Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV makes India debut at ₹1.39 crore: Key highlights
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Mercedes-Benz EQE launched at ₹1.39 crore
Mercedes-Benz EQE comes at an introductory starting price of ₹1.39 crore (ex-showroom). It will be available in India through the CBU route. It will come with a 10-year warranty on the battery pack. The EV is required to be serviced once in two years.
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Nine exterior colour options for EQE
The EQE gets nine different exterior colour options, while the interior is available in two different shade options.
EQE gets host of advanced tech
EQE gets a transparent bonnet thanks to the onboard camera, which is the first such technology in any electric car in the world. Also, it comes with a 15-speaker audio system, Hepa air filter, Level 2 ADAS, adaptive Airmatic suspension system etc.
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Ventilated massging seats enhance riding comfort
EQE gets ventilated massaging seats that offer eight different massage patterns ensuring a comfortable and relaxing riding experience for the occupants.
EQE gets 56-inch mammoth screen
The all-new Mercedes-Benz EQE comes with a mammoth 56-inch Hyperscreen inside its cabin, which is the key attraction inside the SUV. This comes with a wide range of connectivity features and shows a plethora of information about the vehicle. The OLED screen comes with a zero-layer technology.
Mercedes-Benz EQE comes in India only in 500 4Matic guise
The Mercedes-Benz EQE comes available only in 500 4MATIC guise in India. The EQE 500 4MATIC is the top-spec variant of the EV globally, churning out 402 bhp peak power and 858 Nm of torque on offer, while the range stands at 521 km (WLTP) on a single charge. Powering this EV is a 90.6 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. It also comes with an All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The EQE also supports DC fast charging speeds up to 170 kW.
Mercedes-Benz EQE debuts in India
Mercedes-Benz has largest charger network in luxury EV space
Mercedes-Benz aims to extend its electric car charging network across India for both Mercedes and other brands' EVs from October 2023. The auto company will offer EV fast chargers for other OEMs too. Currently, it has the largest charging infrastructure network across India in the luxury EV segment, which Mercedes aims to expand further.
Mercedes-Benz India's leadership and employees have shifted to EVs
Mercedes-Benz India claims to be leading the EV transition from within its team. The automaker's leadership and employees have shifted to electric vehicles only, claimed the company.
Mercedes EQE's charge won't drop even if not driven for 15 days
Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV's charge won't drop even if not driven for 15 days. Usually, an electric vehicle's battery charges drop even if the vehicle is not driven. The EQE comes with a technology that ensures the charge is not dropped even if the EV is not driven for 15 days.
Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV to join EQS and EQB
Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV to join EQS sedan and EQB SUV. The EQB is currently Mercedes-Benz India's only electric SUV. Upon launch, the EQE will be positioned between the EQB and EQS. Expect it to be priced at around ₹1 crore (ex-showroom).
EQE electric SUV is a key part of Mercedes-Benz's Vision 2030
Mercedes-Benz said in 2021 that it will go all-electric by 2030, but with conditions. The German luxury automaker said that it will only sell electric vehicles where market conditions allow, implying that Mercedes-Benz may still sell petrol and diesel-powered vehicles after 2030 in countries that lack consumer demand for EVs. In India, where the demand for electric cars has been rising fast over the last few years, the automaker has taken a combined strategy for its products as it sells both fossil fuel-powered vehicles as well as all-electric models.
Mercedes-Benz EQE: Safety features
Mercedes-Benz EQE comes loaded with a wide range of active and passive safety features aided by advanced technologies. Safety features onboard the electric SUV include multiple airbags, a 360-degree camera, ABS with EBD along with a host of driving assistance tech like lane keep assist, autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and even parking assist.
EQE first debuted in October 2022
Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV first debuted in October last year. It comes as the SUV iteration of the EQE sedan. Also, the luxury electric SUV shares the same Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA) platform as the EQE sedan. This EVA platform underpins three electric cars from the German brand. Soon after breaking cover in October 2022, the car went on sale in the global market and now is ready to launch in India almost a year later. Upon launch, the SUV will be positioned between the EQS sedan and the EQB SUV.
