Mercedes-Benz has shared new particulars of the 2023 mannequin 12 months variations of its EQ-line of all-electric autos. Whereas a number of fashions sit upon the precipice of debuting within the US, Mercedes has launched much more variations that ought to be out there to US customers by 12 months’s finish. Test it out.
2023 may show to be the 12 months of the EQ, and German luxurious automaker Mercedes-Benz continues to develop its EQ-line of all-electric autos in a quest to ultimately abandon combustion altogether.
Two variations of the the EQS sedan have already reached US customers and can be adopted by two variations of a smaller EQE as nicely. Add SUV variations of each the EQS and EQE, an AMG EQS, and Benz’s most reasonably priced possibility within the EQB SUV, and the automaker’s saturation of the EV market rapidly grows tenfold.
EQS SUV manufacturing started in Alabama this week and can be adopted by US manufacturing of the EQE SUV later this 12 months. Now, we’ve discovered of a number of new variations of Mercedes’ present and upcoming EQ EVs that may quickly arrive as 2023 fashions.
Mercedes publicizes new variations of EQS, EQE for 2023
The German automaker shared new particulars and an upcoming timeline for the US launch of its 2023 mannequin EVs beneath the EQ line, which features a new model of each the EQS and EQE sedans.
This contains an EQS 450 4MATIC, which can be a part of the present 450+ and 580 4MATIC, in addition to a 350 4MATIC model of the EQE, becoming a member of the beforehand introduced 350+ and 500 4MATIC fashions.
Moreover, Mercedes has shared that the 2023 mannequin 12 months will embrace an AMG model of the EQE sedan, consistent with the beforehand introduced AMG EQS. Per the discharge:
The Mercedes-AMG EQE Sedan provides each sporty and spectacular driving dynamics. This mannequin is provided with a robust 328-volt high-performance drive battery, manufactured utilizing the newest lithium-ion know-how. The facility of the electrical motors is shipped to the street by the usual AMG Efficiency 4MATIC+ variable all-wheel drive. The system repeatedly distributes drive torque between the entrance and rear axles relying on the driving state of affairs, guaranteeing a considerably quicker response in comparison with a mechanical all-wheel drive system.
Mercedes hasn’t shared extra efficiency specs on that new AMG sedan but, however we’re excited to dig in and study extra. Per the automaker, listed below are the timings of when US customers can count on to see the arrival of the 2023 Mercedes EQ autos:
| 2023 Mannequin 12 months EV | Scheduled US Arrival |
| EQS 450 4MATIC | Late 2022 |
| EQS 450+ | Late 2022 |
| EQS 580 4MATIC | Late 2022 |
| EQE 350 4MATIC | Late 2022 |
| EQE 350+ | Late 2022 |
| EQE 500 4MATIC | Late 2022 |
| AMG EQE | Late 2022 |
| EQB 250+ SUV | Late 2022 |
An enormous issue we’re lacking right here is pricing. Whereas a number of the EQ fashions and their battery parts can be constructed on US soil (an enormous qualifying requirement for revised federal tax credit), we can not say for sure what fashions could or not qualify primarily based on MSRP thresholds ($80k for SUVs and $55k for automobiles).
At a beginning MSRP at $55,000, the EQB SUV may actually qualify, however it might must even be assembled within the US. Right here’s Mercedes touch upon the upcoming automobile:
The all-new, all-electric EQB 250+ SUV will be a part of the EQB line-up because the long-range variant, turning into the most recent entry level into the Mercedes-EQ Model. As probably the most reasonably priced automobile within the Mercedes-EQ line up, it interprets progressive luxurious in an edgy but comfy method. With state-of-the-art know-how equivalent to the ten.25″ instrument cluster and 10.25″ central show as customary, and an non-compulsory seven-seat configuration, the brand new EQB provides each area and innovation for quite a lot of transport wants.
We’re positive to study extra about pricing, and what could or could not qualify for US tax credit, as we transfer nearer to the arrival of those 2023 Mercedes EQ autos later this 12 months.
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