Mercedes-AMG EQE Makes Its Official Debut
Mercedes-Benz's electric lineup is rapidly taking shape with new model announcements coming at a steady pace. This week the German automaker presented a performance-focused variant of a model we've already seen, the EQE.
The newest EQE carries the AMG badge, which of course means it will deliver lots of power and a dynamic driving experience. The newcomer joins the AMG EQS in the lineup.
The new AMG EQE 53 brings the output of the regular model's two electric motors to 617 hp and 701 lb-ft of torque. With the optional Dynamic Plus package, it's even possible to boost output to 677 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque. With this amount of horsepower, it takes only 3.4 and 3.2 seconds, respectively, to reach 97 km/h from a standstill. Torque is sent to the wheels through a single-speed transmission. A less-powerful AMG EQE 43 model will be offered in Europe, but not in North America.
AMG says it has improved the powertrain and cooling system for this 53 version. Most of the power is sent to the rear, to provide the necessary sense of sportiness. The vehicle’s 90.6-kWh battery is the same as the regular EQE. As you’d expect, with more power, the range will be reduced, but we don’t yet have official figures for that.
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