Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing for its EQE EV, which starts at $74,000 and will be available in multiple trim levels. The EQE is considered the German automaker's answer to calls for a smaller yet elegant version of the EQS sedan, which is the flagship electric model. The EQE is a larger and more expensive EV that blends the manufacturer's luxurious design sense with electric vehicle technology. Both models form part of Mercedes-Benz's electrification efforts, with more releases expected in the next few years.
Mercedes-Benz has made giant strides in the race to offer electric models to customers, following international approval to offer customers Level 3 of autonomy when using its driver assistance system called Drive Pilot. Currently, it's the first automaker to receive this credential. This means that drivers can legally do other things while the system self-drives the Mercedes. Another interesting aspect of Mercedes-Benz's EV roadmap is the EQXX concept car, which once drove for 747 miles on a single charge. That alone is a noteworthy event, considering that many consumers are skeptical about switching to EVs because of the range factor.
According to Mercedes-Benz, the EQE is its latest entry in the EV market, and it comes with a sedan body style. It's also based on the Mercedes-EQ premium-class electric architecture (EVA2). It has a sporty design which, according to the automaker, “exhibits all the characteristic elements of Mercedes-EQ, including aerodynamic one-bow lines and a striking cab-forward design.” Based on EPA estimates, the EQE should offer up to 305 miles of driving range. With a starting price of $74,900, the EQE is expected to raise the bar in the luxury electric car segment. U.S. dealerships should have the EQE by fall.
EQE Trim Levels And Key Features
Similar to the EQS sedan, the EQE comes in three different trim levels called Premium, Exclusive, and Pinnacle. And just like the EQS, each trim level comprises the 350+ sedan, 350+ 4MATIC, and 500 4MATIC. EQE units in the base trim, Premium, will start from $74,900 and peak at $85,900. Units in the Exclusive trim will start selling for between $77,000 and $88,000. Meanwhile, the Pinnacle trim will retail for between $80,000 and $91,500. There's a destination/delivery charge which is excluded from the aforementioned MSRP. The additional charge is $1,150.
Key features of the Premium trim include the MBUX Navigation service plus the Navigation with Intelligence function, Parking packages with surround view system and PARKTRONIC, heated front seats, power tilt, panoramic roof, keyless-go comfort package, and more. The Exclusive trim offers the entry trim's packages and adds active ambient light, MBUX augmented reality for navigation, and others. The Pinnacle builds on the offerings of both trims and includes four-zone climate control, an air balance package, energizing comfort, a head-up display, a 100-W USB package, and a couple more. Buyers of the Mercedes-Benz EQE EV will enjoy free fast charging for two years at any Electrify America station. It's also worth mentioning that access to charging stations is simplified with the use of Mercedes me Charge.
Source: Mercedes-Benz USA