--- title: "The New Mercedes-Maybach EQS Electric SUV Won’t Bounce Anymore" date: "2023-04-17" modified: "2023-04-17" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-new-mercedes-maybach-eqs-electric-suv-wont-bounce-anymore" categories: - "Car Tech" - "Electric Vehicles" - "Mercedes-Benz News" - "News" - "News by Brand" --- # The New Mercedes-Maybach EQS Electric SUV Won’t Bounce Anymore ![]() The all-new 2024 [Mercedes]()[-Maybach EQS SUV]() represents a major shift in how the storied brand caters to its demanding buyers. It ditches the legendary V8s and V12s in favor of electric power, along with the idea that an ultra-luxury brand must have an [executive sedan]() as its flagship vehicle. Another peculiar detail that's missing from the new Maybach, however, is the same one that made it super popular on social media: its ability to bounce. A quick search for "Maybach bounce" returns a ton of results whether you search on Google, YouTube, Instagram, etc. [From celebrities]() to salespeople, everyone loves using the Mercedes-Maybach GLS600's trick suspension to have a bouncin' good time. And now, it's gone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK6_wnN0rew Specifically, what makes the gas-powered Maybach GLS capable of rapidly moving up and down like some sort of lowrider is a feature called E-Active Body Control. As the video above by the [Straight Pipes]() explains, E-ABC is essentially a hydropneumatic suspension activated by a 48-volt system. While its primary feature is to improve ride quality and stabilize the body while driving, it features a cheeky Bounce Mode that could be used at up to 10 mph. A Mercedes spokesperson confirmed to me that the new Maybach EQS SUV does not have E-Active Body Control available, and therefore that function is not possible. RIP: Joy. ![]() *Jerry Perez* Instead, it rides on a more traditional air suspension setup. It still offers adjustable damping as standard, which allows it to increase ground clearance by up to 1.4 inches when necessary. And while that's great and all, it certainly won't come even close to a good bouncin'. Despite being discontinued from most other models, E-ABC is still offered in the GLS600 [Maybach]() as standard and is a $6,500 option in the GLS580. So while the feature isn't completely dead yet, its availability is minimal and it's obvious that it won't be translating to the EQ electric models. At least for now. Sad times. *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()