The E-Class Goes Electric in the New 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE

First, we saw the EQS, and now we have the EQE. The Mercedes-Benz EQE is a new midsize electric sedan meant to take the place of the former E-Class.

Mercedes-Benz continues to expand its lineup of electric vehicles with a new midsize luxury sedan that uses nothing but electricity for the drive. One of the most popular sedans from this automaker has been the E-Class, which is now transitioning to the new EQE. You’ll find many of the same groundbreaking features as what are offered for the EQS to give you the premium feeling desired and a greater focus on the driver.

What Makes This Electric Sedan a Great Choice?

We can start with the brand name, which is one of the top brand names in the entire automotive industry. From this perspective, you know the EQE is something special, but there are a few features that are sure to stand out for you. This electric luxury sedan has an available MBUX Hyperscreen, an augmented reality head-up display, and the optional Level 3 hands-free driving system that allows you to drive with your hands off the wheel and feet off the pedals on some roads.

How Much Power Does the EQE Offer?

The new Mercedes-Benz EQE uses either a single or dual electric motor powertrain system. The horsepower for this electric sedan reaches either 280 for the single-motor version or 402 when you have the dual-motor layout. The torque offers a similar split with 391 lb-ft for the single motor models and 633 lb-ft for those with two electric motors. The single-motor models are set up with the motor on the rear axle to make them RWD versions, while the dual-motor versions have one motor on each axle, giving you the AWD system you desire. Driving range is rated at 352 miles for the RWD models and 406 miles when you have the dual-motor AWD versions.

All versions of this new electric luxury sedan use a 90.6 kWh battery pack which has been developed and produced in-house in Hedelfingen, Germany. The plant building these batteries is carbon-neutral, which should put a smile on your face if you think this electric sedan is the right choice for you. Currently, there isn’t an AMG variant of the EQE, but one is in the works and should be released in the middle of 2023 to give us a more exciting and fun electric sedan to drive.

Mercedes-Benz Commits to Environmental Positivity

It is important to note the battery production and its impact on the environment. Not only are the batteries built at a place that runs entirely on renewable energy, but these batteries now feature only minuscule amounts of cobalt. This is one of the first automakers to nearly eliminate precious metals from their batteries entirely.

In addition to renewable energy production, Mercedes-Benz works to source lithium from sources with minimal environmental impacts. This company intends to produce lithium synthetically in the future, which will make a huge difference in electric vehicle production.

The New EQE is a Confidence Boost in Luxury Garb

The traditional six-cylinder engine of the E-Class is gone, and now we have the new Mercedes-Benz EQE. This new electric sedan does everything possible to build in the qualities we admire about its predecessor. The base EQE 350+ accelerates to 60 mph in only 5.6 seconds and has a top speed of 130 mph to give this car the fun and powerful drive desired. The EQE 500 is the more powerful version, and it can finish this same spring in only 4.5 seconds.

Not only does the new EQE offer an impressive level of power and acceleration, but it also has the performance features desired to make it a car that’s fun to drive. This electric sedan has the best suspension and handling in the market. You’ll find an adjustable air suspension and adaptive dampers to create the most accommodating ride in the industry. When you’re pushing this car hard, you’ll find the suspension stiffens up and soaks up the bumps and bruises on the road to make this car fun to drive. There’s a passive rear-wheel steering system that tightens the turn radius making it much easier to drive around turns and parallel park this impressive sedan.

This Electric Car is Stunning

If you’ve admired Mercedes-Benz Styling in the past, you’ll certainly love what the EQE offers. This car is absolutely stunning on the outside, but the interior area is just as breathtaking. You’ll notice that various ambient lighting colors are offered that make it easy to set the mood and color you desire. This is the only electric car in its class with standard seat heating and ventilation. You’ll also find a hot stone massage feature, which is great for the drive home after a long day.

From the driver’s seat, you’ll enjoy the gorgeous three-spoke steering wheel, which features touch capacitive controls for the driver’s side and a large infotainment screen in the center. The Level 3 semi-autonomous driving system makes it easy to relax a little on mapped highways, giving you a great feeling from behind the wheel.

The display in front of the driver offers necessary information and customizable selections to make sure you have the driving experience desired. You’ll find a rectangular display that features range, energy consumption, speed, and 4k graphics for navigation and media. There’s also a head-up display to project some of the information onto the windshield for you.

Can the New Mercedes-Benz EQE be the Ideal Luxury Sedan?

If the new EQE wants to truly take over the spot where the E-Class resides, it needs to be considered the ideal luxury sedan. For many years, the E-Class has been the pinnacle of midsize sedan driving. Will the new EQE take this position? With the power, features, style, and comfort offered, this new electric luxury sedan certainly has taken a step in that direction.

The new Mercedes-Benz EQE is made to be a pleasant car to drive, whether you’re out for a nice cruise in the country or ready to push it hard through the corners. Will this be the electric luxury sedan you want to drive?