Mercedes-Benz is developing an electric successor to the EQE sedan, which was withdrawn from the U.S. market this year. The new model, spotted testing at the Nürburgring, adopts a traditional three-box design with an upright front end and a distinct trunk profile, moving away from the styling of its predecessor.
The vehicle is built on the MB.EA architecture, shared with the C-Class Electric and GLC electric SUV. It features an 800-volt electrical system capable of charging at 330 kW, which exceeds the performance of competitors like the BMW i5 and Audi A6 e-tron.
Powertrain options are expected to mirror the C-Class Electric lineup. The E400 variant may utilize a dual-motor setup with 482 hp and a 94 kWh battery, while an E300 version could offer 416 hp and an 85 kWh battery. The interior will likely feature a pillar-to-pillar digital dashboard.
The new electric sedan is scheduled to debut next year. While Mercedes-Benz anticipates strong demand in Europe, the company plans to offer the gas-powered E-Class alongside the electric version in the U.S. market to address varying consumer interest.
