EQE FROM MERCEDES: CLEVER EV, CONFUSING PR.

EV Channels Review

The Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ is presented as a clever EV, though its marketing and positioning are deemed confusing. The reviewer highlights its exceptional aerodynamic efficiency, achieving a drag coefficient of 0.2, making it the slipperiest car in production. Interior space is praised, with ample room in the cabin and boot, and a practical layout for storage. The driving experience is described as refined, smooth, and quiet, akin to an E-Class, with a real-world range estimated between 300-350 miles from its 89 kWh battery, which the reviewer finds reasonable. However, the reviewer expresses disappointment with the lack of customization options, particularly for interior colors and wheel choices, especially given the car's premium price point (over £80,000). The reviewer concludes that while it's a great EV that performs its intended function as an executive saloon well, it feels more like an 'electric E-Class' with a significant price premium, suggesting an opportunity was missed to make it more distinct or compelling beyond its core function, potentially leaving its appeal primarily to chauffeur and company car users.