Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the EQE range for South Africa. Set to hit showrooms later in the first quarter of 2023, indicative pricing has now also been released.

The Mercedes-Benz EQ family will increase by two, with the addition of the EQE 350 and AMG EQE 43 confirmed for introduction in early 2023. The first customer deliveries are expected to take place by March. As it stands, Mercedes-Benz SA already has the EQA, EQB, EQC and EQS which were introduced to the market in 2022.

So, what’s the EQE? Essentially, it is an electrified sporty business sedan. From launch, there’ll be two offerings; EQE 350+ and EQE 43 4Matic, the latter fettled by performance specialists AMG. The EQE 350+ has 215 kW and 565 Nm, along with a range claim of up to 645 km, and is rear-wheel driven. As far as performance goes, 0-100 kph is dispatched in 6.4 seconds and will run to a top speed of 210 kph.

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For those wanting some electrified performance, the Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 4Matic has 350 kW and 858 Nm. There’s a motor on each axle and it’ll sprint to 100 kph in a claimed 4.2 seconds. It has a range claim of up to 535 km, based on WLTP.

Inside, you can expect a highly-advanced cabin, complete with a massive infotainment screen that dominates the central cluster. MBUX software along with voice control will be available too, meaning you can say things like “Hey Mercedes, I am cold” and the car’s climate control will activate the heating.

How much does the Mercedes-Benz EQE cost in South Africa?

For now, Mercedes-Benz SA has released only “estimated” pricing, saying final figures “will be confirmed shortly”. So, check out indicative pricing below, which includes a PremiumDrive Platinum 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan and a 10-year battery warranty.

Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ – R1 800 000 (estimated)

Mercedes-AMG EQE 43 4Matic – R2 200 000 (estimated)