German legacy automaker Mercedes-Benz’s EQE sedan apparently saw an increase in its EPA range for the 2024 model year, as per the latest ratings on the agency’s website.
EPA range changes and energy consumption rating
InsideEVs outlined that the Mercedes-Benz EQE family includes four variants: RWD EQE 350+, AWD EQE 350 4Matic, EQE 500 4Matic, and sportier AWD AMG EQE.
For reference, the 2023 model year had an EPA range point of 225 miles to 305 miles. Impressively, all AWD variants for the 2024 model year saw improvements in the EPA Combined range. However, the RWD variant reported a slight decline in range.
Presented below is the EPA range comparison of the 2024 and 2023 EQEs:
| Mercedes-Benz EQE | 2024 Model Year | 2023 Model Year | Changes |
| EQE 350+ | 298 miles | 305 miles | down 7 miles or 2.3% from |
| EQE 350 4Matic | 280 miles | 260 miles | up 20 miles or 7.7% from |
| EQE 500 4Matic | 298 miles | 260 miles | up 38 miles or 14.6% from |
| AMG EQE 4Matic+ | 230 miles | 225 miles | up 5 miles or 2.2% from |
Meanwhile, here are the 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE’s energy consumption ratings (charging losses included):
| EPA Energy consumption | Combined | City | Highway |
| 2024 Mercedes EQE 350+ | 90 MPGe: 374 Wh/mi | 86 MPGe: 392 Wh/mi | 96 MPGe: 351 Wh/mi |
| 2024 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic | 90 MPGe: 374 Wh/mi | 86 MPGe: 392 Wh/mi | 96 MPGe: 351 Wh/mi |
| 2024 Mercedes EQE 500 4Matic | 96 MPGe: 351 Wh/mi | 98 MPGe: 344 Wh/mi | 94 MPGe: 359 Wh/mi |
| 2024 Mercedes AMG EQE 4Matic+ | 73 MPGe: 462 Wh/mi | 73 MPGe: 462 Wh/mi | 74 MPGe: 455 Wh/mi |
Basic specifications
Mercedes has yet to disclose more details about the changes between the 2023 and 2024 EQEs. In fact, the model’s online configurator still only displays the prior model year.
Here are the 2023 Mercedes EQEs’ basic specifications for reference:
| Model | Drive | Battery (kWh) | EPA Range | 0-60 mph (sec) |
| 2023 Mercedes EQE 350+ 19-inch | RWD | 90.6 | 305 mi* | 6.2 |
| 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic 19-inch | AWD | 90.6 | 260 mi* | 6.0 |
| 2023 Mercedes EQE 500 4Matic 19-inch | AWD | 90.6 | 260 mi* | 4.5 |
| 2023 Mercedes AMG EQE 4Matic+ 20-inch | AWD | 90.6 | 225 mi* | 3.2 |
| 2024 Mercedes EQE 350+ 19-inch | RWD | 298 mi | ||
| 2024 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic 19-inch | AWD | 280 mi | ||
| 2024 Mercedes EQE 500 4Matic 19-inch | AWD | 298 mi | ||
| 2024 Mercedes AMG EQE 4Matic+ 20-inch | AWD | 230 mi |
As you can observe in the table above, the EQE 500 4Matic AWD variant will offer the same EPA range of 298 miles as the base variant EQE 350+ RWD.
According to Car and Driver, the 2024 EQEs will have a 90.6-kWh battery pack that enables more than a 300-mile driving range. It can apparently charge from 10%-100% in just 9.5 hours with a 240-volt Level 2 charger. It is faster with a DC fast charger at only 31 minutes from 10%-80%.
Pricing
As expected, Mercedes has not yet announced the official pricing of the 2024 EQEs. To give you an idea, here are the current prices of the 2023 model-year variants:
| Model | Base Price | Dest. Charge | Tax Credit | Effective Price |
| 2023 Mercedes EQE 350+ 19-inch | $74,900 | +$1,150 | N/A | $76,050 |
| 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic 19-inch | $77,900 | +$1,150 | N/A | $79,050 |
| 2023 Mercedes EQE 500 4Matic 19-inch | $85,900 | +$1,150 | N/A | $87,050 |
| 2023 Mercedes AMG EQE 4Matic+ 20-inch | $106,900 | +$1,150 | N/A | $108,050 |
| 2024 Mercedes EQE 350+ 19-inch | N/A | |||
| 2024 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic 19-inch | N/A | |||
| 2024 Mercedes EQE 500 4Matic 19-inch | N/A | |||
| 2024 Mercedes AMG EQE 4Matic+ 20-inch | N/A |
Considering that the 2023 Mercedes EQE variants cost more than $55,000, customers cannot benefit from the US federal tax credits of up to $7,500. Therefore, it is highly likely the 2024 EQEs will also not make the eligible lists of the IRA’s EV tax credits.
