PUSHING THE LIMITS OF EV PERFORMANCE | 2023 MERCEDES-AMG EQE

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The 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE is presented as a formidable performance EV sedan that aims to deliver the thrills of its gasoline counterparts. The reviewer highlights its potent dual-motor AWD system, capable of producing up to 677 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque with the AMG Dynamic Plus package, enabling a blistering 0-60 mph time of 3.2 seconds. The sophisticated suspension, four-wheel steering, and optional carbon-ceramic brakes are praised for providing exceptional handling, control, and confidence, even at high speeds and during aggressive cornering. The reviewer considers it the finest performance EV driven to date, offering a cohesive and satisfying dynamic package. Positives include its rapid acceleration, precise steering, excellent braking feel, and surprisingly comfortable ride for a performance sedan. Criticisms are minor, focusing on the limited rear visibility, the desirability of more aggressive seats, and the infotainment's placement of controls like the rear defrost. The reviewer also notes the high curb weight (5500 lbs) and the lack of traditional AMG engine sound, compensated by an artificial "AMG Sound Experience." The optional flat paint is advised against due to maintenance issues. Overall, the EQE AMG is lauded as a well-resolved, unique, and smile-inducing performance EV.