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- The Mercedes-AMG EQE features standard all-wheel drive and up to 677 hp from its two electric motors.
- Range is still TBD from the all-electric sedan’s 90.6-kWh battery.
- Pricing will be available closer to the expected 2023 launch.
The team at AMG has been breathing extra life into the Mercedes-Benz lineup over the last 50 years and was eventually rolled into the corporate fold in 2005.
The AMG-bred machines have injected excitement into the Mercedes-Benz lineup, and that’s also true as the company transitions away from internal combustion. The latest addition to the battery-electric family is the Mercedes-AMG EQE. That translates to a 677-hp all-electric E-Class sedan.
Those following the Mercedes-AMG electric lineup might not be surprised by this big figure, especially considering it’s down on power from the larger EQS. The Mercedes-AMG EQE uses a pair of electric motors—one at each axle.
Base EQE examples will only make 617 hp, which means you’ll have to upgrade to the Dynamic Plus package to unlock the extra 60 hp. Still, the base model’s 701 lb-ft of torque is nothing to mock. The torque number, again, rises with the Dynamic Plus package to 738 lb-ft. Feeding these motors is a 90.6-kWh battery pack.
The motor configuration should make it clear the Mercedes-AMG EQE will feature all-wheel drive. Still carrying the 4Matic badges, the system uses the electric motors to feed torque between the axles and help it make the most of the available traction. The big power and all-wheel-drive system work together to rocket the AMG EQE to 60 mph from a standing start in 3.2 seconds, according to Mercedes. The top speed for cars with Dynamic Plus is 149 mph.
If you’re worried about putting too much power down at once, AMG is here to help with different drive modes that cap available power output. For example, switching to slippery mode limits output to 50%. That goes up in comfort mode to 80%. Unlocking all 677 hp from your Dynamic Plus AMG EQE requires a switch to the Race Start with boost function.
Like the Mercedes-AMG E63, the upcoming AMG EQE isn’t intended to be solely a performance monster but a luxury machine as well. The EQE’s adaptive air suspension should provide a cushion of air to isolate you from the roadway. Controlling the wheels is a four-link suspension at the front axle and a multi-link setup at the rear.
The interior appears to be as opulent as your internal combustion-powered AMG. Optional for the EQE is the hilariously massive Hyperscreen. Details are light about the non-Hyperscreen equipped EQE, but it’s likely similar to what we currently see in the base-model Mercedes EQS. Alongside high-tech screens, the EQE features special AMG badging on the steering wheel, sports pedals and throughout the interior.
For some auditory stimulation, Mercedes-AMG says its EQE will have settings to deliver a performance-car sound experience via three settings: balanced, sport and powerful. The system also splits the selections from what it calls Authentic and Performance settings.
The battery boasts the same size as its non-AMG sibling, which Car and Driver estimates can travel 300 miles on a single charge. With more intense power demands, overall range might fall below its less powerful counterpart. As for price, Mercedes-AMG will let the world know closer to its expected 2023 launch.
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