Mercedes-Benz's electrification rollout will continue with the launch of an electric executive saloon called the EQE in 2022, and the model has now begun winter testing.
New spy shots show the Tesla Model S rival in what appears to be heavy disguise, so we can’t make definitive conclusions on how it will look. We can see, however, that it will feature a similar flowing, aerodynamically optimised design as its larger saloon sibling, the EQS.
The electric alternative to the E-Class will also adopt the smoothed-off face seen on the EQC SUV.
A long bonnet falls steeply towards the front of the car, while the roofline is almost coupé-like and the windscreen is steeply raked. As with the EQS, the wheels are pushed to each corner of the car, shortening the usual overhangs associated with a saloon.
The intent behind this is most likely to provide the maximum space for the large, floor-mounted battery under the passenger cell, but it should also benefit occupant space. One source told Autocar: “The EQE will be shorter in length than today’s E-Class but offer space comparable to the existing S-Class.”
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Peter Cavellini
The shape.
Doesn't look bad, just the rear, I hope it's better than previous iterations.
Ruaraidh
Going to have to be good
MB lost me as a customer because this is so late. When you consider the eSLS in two thousand and TWELVE! It's crazy how late they are with this. I replaced my E63 with a Model S and the EQE will have to be very good indeed to tempt me away from Tesla and the sheer convenience of Supercharging.
FRI2
Another 2012 Tesla
Another 2012 Tesla "challenger"....8 years behind and losing...it's sad...but it stacks well against other German brands... losers...
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