The EQE SUV comes with a 90.6-kWh battery pack, which should provide a driving range of about 300 miles in the most efficient rear-wheel drive EQE350+ model. Mercedes Confirms EQS and EQE SUVs, Full EV Lineup.2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV Revealed, AMG Coming.When we get a chance to test the EQE SUV ourselves, we’ll update this story with driving impressions and test results.

An adjustable air suspension is optional and can raise the EQE SUV by an inch for greater ground clearance a rear-axle steering system is also available and can swing the rear wheels up to ten degrees in either direction to aid maneuverability and handling. That’s enough to propel the EQE500 SUV to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds according to Mercedes-Benz. Upgrading to the EQE500 bumps combined output of the two electric motors way up, to 536 ponies. As a result, both variants are said to provide similar performance, with the rear-wheel drive hitting 60 mph in a claimed 6.3 seconds and the all-wheel drive getting there in 6.2. The entry-level EQE350+ comes with 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 the total horsepower output is still 288. Mercedes equips all models with a generous list of standard equipment even this base model comes with a panoramic sunroof, 19-inch wheels, interior ambient lighting, a Burmester stereo system with Dolby Atmos tuning, and an array of driver-assistance features. Its performance should be similar to the all-wheel drive EQE350 4Matic’s since they both make the same horsepower. We’d stick with the entry-level EQE350+ as it’s expected to be the one with the longest driving range-and more miles equals less range anxiety. It shares its platform, styling cues, and interior features with the EQE sedan but it comes with the high-riding seating position that so many American drivers prefer. Mercedes-Benz is filling its lineup with EQ-branded electric vehicles, and the EQE SUV is the latest one. The EQE SUVs will attempt to wow with technology features, including a dashboard full of digital screens and options such as rear-wheel steering and biometric driver authentication.

The EQE SUV will join a flood of new electric SUVs when it hits the market in early 2023 rivals include fresh faces such as the Cadillac Lyriq and the Polestar 3 as well as Tesla’s well-known Model Y. The EQE350 SUV comes with a 288-hp electric powertrain while the EQE500 is more performance-oriented, with 536 horsepower on tap. Instead, the EQE SUV leans on its aerodynamics to help maximize its driving range, which is expected to come in at around 300 miles per charge. With a smooth, rounded appearance the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV doesn’t look like other modern crossovers, most of which pump themselves up with rugged design cues.

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