The all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS is among the most sublime cars on the road right now, an understated exterior wrapped around a sumptuous interior, featuring all the niceties you’d expect from an S-badged Merc with the effortless acceleration of an EV and stellar ride quality to boot. The flagship EV is, quite simply, very good.
It’s also very expensive, big and exclusive.
Thankfully, there’s now a more affordable option — well, slightly more affordable, anyway. Welcome to the Mercedes-Benz EQE: an all-electric sedan that’s about a foot shorter, 230 ponies less powerful, goes 45 fewer miles on a charge, and, crucially, costs $30,000 less.
Despite all that, don’t call this a downgrade.
The EQE is a perfect choice for anyone who doesn’t quite need the dimensions, performance or that little bit of extra range of the EQS.
