Progress in the technical development of the new Mercedes-AMG EQE has accelerated more than expected. The latest spy photos of the electric sports saloon show a significant loss of camouflage, being completely exposed, except for details. An electric variant that will be presented in the first half of 2022, and that will receive the name of AMG EQE 53 4MATIC.
Uncover integrate in just one month. The sportiest variant of the new Mercedes EQE it perched completely covered in camouflage in images outside the sports brand’s headquarters in Affalterbach, Germany, leaving virtually no detail in sight other than the large alloy wheels and the new spoiler on the trunk lid.
Details that are now completely uncovered in camouflage in these new spy photos, the most revealing to date of new Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC, with vinyl covering some sections such as the front grill area, part of the trunk lid or on the rear bumper. The truth is that, despite being hidden, the bumper does not present differences with the normal versions of the EQE, nor do the headlights, which remain darkened offering a more aggressive image.
The Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC 2022, rival of the BMW i4 M50
Only the grill closed by the multi-star panel will change to a piece like that of the older brother, reproducing the design of the sports brand with the chrome vertical bars in the Pan-American style. The second model of the new range of electrics from Mercedes-AMG will stand out for the cut in the height of the suspension and for the new spoiler placed on the edge of the boot lid, thin but eye-catching, in addition to the aerodynamic diffuser with grooves at the ends.
The prototype of the AMG EQE also features the ‘AMG Night’ package, with ledges of the glass surface painted black, offering themselves with elegant and sporty designs of alloy wheels, such as closed multi-spoke that mounts the test unit and that have been aerodynamically optimized. Inside there will be no noticeable differences beyond the special decoration, and the great «MBUX Hyperscreen» display expected to be standard, creating a unique interior environment.
Under the body, the AMG EQE 53 4MATIC will feature two electric motors from the older brother, albeit with much less power. The two power units will be regulated to offer a maximum power of 500 hp, approximately. The system will be powered by a lithium ion battery with a maximum capacity of 90 kWh, offering a maximum autonomy of 600 kilometers. As standard, it will have all-wheel drive with on-demand operation and the active rear axle steering with up to 10 ° improving the maneuvers and the lines in curves.