The new Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV is a great choice for luxury-EV buyers

The EQE SUV will be offered in 5 flavours, the base is the EQE 350+ RWD and the EQE 350 4Matic. Then comes the EQE 500 4Matic and the EQE AMG which is split into the EQE43 and EQE53 in some markets. All models use a 90.6 kWh battery pack. The 350+ gets 300-360 WLTP miles of range and 288HP and 417 lb-ft of torque. The 350 4Matic gets 288HP and 564 torque but 287-349 miles of WLTP Range.

The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV was unveiled ahead of the Paris auto show in 2022. It’s designed to compete in the fast-growing luxury EV market. It features a futuristic-looking exterior and an interior that’s filled with tech features. In the future, the EQE will also serve as the basis for the company’s first high-riding electric vehicle.

The EQE SUV shares many of its visual cues with the Mercedes-Benz EQS. Its long wheelbase, fluid overall design, and short overhangs are all examples of what makes it instantly recognizable as one of the company’s electric cars. Its black panel and LED light bar are also examples of what makes it look like an EQS.

The Mercedes-Benz EQE is a five-seater that can be configured with seven seats. It offers a total of 59.2 cubic feet of trunk space, with both rows of seats left up. The rear bench can also be folded flat. According to the company, it was focused on providing the best possible comfort when designing the seats.

The dashboard of the EQE is similar to that of the sedan, with a 12.3-inch display and an onboard infotainment system that includes a navigation system that takes into account the driving style and charging stops.

Through the use of over-the-air technology, the EQE can be customized with various features and options. This will allow the company to earn additional revenue from its customers.

Through the Mercedes-Benz website, customers can activate various features after they have delivered their vehicle. For instance, the Individualization Package adds a variety of features to the infotainment system, such as a sound that’s described as Roaring Pulse.

Three electric specifications

The mainline EQE SUV will be offered with three electric powertrain options at launch, starting with EQE350 Plus with its single 215-kilowatt motor mounted to the rear axle. This gives the EQE350 Plus 288 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque, good enough to hustle the electric SUV from 0 to 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. The EQE350 4Matic adds a second electric motor to the front axle for the fully variable all-wheel drive but keeps the total output at 288 hp. Torque, however, climbs to 564 lb-ft which, along with the additional traction, reduces the 0-to-60 sprint to 6.2 seconds. 

Finally, the EQE500 4Matic turns up the wick on both of its electric motors, increasing output to 536 hp and 633 lb-ft of torque. The quickest non-AMG EQE SUV boasts a 4.6-second 0-to-60-mph time, but the same 130-mph electronically limited top speed as its stablemates.

All three variants also feature the same 90.6-kilowatt-hour battery — shared also with, you guessed it, the EQE sedan. The battery features standard heat pump thermal management for optimal operation across a variety of climates and more efficient operation of the cabin climate control system. Plugging into a 7.7-kW AC charger (such as Benz’s 240-volt, 32-amp wall box) charges the battery from 10% to 100% in 9.5 hours. At a 170-kW DC fast charger station, that time condenses to 32 minutes.

Mercedes-Benz’s EQE SUV is its first electric crossover to get the AMG treatment

Along with the main EQE models, Mercedes also announced the first battery-electric SUV from its AMG performance unit: The 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV. The second verse is, for the most part, the same as the first, only with the AMG EQE SUV borrowing its electric powertrain, handling and styling upgrades from the Mercedes-AMG EQE sedan I was blown away by earlier this year.

The AMG SUV’s dual-motor all-wheel-drive system makes a total of 617 hp and 701 lb-ft of torque, while its top speed has been increased slightly to 137 mph. An optional AMG Dynamic Plus Package raises output with its Boost function to 677 hp and 738 lb-ft. The top speed also climbs to top speed to 149 mph, while the 0-to-60-mph dash is reduced to a 3.4-second blur.

The 2023 EQE SUV and AMG EQE SUV will be produced on the same assembly line as the EQS SUV in Mercedes’ Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant with their batteries supplied by the nearby Bibb County factory. Pricing hasn’t been announced for any of the four configurations, but we expect additional details, range and economy estimates to be revealed closer to launch.