It doesn’t get any clearer at Mercedes-Benz. The manufacturer already has an extensive model range, but is quietly continuing to introduce new cars. All fuel models also seem to have an electric equivalent. The Mercedes E-class has recently been supplemented with the EQE. And the GLE gets this EQE SUV as an electrical partner.
Something hasn’t gone quite right with Mercedes’ naming scheme. The brand’s first electric car is called EQC, but will undoubtedly get a name change in the near future. With its type designation without the addition of SUV, it gets in the way of the new Mercedes EQE and EQS (and later especially the electric C-class).
Mercedes EQE SUV shares powertrain with sedan version
The car in these spy photos is larger than the EQC and is in the segment of the GLE in terms of dimensions. To make that clear in the name, Mercedes simply adds the letters SUV. The Mercedes EQE SUV will be launched at the end of next year and will then share its powertrain with the EQE.
EQE 350 with 292 hp can charge with up to 170 kW
This means that there will be an EQE 350 (single engine, 292 hp, 530 Nm), which can charge with a maximum of 170 kW and can travel about 600 kilometers on its 90 kWh battery. Later there will also be 4WD versions of the EQE SUV – which is built in the United States – and even a sporty AMG version.