Mercedes-Benz’s flagship EQS electric limo now has a younger twin brother, the new EQE – and it’s due in local showrooms in the second half of 2022.
Meet the zero-emission future of Mercedes-Benz’s long-running E-Class large sedan, the new 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQE – due in Australian showrooms in the second half of 2022.
The sixth electric model from the Mercedes-EQ sub-brand, the new EQE rides on the same EVA platform as the flagship EQS limo unveiled earlier this year, but shrinks the larger car’s dimensions, styling and long-range powertrains to occupy the same segment as Mercedes-Benz’s petrol- and diesel-powered E-Class sedan.
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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQE performance and range
Two EQE variants will be available at launch – though only one of the variants, the EQE 350, has been detailed so far.
Powering the EQE 350 is a single electric motor on the rear axle, developing 215kW and 530Nm – outputs on par with the petrol-powered E350’s 220kW/400Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. No performance specifications are quoted.
It’s paired to a 90kWh battery pack, good for between 548km and 660km of estimated driving range, according to Europe’s WLTP cycle – just exceeding the 652km of the EQE’s closest size rival, the Tesla Model S Long Range (albeit with all-wheel drive).
The EQE 350 will be joined at launch by a second variant, details of which have yet to be released, with dual-motor 4Matic all-wheel drive variants to follow at a later date. While not confirmed by the car maker, an AMG performance version is also likely to arrive within the coming years.
Highlights of the powertrain include the electric motor’s special six-phase, permanent-magnet design, a battery comprised of just 10 per cent cobalt, and battery management software than can be updated over the air.
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQE charging
DC fast-charging at up to 170kW is standard, enabling a 10 to 80 per cent recharge (or up to 462km of range) in as little as 32 minutes. A 15-minute stint on a DC charger can add up to 250km of WLTP-estimated range to the battery.
AC charging at up to 11kW is standard, allowing a claimed zero to 100 per cent charge time of eight hours and 25 minutes. 22kW AC capability is optional in Europe, cutting the charging time to four hours and 25 minutes.
Helping to recuperate used electrical energy are four regenerative braking modes – D+, D, D- and D Auto – along with an Eco Assist feature that tunes the recuperation to the driving situation and the car’s surroundings. The satellite navigation system can also plan the ideal route around charging station locations.
Japanese customers will also get access to ‘vehicle-to-grid’ (V2G) and ‘vehicle-to-home’ (V2H) bi-directional charging technologies, allowing energy from the EQE’s battery to be redirected back into the electrical grid or the owner’s home.
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQE exterior
Mirroring the approach taken for Mercedes-Benz’s larger cars, the new EQE is a scaled-down version of the flagship EQS, sharing its larger sibling’s ‘single-bow’ roofline and aero-focused design.
Up front, an interpretation of the Mercedes-EQ brand’s shared front end features, with a closed-off upper grille panel splitting LED headlights (or, as an option, the more advanced Digital Light headlights available on the EQS). The full-width LED light bar on other EQ models doesn’t feature, however.
The rear overhang is shorter than that of its larger sibling, while the roofline meets the body sooner to create a traditional sedan-like rear end – though whether it features a conventional boot, or retains the EQS’s liftback tailgate isn’t clear.
Alloy wheels between 19 and 21 inches in diameter are available, as are regular, Electric Art and AMG Line styling packages. Other exterior highlights include frameless door windows, a rear lip spoiler, and a “very good” drag coefficient – though how close it is to the EQS’s 0.20 is yet to be confirmed.
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQE interior
Inside, EQE buyers can option the same futuristic ‘MBUX Hyperscreen’ dashboard as the larger EQS, combining a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, 17.7-inch central touchscreen and 12.3-inch front passenger touchscreen into one panel stretching the full width of the interior – the glass cover over which is curved into shape at temperatures of around 650 degrees.
Standard models in Europe stick with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and freestanding 12.8-inch central touchscreen only – though no images of the entry-level setup have been released. It remains to be seen which interior configuration will be standard in Australia.
Both systems run Mercedes-Benz’s second-generation MBUX infotainment software, with the ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice assistant, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, three different views (Discreet, Sporty and Classic), up to seven driver profiles, and a suite of artificial intelligence features placing key vehicle functions on the home screen (dubbed the ‘zero layer’) based on the driver’s preferences.
Comfort seats trimmed in Neotex material (a combination of nubuck leather and neoprene) are standard in the Electric Art variant, with AMG Line versions stepping up to a sports seat design. A selection of open-pore wood and 3D-effect trim inlay options are available, along with a slew of leather colour combinations.
Available interior features in Europe include wireless phone charging, a 15-speaker, 710-watt Burmester surround sound system, keyless entry, an electric tailgate, a head-up display, auto-opening power doors, and a 64-colour ‘active’ ambient lighting system that varies in colour and brightness depending on the driving and recuperation modes selected.
Mercedes-Benz’s ‘Energizing Comfort’ massaging and ‘vitality’ package is available, along with a HEPA particle filter, an available Air Balance fragrancing system, and a ‘Sound Experiences’ system that plays curated driving sounds in place of a petrol-powered car’s combustion engine.
The standard two-zone or optional four-zone automatic climate control systems combine their heating systems with that of the electric powertrain to improve efficiency and extend driving range.
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQE dimensions and chassis
The new EQE measures 4946mm long, 1961mm wide and 1512mm high, riding on a 3120mm wheelbase – 9mm shorter overall than a current-generation, petrol-powered E-Class sedan, but 101mm wider, 57mm taller and a not-insignificant 181mm longer in wheelbase.
The longer wheelbase and wider body deliver increased interior space, with Mercedes-Benz highlighting 27mm greater front shoulder room and an 80mm-longer interior than a comparable E-Class.
Behind the rear seats there’s 430 litres of boot space (according to VDA standards).
Under the skin, adaptive air suspension can be optioned, capable of raising the body by 25mm, or lowering it by 20mm for improved aerodynamics at high speed. Optional rear-wheel steering in 4.5- or 10-degree varieties cuts the turning circle from 12.5 metres to 11.6 or 10.7 metres, the latter on par with Mercedes-Benz’s smallest A-Class hatchback.
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQE safety and autonomous technology
Available driver assistance systems include adaptive cruise control, lane-centring assist (with the ability to follow lanes around corners), lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, emergency stop assist (which safely brings the car to a halt if the driver is incapacitated), driver attention warning, a 360-degree camera, and autonomous emergency braking with intersection support.
Owners can use their phone to park their EQE from outside the vehicle, while full autonomous valet parking will be offered in certain regions, with the so-called ‘Intelligent Parking Pilot’ system capable of navigating the car on its own through a multi-storey car park, finding a spot, and parking in it – and vice versa for leaving the space, all with the driver standing far away from the car.
When will the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQE come to Australia?
Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed first local deliveries of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQE will commence in the second half of 2022. Local pricing and specifications will be confirmed closer to launch.
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