Mercedes-Benz EQE 2025: Price, consumption, picture, technical data.
Mercedes-Benz EQE is building steam, er, electrons, to challenge a certain former Silicon Valley startup for a share of the luxury electric vehicle market. The German automaker is building an all-electric sedan called the EQE that will fill the space between Tesla’s compact Model 3 and mid-size Model S.
SUV Mercedes-Benz EQC
While it will be slightly smaller than the current Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan, it will essentially act as the electric counterpart to that gas-powered model; it’s part of the company’s broader plan to introduce electrification. So far, we’ve only seen spy photos of the upcoming EQE, but we’re told more official information will be released towards the end of next year. Until we hear more details, here’s what we know so far.
Engine, transmission and performance
The EQE will have electric motors in both the front and rear, enabling all-wheel drive. We expect its all-electric powertrain to be similar to that of the Mercedes-Benz EQC, which produces 402 hp and 561 lb-ft of torque. Since the EQE will be lighter than the 5500-pound EQC SUV, we expect it to be quicker and should accelerate from zero to 60 mph in under five seconds.
The sedan should also adopt the ute’s unique drive modes – Eco and Max Range – which help extend battery charge – and therefore increase range – by limiting the vehicle’s available power and speed. We know the EQE will be based on the company’s modular MEA architecture, a flat “skateboard-like” platform that can be adapted for vehicles of all sizes.
Range, charging and battery life
There’s no official word on what size battery will power the EQE, but we do know it will be mounted under the floor of the vehicle. It’s possible it could inherit the 93.2 kWh pack used on the EQC400 we drove, but we predict the sedan will have a longer range than the compact crossover, which we believe will have an estimated range of less than 200 miles. We also expect the EQE to use DC fast charging, which can take the battery from 10 to 80 percent in 40 minutes. Otherwise, it could take up to 10 hours to charge the battery from 10 percent to full at home using a 7.4 kWh onboard charger. Both estimates are based on Mercedes ‘ claims for the EQC, so they could very well change when the EQE is officially revealed.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
Neither the EPA nor Mercedes has provided an efficiency rating in MPGe, which is a miles-per-gallon equivalent for electric vehicles. Once that number is announced and we get an EQE to test, we’ll run it through our 200-mile highway route and report its real-world MPGe here. For more information on the EQE’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.
Interior, comfort and cargo
Mercedes is a luxury brand first and foremost, so we expect the interior of the upcoming EQE to stay true to that tradition. While it will likely have some unique EV flourishes, the cabin will certainly be loaded with premium materials and desirable features. The latter likely includes customizable ambient interior lighting, a fully digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, heated and ventilated seats, wireless charging, and more. Knowing that the EQE will be slightly smaller than the E-Class sedan and ride on a skateboard-like platform that should be a boon for packaging, we expect it to offer comfortable passenger accommodations and competitive cargo capacities.
Infotainment and connectivity
The EQE will almost certainly come with the latest version of Mercedes’ MBUX infotainment system. It could be very similar to the setup currently found in the E-Class, which features a 12.3-inch touchscreen that can be manipulated via various controls. These include a touchpad on the center console, intuitive switches on the steering wheel, and voice-activated commands, which in our experience can be more annoying than useful.
Safety and driver assistance functions
We expect the EQE to come with standard and optional driver assistance technology. In addition to common modern features like automated emergency braking and blind-spot monitoring, the sedan may even offer Level 3 autonomy, meaning it can drive itself for long stretches on the highway. For more information on the EQE’s crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.
Warranty and maintenance coverage
Mercedes offers limited and powertrain coverage on its current production models that is consistent with most competing luxury automakers. However, unlike BMW and Jaguar , the company does not offer free maintenance.
Price Mercedes-Benz EQE
The EQE is new to the Mercedes-Benz lineup and will slot below the larger and more luxurious EQS electric sedan. We expect it to arrive in U.S. showrooms in late .
Mercedes hasn’t said how much the Mercedes-Benz EQE will cost or what trim levels will be offered. We expect the starting price to be about €13,000 more than the entry-level E-Class sedan, which should bring it to about €65,000 when it goes on sale.
