The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV is unlike other contemporary crossovers, the majority of which puff themselves up with tough design cues thanks to its smooth, rounded form. The EQE SUV instead makes use of its aerodynamics to extend its driving range, which is predicted to be roughly 300 miles per charge. The electric drivetrain in the EQE350 SUV has 288 horsepower, while the EQE500 is more focused on performance and has 536 horsepower available.
With options like rear-wheel steering, biometric driver authentication, and a dashboard crammed with digital screens, the EQE SUVs will try to impress with their technological features.
When the EQE SUV debuts in early 2023, it will join a flood of brand-new electric SUVs; competitors include newcomers like the Cadillac Lyriq and the Polestar 3, as well as Tesla's well-known Model Y.
What has changed for 2023?
The EQE SUV is the most recent in a line of electric vehicles bearing the EQ name that Mercedes-Benz is adding to its inventory. It has the high-riding sitting posture that so many American drivers desire, but it shares the same chassis, design characteristics, and interior features with the EQE sedan.
Pricing range:
EQE350+ -| $80.000
EQE350 4matic -| $85.000
EQE500 4matic -| $95.000
The entry-level EQE350+ is the one we recommend sticking with because it is predicted to have the longest driving range; less range anxiety equates to more kilometers. Given that both vehicles produce the same amount of horsepower, their performance ought to be comparable to that of the EQE350 4Matic. All Mercedes models come with a generous list of standard features, and this base model is no exception. It has a panoramic sunroof, 19-inch wheels, interior ambient lighting, a Burmester stereo system with Dolby Atmos tuning, and a number of driver-assistance features.
EV motor and performance
The base EQE350+ has a single 288 horsepower motor that drives the rear axle; the all-wheel drive EQE350 4Matic adds a second motor to provide traction for the front axle but maintains a 288 horsepower overall output. As a result, it is claimed that both variations offer comparable performance, with the all-wheel drive reaching 60 mph in 6.2 seconds and the rear-wheel drive doing so in 6.3 seconds. The combined output of the two electric motors increases dramatically with the EQE500 upgrade, reaching 536 ponies. According to Mercedes-Benz, that's enough to accelerate the EQE500 SUV to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds.
An optional rear-axle steering system can swing the rear wheels up to ten degrees in either direction to improve maneuverability and handling. An adjustable air suspension that can raise the EQE SUV by an inch for more ground clearance is also an option. We'll update this article with our driving observations and test findings whenever we have the opportunity to drive the EQE SUV ourselves.
Range | Charging | Baterry life
The most effective rear-wheel drive EQE350+ edition of the EQE SUV has a 90.6 kWh battery pack, which should give it a driving range of roughly 300 miles. Mercedes-Benz claims that the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 32 minutes when connected to a DC fast charging station.
Interior and Cargo
Like the other EQ models, the EQE SUV has an open, spacious interior with ample room for adults to sit in the front and back seats without feeling cramped. As there is no third-row option available, all versions are five-seaters. Genuine hides are an option, although base models come with faux-leather upholstery that performs a fantastic job of imitating real leather. Heat is standard on the front seats, and curved ambient lighting strips that were skilfully incorporated into the design illuminate the entire inside. Standard amenities include a sizable panoramic sunroof, but customers looking for the height of luxury may want to think about adding extras like front massaging seats, a four-zone automatic climate control system, and an onboard air purifier.
Infotainment and Connectivity
Mercedes-voice-activated Benz's MBUX software interface, which runs on a sizable 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen that comes standard, can understand orders. All variants also come with a Burmester music system and a wireless smartphone charging pad, in addition to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which are both standard features. Digital instrumentation is provided on a secondary 12.3-inch display, and a head-up display is available that can project driving instructions from Mercedes' augmented reality navigation system so that they appear to be on the road in front of you.
Safety and driver assistance
All models come equipped with basic driver-assistance features as standard, such as automated emergency braking and lane-keeping assistance, but Mercedes prohibits access to more cutting-edge technology, such as an adaptive cruise control system with a lane-centering feature, without the addition of the optional Driver Assistance package. Visit the websites of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for more details regarding the EQE SUV's crash test results. Important safety elements include:
• pedestrian identification in automatic emergency braking standards
• Lane-keeping assistance and the standard lane-departure warning
• Lane-centering adaptive cruise control is an option.
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