If you happen to be familiar with the EQS, you'll recognise the EQE immediately as its close cousin. The two cars share the same EVA2 all-electric platform, but the EQE is 270mm shorter, though is still almost 5-metres in length. Which makes it at touch larger than an E-Class; in fact the dimensions more similar to the brand's CLS four-door coupe. There are super sleek aerodynamics - and very big wheels (either 19 or 20-inches). What's under the panel work is interesting too. This is the first Mercedes to be built using 100% recycled steel.
As you approach the EQE, the door can automatically open for you, unaided and chauffeur-like, then it'll close behind you once the seatbelt has clicked in. Most customers are going to want to pay more for the extra cost Hyperscreen which spans a complete width of the dashboard. There are three parts to it; the main centre touchscreen, the instrument monitor and the head-up display. Plus at further spend, you can add a fourth passenger-side infotainment centre, which allows your front seat friend to play games, watch movies or access various secondary controls.
Full-battery platforms are usually more than space efficient than combustion ones - and so it proves here. The EQE has an 80mm longer wheelbase than an E-Class and that really brings benefits in the back for leg room, which is very generous. Headroom is as good as in an EQS. Boot space though - 430-litres - is 180-litres down on that larger model.