Video Summary
The Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 SUV is the eighth and latest in Mercedes' line of electric passenger cars, and is the entry-level model in Australia.It's built on the EVA2 electric car platform, with lots of technology and a high price.
The EQE denotes electric, the third letter explains the segment, in this case 'E' is the equivalent of the GLE.
It costs roughly the same as the entry-level GLE 300d, but has more comfort and luxury equipment. GLE is diesel, all-wheel drive, and has the option of 7 seats.
Rivals include BMW iX, the Audi Q8 e-tron, and Jaguar I-Pace.
It's the slowest accelerating EQE SUV, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds.
It has an equal best range between recharges and the equal best consumption of any model.
All EQE SUVs can charge at up to 170kW DC.
Getting in the car is like getting into a deep and comfy bucket.
There is a large OLED touchscreen, and a configurable digital instrument panel.
Rear occupants enjoy sprawling space, rear air-con vents, and flip-out USB-C points.
There is 520 liters of boot space expanding to 1675 liters with the rear seats folded down.
The 0 to 100 claim does not do justice to the car, with typical EV throttle response.
Driving with sport mode creates more urgent power.
The heavy battery pack creates a low center of gravity, meaning it corners flat, with good body control.
Most SUVs, by contrast, are pretty wobbly, swaying a lot in corners.
While driving, the brakes released momentarily when braking hard on wet, rough surfaces.
Looks like a people mover, is classed as an SUV, and drives like a passenger car.
Overall, it is a capable EV but the high price reflects it being a Mercedes.
