Mercedes-Benz EQE Bristles with Modern Tech

Initially, it may have been all about the bass, but now it is all about the technology, and the new Mercedes-Benz EQE fairly bristles with tech goodies.

The sporty business saloon – the fifth model in the Mercedes-EQ range offered locally – packs all the essential functions of the EQS in a slightly more compact format, having a slightly shorter wheelbase, shorter overhangs, and more recessed flanks.

At market launch, the local model range will initially comprise two variants: the EQE 350+ with 215 kW and 565 Nm and the Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 4MATIC with 350 kW and 858 Nm.

"2023 is an extremely critical year for the Mercedes-EQ offensive in South Africa," says Mark Raine, Co-CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa, and Executive Director of Passenger Cars. "Alongside the EQA, EQB, EQC and EQS, we are introducing the all-new, avant-garde EQE. This business saloon cements our reputation as a manufacturer of class-leading, technologically advanced luxury vehicles in the EV space.

With a driving range of up to 645 km, the EQE effortlessly reconciles innovation and emotion with forward-thinking sustainability.

With the optionally available MBUX Hyperscreen, the entire instrument panel is a single widescreen that determines the aesthetics of the whole cockpit and interior. The high-resolution screens merge seamlessly under the shared glass cover.

The clever software completely adapts to its user and makes personalised suggestions for numerous infotainment, comfort, and vehicle functions. With the zero-layer design, the user does not have to scroll through submenus or give voice commands. The primary applications are available situationally and contextually on the top level.

The EQE 350 has an electric drivetrain (eATS) on the rear axle, while the AMG model is also equipped with an eATS at the front axle. The electric motors are permanently excited synchronous motors (PSM). With the PSM, the rotor of the AC motor is fitted with permanent magnets to void the need for a power supply.

In the EQE, the lithium-ion battery consists of 10 modules and has a usable energy content of 90,56 kWh, while the battery management software allows updates over the air (OTA). In this way, the energy management of the EQE remains up to date throughout the life cycle.

In the case of the battery, the optimised active material consists of nickel, cobalt, and manganese in a ratio of 8:1:1. This reduces the cobalt content to less than 10%.

Navigation with Electric Intelligence plans the fastest and most convenient route, including charging stops, based on numerous factors and reacts dynamically to traffic jams or a change in driving style, for example. The function includes visualisation in the MBUX infotainment system as to whether the available battery capacity is sufficient to return to the starting point without charging.

Newly appointed Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Alex Boavida, says" this is genuinely business avant-garde meeting progressive luxury.

The car has a potential range of 645 kilometres on a single charge and an enhanced charging process to make it charges faster. Plus, there is a 10-year or 250 000-kilometre battery warranty.

The AMG Sound Experience offers a soundtrack for outside and inside that begins with the standard basic version 'Authentic', where the driver can regulate the sound and its intensity depending on the driving status and the selected drive program.

The hallmark AMG driving sounds generate with the help of additional hardware, including unique speakers, a bass actuator, and a sound generator.

The AMG Dynamic Plus Package also includes the AMG Sound Experience 'Performance' that creates an even more emotional soundscape. In addition to the drive sounds, it encompasses most of the so-called event sounds – including locking, starting, and stopping the motor. The program even simulates the click of the indicators.

The EQE rides on a four-link front suspension and multilink rear suspension, closely related in design to the current-generation S-Class. As an option, the EQE retails with AIRMATIC air suspension with ADS+ adaptive damping system.

On the EQE 43 4MATIC, (optional) AMG RIDE CONTROL+ air suspension with adaptive adjustable damping has been optimised with AMG-specific wheel carriers, suspension links and anti-roll bars with higher rigidity.

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