Mercedes-Benz's EQE SUV is its first electric crossover to get the AMG treatment

As part of its ambitious electric vehicle plans, Mercedes has unveiled its latest model, the EQE SUV, along with a bonus high-performance AMG version. Highlights of the new models include slippery aerodynamics, a large 90.6 kWh battery and very fast 0-100 km/h times on the AMG model.

Mercedes calls the EQE SUV a "versatile variant of the EQE executive sedan" which was launched recently. As such, it looks a lot like an SUV version of the EQE, although it's actually 3.5 inches shorter than the sedan. In terms of size, it sits somewhere between the EQ-B and EQS SUVs.

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It is one of the most aerodynamic SUVs, with a very slippery coefficient of drag of 0.26, even with running boards. Together with the large 90.6kWh battery, that contributes to an expected WLTP range of 342 miles (likely less on the EPA scale). Mercedes hasn't detailed the power or performance of the standard EQE model, but instead talks about battery efficiency, thermal cooling, energy recuperation, noise and vibration comfort and more in its extremely detailed press release.

The interior is made of a mix of natural and synthetic materials such as NeoTex and leather. Front and center is a curved Hyperscreen that includes three separate screens for the infotainment system, vehicle controls and more. The automaker said it has now integrated more streaming services (Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music) into the MBUX infotainment system. There is also a front passenger screen designed to allow the front passenger to watch television without distracting the driver.

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The AMG version is Mercedes' first performance SUV, and takes everything on the regular EQE at 11. Front and rear motors produce 617HP, or up to 677 from a boost function with the optional AMG Dynamic Plus package. The Race Start function allows you to put full power to the wheels (with sound played inside and outside the vehicle), going from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds.

Other AMG performance features include AMG-tuned air suspension, lowered ride height settings for Sport and Sport+ modes, active anti-roll bar, carbon-ceramic front brakes and standard rear axle steering.

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Some exterior touches include digital headlights that project Mercedes and AMG logos when the vehicle is off, large 21- and 22-inch wheels, and an AMG logo on the hood in place of the usual Mercedes logo. Inside, lucky buyers can choose from four interior options, with standard leather seats. The Hyperscreen also gets custom AMG graphics, including a performance readout on the center display.

More details on the EQE like powertrain options will be announced closer to launch. Mercedes-Benz did not detail pricing or availability, but said the standard v...