The 2022 EQS 450+, once priced at over $100,000, was touted as a symbol of Mercedes-Benz’s electric future. Instead, as Hoover discovered, the car’s previous life and high-tech complexity came with their own risks. His experience underscores the potential pitfalls of the used EV market—particularly when the allure of luxury collides with post-warranty reality. Upon inspecting the vehicle, Hoover noticed one of the two coolant reservoirs was low, hinting at a problem in the battery’s thermal management system. Despite acknowledging the EQS’s driving comfort and innovative technologies, the experience left Hoover unimpressed with Mercedes-Benz’s execution in the electric space.