Mercedes EQS Weird Quirk Alert – Washer Fluid Fill Is in The Fender

There is a way out of madness.

The Mercedes-Benz-Benz EQS has been revealed. It’s quite a machine. It’s a sleek, forward-looking vehicle that you can’t mistake for anything else. However, some internal-combustion habits can be fatal. We mean the oddly placed exterior access doors that allow you to fill the vehicle up with fluids. Is this not an electrical sucker?

It is certainly possible. With Mercedesgiving EQS an estimated WLTP range of 478 mi, it can cover a considerable distance in a single charge. It’s also a long time for windshield grime to build up. While EV powertrains can be completely different, there are some things that never change. The washer fluid tank is located in the small door at the driver’s side fender. We know what you are asking, but here is the million-dollar question. Why would you want to rip apart the Merc’s sleek body lines with something so mundane and rarely-used like a windshield washer reservoir tank.

Two things are required to answer this question. First, the EQS does not have a trunk in front. This also means that the EQS doesn’t have a front trunk. The only reason that the section of the car can open up is for deeper maintenance. Accessing the tank was not an option. Mercedes provided additional information. We were informed that the fender placement of the reservoir was done primarily for convenience. As the door opens easily for quick access, we can’t argue with that.

It could have gone in the boot. But how many times did you spill fluid while filling the tank under the hood of your car? A splattering with ammonia-infused Blue Juice can ruin your vacation luggage or grocery shopping more than a spillage of blue juice. The tank is kept close to the windshield by a fender, which reduces the risk of the system leaking. It’s not that the rectangular door is a bother – some may even say it adds character to the EQS.

That’s why the door at the fender serves its purpose. Mercedes’ clever design or an afterthought to correct a design flaw that was not discovered during the creation of a luxury six-figure sedan? Discuss.