Mercedes-Benz has added a couple of electric SUVs to its already stacked lineup in recent months. The EQS SUV, based on the EQS, was followed by the EQB, which is similar to an electric variation of the GLB. Now, the German automaker is sending off its third electric SUV, the 2023 EQE SUV, this spring. The EQE SUV appears to be a smaller EQS SUV with an emphasis on increasing its aerodynamic performance. The drag coefficient of the vehicle is only 0.25, which is impressive.
The EQE SUV is powered by two super durable magnet electric engines offering two different output levels. The base EQE SUV 350 4MATIC delivers 288 horsepower and 564 lb-ft. of torque, while the more upscale and more powerful EQE SUV 500 4MATIC produces 402 horsepower and 633 lb-ft. of torque. The two EQE SUV models feature a 90.6kWh high-voltage battery, but the range is just above 400 km.
Both EQE SUV models have standard 4MATIC all-wheel drive. The back tires can turn up to 10 degrees for a shorter turning radius and improved handling, which is optional on the EQE SUV 350 4MATIC and standard on the EQE SUV 500 4MATIC.
The cabin of the EQE SUV looks and feels luxurious, with beautiful material selection and the definite impression that you’re driving a luxury vehicle. The available two-tone interior and Mercedes’ new Hyperscreen are some of the highlights. However, the pricing is still unknown, and the company is expecting to fulfill demand in North America by producing units at a plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
In summary, the EQE SUV is luxurious, comfortable, and technologically advanced, but it falls short of being a game-changing EV due to its shorter range. The pricing will be a critical factor in its success. Some of the competitive models for the 2023 EQE SUV include the 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge, 2023 Tesla Model Y, 2023 Audi Q8 e-tron, 2023 BMW iX, and 2023 Jaguar I-Pace.
