by Mercedes-Benz Prepares the Successor to the EQE Model
Mercedes-Benz continues testing its future electric model, which will replace the EQE. The new car, to be named the E-Class with EQ Technology, will feature a more traditional design, closer to conventional E-Class models with internal combustion engines. It is expected to have a power output of around 483 horsepower and a range of approximately 444 miles.
The Mercedes EQ electric lineup did not have high demand, which forced the company to temporarily suspend production to reduce inventory. Although production of the EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, and EQS SUV models recently resumed, the automaker is already working on future models with less rounded, more classic shapes.
Mercedes’ New E-Class EQ Is Coming To Right The EQE’s Wrongs
The new EQE successor is set to correct past mistakes with a completely new design that will resemble the conventional E-Class model. As a result, the car will look more like a sedan rather than a rounded object.
Design and Features of the New Model
During testing in snowy conditions, the E-Class EQ was well camouflaged, but it is likely to receive the brand’s new radiator grille – the so-called ‘iconic grille’. This chrome grille recently debuted on the GLC EV and will also appear on the upcoming C-Class EV. Its size is attention-grabbing, and there is also a light version with 942 light points and a glowing star.
The front and rear lights on the prototypes are temporary; on production cars, they will be replaced with production components featuring a starry design. A raised window line and a silhouette reminiscent of the C-Class EV are also visible. However, the E-Class differs by having traditional door handles and mirrors mounted at the base of the A-pillar.
Interior and Technical Specifications
Photographers have not yet obtained good shots of the interior, but it is expected that the C-Class EQ, following the CLA, will receive a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14-inch multimedia system, and a 14-inch display for the front passenger. The more upscale E-Class EQ may borrow solutions from the GLC and get a massive 39.1-inch diagonal screen.
The model will be built on the MB.EA platform and will have much in common with the GLC EV. This means a two-speed transmission, a battery with approximately 94 kWh capacity, and an all-wheel-drive system with two motors producing a combined 483 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque can be expected.
Performance and Charging
This configuration allows the GLC 400 4MATIC to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 4.3 seconds, with a top speed of 130 mph. The crossover also has a WLTP cycle range of up to 444 miles.
When the battery is low, drivers will appreciate the 800-volt electrical architecture and the capability for DC fast charging at 330 kW. This will allow the GLC to regain up to 188 miles of range in just 10 minutes.
Mercedes’s shift towards a more traditional design for its electric sedans may be an attempt to attract customers who did not accept the radical aesthetics of the first EQ models. The emphasis on familiar elements, such as the radiator grille and classic proportions, combined with advanced technologies, indicates a strategy of blending the brand’s heritage with the future. The success of this model could significantly influence the perception of electric Mercedes in the market, especially among conservative premium segment buyers.