Mercedes-Benz EQE gets plethora of powertrains globally
The new Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV gets multiple powertrain and battery options globally. The base variant EQE 350+ gets a single-motor, rear-wheel drive setup churning out 288 bhp power and 565 Nm of peak torque while offering 590 km (WLTP cycle) on a single charge. The more powerful EQE 350 4MATIC gets a dual motor setup that continues to produce 288 bhp, but significantly higher torque output at 765 Nm with a claimed range of 538 km (WLTP).
The EQE 500 4MATIC is the top-spec variant of the EV with 402 bhp peak power and 858 Nm of torque on offer, while the range stands at 521 km (WLTP) on a single charge. All variants come powered by a 90.6 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, while the 4MATIC variants get All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The EQE also supports DC fast charging speeds up to 170 kW.
Mercedes-Benz EQE: What the cabin offers
The cabin of the Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV gets the new S-Class-inspired portrait-oriented screen with the floating digital console behind the steering wheel. There is also an optional Hyperscreen layout that encompasses three individual displays under a single 1,410 mm-wide panel. These displays come powered by the latest MBUX OS, which brings a host of connectivity features including voice command, remote start and stop, OTA updates and more. The EQE will be a five-seater offering. The most impressive feature of the spacious cabin is the large dual displays that grab the attention at the very first glance.
Mercedes-Benz EQE: Design follows contemporary styling ethos
Visually, the Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV incorporates the same design philosophy as the other EQ models in the brand's lineup. This includes a star-studded glossy black panel in place of a conventional grille, aero-optimised alloy wheels, sleek LED DRLs running across the front profile, and swooping surfaces for better aerodynamics. The AMG variants come featuring some aggressive styling elements including the Panamericana grille, revised bumpers and different alloy wheels.
Mercedes plans to launch 3-4 new EVs in India by 2024
Mercedes-Benz India has already revealed in August this year that the automaker is gearing up to launch three to four new electric cars in the country over the next 12 to 18 months. The all-new EQE SUV comes as the first of them. Besides this, there are three more electric cars are expected to launch in India over the next one and a half years. However, the car brand has not revealed what will be those models. Considering the fact that the internal combustion engine-powered GLC has tasted pretty good success in the country and has become one of the leading revenue churners for the brand here, Mercedes-Benz may bring the pure electric version of the SUV, the EQC.
Mercedes-Benz is charging ahead to an electric future
Mercedes-Benz aims for 25% of car sales in India to be electric vehicles in the next three years. This will mark a substantial increase from the current figures of 3-4%. The already launched two models EQS sedan and EQB SUV along with the to-be-launched EQE SUV come as key parts of that strategy. Besides these electric cars, the luxury automaker may bring other EVs to India in the future. Globally, the automaker sells a range of electric cars which include the EQA SUV, EQC SUV, EQV van and EQE sedan, along with the models that are available in the Indian market.
Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV: Price expectations
It is yet to be known if the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV will be brought to India as a completely built unit (CBU) or will be manufactured locally. The manufacturing strategy will impact the pricing of this electric SUV. The SUV will directly compete with rivals like the BMW iX and Audi Q8 e-tron, which was launched in India a few days ago. Both the luxury electric SUVs come priced well over ₹1 crore. Expect the upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQE to come priced similarly as well. The other two EVs sold by Mercedes-Benz in India, EQB and EQS come available at a starting price of ₹77.50 lakh (ex-showroom) and ₹1.59 crore (ex-showroom), respectively.
EQE SUV to strengthen Mercedes-Benz's position in luxury EV market
Mercedes-Benz aims to strengthen its position further in the Indian luxury electric car market, where it already launched the EQS sedan and EQB SUV. With the launch of the EQE electric SUV, the automaker will have a three-product strong lineup in India, further strengthening the German luxury car brand's position against its rivals like Audi, BMW and Volvo, who also have launched their respective EVs in the country.
