With an overabundance of power and near-silent operation, electric propulsion seems perfectly suited to ultraluxury vehicles. We've just had the opportunity to drive the latest demonstration: the 2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV. It joins the 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre coupe as we await the debut of Bentley's first EV in a year or two.
Reclining the right rear seat is a one-touch affair: Just tap a button to set in motion a complex series of power actuators. The front seat slides and tilts all the way forward while the headrest tucks down; meanwhile, the rear seat is gracefully easing back as the footrests move into place.In full recline, you can bask in a bubble of calm, watching through the expansive panoramic sunroof as trees or skyscrapers file past.