is included); public DC fast-charging is billed per session by each network — often 2–3× the home rate — and isn't in these figures.
- Full charge (118 kWh usable)
- $21pack ÷ (1 − 12% loss) × $0.16/kWh
- Per 100 mi at home
- $6.1034 kWh/100mi + 12% charging loss × $0.16/kWh
- A typical 30 mpg gas car
- $15.69/100miat $4.71/gal — for comparison
Recalls & reliability record — EQS
Official U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) safety record for the EQS, MY 2022–2025. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the EQS nameplate for the model years shown. A recall means a free remedy is available at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of .
Recalls (5)
- Back Over Prevention
Dealers will update the AVAS software, free of charge.
- Electrical System
Dealers will inspect and replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge.
- Air Bags
Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the window airbags, and mounting brackets, free of charge.
- Electrical System
Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge.
- Electrical System
Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge.
Full recall history: every EQS campaign →
Consumer complaints
NHTSA has 123 consumer complaints on file for the EQS (MY 2022–2025). The most-reported areas: Forward Collision Avoidance, Service Brakes, Electrical System. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ (electric) head-to-head comparisons
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