PICS: New Mercedes Benz full electric EQE sedan on its way to South Africa

German carmaker Mercedes Benz has unveiled plans to bring its latest its sporty business saloon, the EQE, to South Africa.

Mercedes has also revealed specifications and features for the fully electric car EQE sedan that is estimated to sell from R18m to R2 million.

“2023 is an extremely important year for the Mercedes-EQ offensive in South Africa,” said Mark Raine, Co-CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa per TopAuto.

“Alongside the EQA, EQB, EQC, and EQS, we’re introducing the all-new, avant-garde EQE. This business saloon cements our reputation as a manufacturer of class-leading, technologically advanced luxury vehicles in the EV (electric vehicle) space.”

BusinessTech Africa has gathered that the new EQE will be initially available in luxury 350+ and the more sporty AMG 43 format.

According to Mercedes South Africa, the German-made EQE offers a fully charged driving range of up to 645km and comes with all the essential functions of the EQS in a slightly more compact format.

“Compared to the luxury liner EQS, the EQE is even more streamlined, with a slightly shorter wheelbase, shorter overhangs, and more recessed flanks,” Raine added.

“This includes a PremiumDrive Platinum 5-year/100,000 km maintenance plan and a 10-year battery warranty. Final pricing will be confirmed shortly.”

Boasting a fully electric engine that allows for both models to reach a top speed of 210km/hr, the car is also powered by a 90.56kW battery pack.

“EQEs will be able to charge from 10 to 80% in 32 minutes if plugged into a consistent 170kW DC charger,” reports BusinessTech.

“The standard configured EQE 350+ is said to be powered by a single, rear-mounted electric motor, generating 215kW of power and 565Nm of torque. The AMG 4Matic will, however, put out slightly more with 350kW of power and 858Nm of torque.”

Mercedes also told TopAuto, that more about the EQE range would be announced later in January.