Mercedes-Benz, simply known as Mercedes, is a leading global luxury automative manufacturer based in Germany. The company is headquartered in Stuttgart and is famed for its high quality passenger vehicles, to include the Mercedes-Maybach. However, the company is also a leader in manufacturing commercial vehicles, to include the Mercedes eSprinter commercial EV and the Mercedes eVito electric van.
Mercedes-Benz EQ is the sub-brand used by the company for its portfolio of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and mild hybrids. The pure electric cars are branded as EQ, while the PHEVs are branded as EQ Power. The mild hybrid vehicles are branded as EQ Boost. The BEV portfolio includes:
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Like the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQE Saloon, the all-electric Mercedes EQE SUV is also part of the Mercedes-Benz EQ electric mobility family. Both electric vehicles (EVs) have much in common and are built on the same EVA2 dedicated EV platform (it is the fourth model to use this platform).
The EV also has borrowed technology incorporated in the EQS. The mid-sized luxury EQE SUV was unveiled in October 2022.
The availability of pure electric SUVs continues to increase, as automotive manufacturers capitalise on the growing demand for electric SUVs, in particular, premium e-SUVs. We can expect this trend to continue for the foreseeable future. In fact, our list of Best Electric Cars 2023 is dominated by SUVs.
The EQE SUV is available in two variants, the all-wheel drive (AWD) EQE 350 4MATIC, and the all-wheel drive (AWD) EQE 500 4MATIC (there is a third variant, the AMG EQE 43 4MATIC, which is not currently available in the UK). The entry-level EQE 350 has a 89 kWh onboard EV battery with a WLTP zero-emission electric range up to 334 miles. The higher performance EQE 500 has a marginally larger onboard EV battery (91 kWh) with a WLTP quoted e-range up to 324 miles.
Of course, the real-world pure electric range will be lower, impacted by a number of factors, to include: driving profile, weather conditions, road surface, tyre size, speed, regenerative braking profile, payload etc.! For the EQE 350 expect a real-world e-range closer to 285 miles, while for the EQE 500, a range of 275 miles will be more realistic. In any case, the EV range offered is practical and useful for most driving needs, to include, longer distance motorway trips.
The e-SUV also incorporates a sophisticated thermal architecture, with a heat pump as standard, to further enhance the efficiency and e-range of the electric vehicle.
Both variants offer DC charging up to 170 kW DC as standard. The EV battery can be charged up to 80% in 32 minutes. The manufacturer also offers a 3-phase 11 kW or 22 kW AC onboard charger as standard (depending on the variant).
However, as most homes in the UK are limited to single-phase power supply, taking advantage of the 11 kW charging speed will only be for those with access to 3-phase EV charging at home, workplace or a public charging station.
Using a dedicated three-phase (11 kW) EV charger, the EQE electric car can be fully charged in 10 hours. A three-phase 22 kW charger will charge the EV battery 0%-100% in 5 hours. Single-phase (7.4 kW) charging will take longer. We at e-zoomed recommend charging overnight at home, when the electricity tariff rates are cheaper.
We encourage consumers to install a green energy PV system and battery storage on-site. It is good for the environment and the wallet! An electric car charged using renewable energy achieves ‘well-to-wheel’, zero-tailpipe emissions.
The EQE 350 delivers 0-62 mph in 6.6 seconds (max power: 288 hp/ torque: 765 Nm). The higher performance EQE 500 delivers 0-62 mph in a whopping 4.9 seconds (max power: 408 hp/ torque: 858 Nm). The top speed of the EV is 130 mph. An impressive performance, given the weight of the SUV (over 2.5 tonnes). Of course, the dual-motor, four-wheel drive system also benefits from instant torque.
The EQE has a high quality interior and specifications, to include: a dual-screen infotainment system as standard, with an option for a MBUX hyperscreen (17.7 inches). The luxurious EQE electric vehicle (EV) is packed with driving assistance systems, to include: active blind spot assist, active brake assist with cross-traffic function, active distance assist DISTRONIC, active emergency stop assist, active evasive steering assist: and more. In terms of practicality, the medium-sized EQE electric SUV offers a 520 L boot space.
The EV is manufactured in Tuscaloosa (USA). Company-car drivers can take advantage of the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK-2%) tax charge for pure electric cars. Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet. You can lease electric vehicles (EVs) via e-zoomed at very competitive prices!
The All-Electric Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV (credit: Mercedes)
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