2023 Mercedes EQE
The roster of electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz is growing as the luxury German automaker is expected to release the EQE sedan and EQS SUV for the 2023 model year. The EQS, a sedan based roughly on the popular S-Class, is already available for 22MY. We also recently wrote about the upcoming EQB SUV, which can be read here. The EQ moniker is part of its electric vehicle line delineation.
2023 Mercedes EQS SUV
Information has been somewhat scant on these models, judging from the Mercedes-Benz USA website, but details have been leaked online to various automotive sites as well as press releases from the OEM. Both vehicles are slated for a late 2022 release. Range capacity is estimated and will vary based on optional equipment, terrain (flatter-than-a-pancake versus mountains and hills), temperature, and weather.
Interior of EQS SUV with Hyperscreen display
The EQS SUV is essentially a sports utility version of the EQS sedan. Like the EQS, the SUV is expected to have the Hyperscreen, a three-panel (although it gives the illusion of being seamless) information center that stretches from the driver to the passenger window and is part of the MBUX, or Mercedes-Benz User Experience. It shares the length of the sedan (201.8 inches), the SUV has an anticipated range of up to 370 miles, besting the sedan at 350 miles. The EQS SUV has a rumored max 74 cubic feet of cargo capacity (presumably with the rear seats folded), seating for up to seven, and a 107.8 kWh battery that can DC fast-charge to 80 percent in just over 30 minutes. No word yet on price, but based on its sedan counterpart, the EQS SUV is likely to ring it over $100,000.
Smaller and more economical, the EQE is akin to an E-Class sedan in the EQ lineup. Boasting an even better estimated range—up to 410 miles—the EQE has been called “the downsized EQS” by the automotive press. And early reports show that it does have a lot of available features, including the popular Hyperscreen (with Augmented Reality Navigation) and ambient lighting. It’s about 5 inches shorter than the EQS (196.6 inches) and has seating for up to five. Estimated horsepower clocks in at 288 hp and has a 90 kWh battery. Early rumors have price estimates around $70,000.
As these models are not yet available for sale, the information is subject to change.
Visit mbusa.com for more information.
[08.23.22]