The Mercedes EQS 450 4Matic exterior design has been controversial since its reveal. The EQS departs significantly from traditional Mercedes styling to an ultra aerodynamic shape fit for an electric car. This radical design shift has created polar opinions; some praising it as futuristic and some calling it boring, and possibly even unattractive. The controversial part of the 'one-bow' design has been its functionality in reducing drag. There are those who say it’s ahead of its time and will age well with more EVs taking similar form, while others say it lacks the presence and elegance that a flagship Mercedes model should have. It's a debate which often stretches into a broader debate about the balance between form and function in EV design, and whether or not distinctive styling should be sacrificed for the sake of efficiency.