Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is a full-size luxury electric SUV for buyers who want flagship comfort and quick acceleration without stepping up to a full-size Merc SUV, priced from Rs 1.41 crore ex-showroom for the sole EQE 500 4MATIC variant, with a claimed ARAI range of 550 km. It comes in exactly one configuration in India: fully loaded, dual-motor, all-wheel drive, no lower-priced single-motor version to ease you in.
Is the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV right for you?
Best for
- Buyers upgrading from a petrol S-Class or GLE who want silent, instant power without compromise
- Owners with home wallbox charging (up to 11kW) who can top up overnight and use DC fast charging only on longer trips
- Drivers who value ride comfort and agility together, thanks to standard air suspension and rear-axle steering
- Anyone comparing locally assembled luxury EVs, since local assembly here helps keep pricing more competitive than fully imported rivals
Think twice if
- Buyers wanting a cheaper entry point into the EQE line, since India gets only the fully loaded EQE 500 4MATIC at Rs 1.41 crore, with no lower-priced single-motor variant
- Anyone cross-shopping 800V ultra-fast-charging EVs, as the EQE SUV's DC peak of around 170kW trails those platforms on charging speed
- Rear passengers who prioritise headroom above all else, since the coupe-influenced roofline trims rear headroom slightly
- Buyers who want a real-world tested range figure to plan trips around, since only the ARAI-claimed 550 km number is available for this model
EVz Score: 4.3 / 10 Fair
Computed from catalogue data, not opinion, for the EQE 500 4MATIC variant (the model's best). Range-based components use the claim adjusted by the segment's measured average shortfall, never the raw claim. How the score works.
Available colours
9 exterior colours offered. Swatches are approximate on-screen representations, not official paint codes, and availability can vary by variant.
Variants, specs, on-road price and running cost
Charging: ~10-80% in under 60 min on 170kW DC; AC up to 11kW wallbox (~0-100% ~10h)
- Ex-showroom₹1,41,00,000
- Road tax waived for EVs₹0
- Registration waived for EVs₹0
- Insurance (est.)₹4,93,500
EV road tax & registration are waived in Delhi.
At Rs 8/kWh vs Rs 105/litre, 6 km/kWh. Model your own commute in the savings calculator.
Charging and living with it
Charging: ~10-80% in under 60 min on 170kW DC; AC up to 11kW wallbox (~0-100% ~10h). Most owners charge overnight at home; plan public or workplace charging for longer trips. Home AC charging on an 11kW wallbox takes about 10 hours for a full charge, while a 170kW DC fast charger gets you from 10% to 80% in under an hour when you need a quick top-up on the road.
5-year cost of ownership
Based on 40 km/day, the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV EQE 500 4MATIC costs about ₹1,600/month to run versus ₹8,400/month for a comparable petrol car, a saving of ₹82,733/year at July 2026 prices.
| Monthly | Annual | 5-year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | ₹8,400 | ₹1,02,200 | ₹5,11,000 |
| EV | ₹1,600 | ₹19,467 | ₹97,335 |
| You save | ₹6,800 | ₹82,733 | ₹4,13,665 |
Assumes 15 km/l petrol, 6 km/kWh EV, ₹105/l petrol and ₹8/kWh electricity, 40 km/day. Figures as of July 2026.
Strengths
- Strong performance: 408 bhp dual-motor AWD, 0-100 km/h in ~4.9s
- Locally assembled, improving pricing versus fully imported rivals
- Air suspension and rear-axle steering give big-car agility
Watch-outs
- Only one fully loaded variant, no cheaper single-motor option in India
- DC peak (~170kW) trails 800V competitors
- Coupe-influenced roofline trims rear headroom slightly
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FAQ
What is the real-world range of the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV?
There is no independently tested real-world range figure available yet for the EQE SUV. The only number Mercedes-Benz and ARAI provide is the certified ARAI figure of 550 km, which is a lab-tested claim, not a road-tested one. Treat it as a ceiling, and expect a meaningfully lower number in daily use with AC, highway speeds and payload factored in.
How fast does the EQE SUV charge?
On a compatible 170kW DC fast charger, the EQE 500 4MATIC's 90.5 kWh battery can go from about 10% to 80% in under 60 minutes. On a home or workplace AC wallbox rated up to 11kW, a full 0-100% charge takes roughly 10 hours, which suits overnight charging for most owners.
Which EQE SUV variant should I buy?
There is only one variant sold in India, the EQE 500 4MATIC at Rs 1.41 crore ex-showroom. It comes fully loaded with dual-motor AWD (408 bhp, 0-100 km/h in about 4.9 seconds), air suspension and rear-axle steering, so there is no trim decision to make, only whether the EQE SUV itself fits your budget.
Is the EQE SUV worth it compared to imported luxury EV rivals?
Because the EQE SUV is locally assembled in India, its pricing is more competitive than it would be as a fully imported car, which is a genuine advantage over rivals brought in via CBU routes. Where it gives ground is DC charging speed, since its roughly 170kW peak trails newer 800V-architecture competitors that can charge meaningfully faster.
What is the running cost of owning an EQE SUV?
With a 90.5 kWh battery and 300kW motor output, running costs will track typical home-charging electricity rates for a large luxury EV, well below petrol running costs for an equivalent S-Class or GLE-class vehicle. The bigger cost consideration is the Rs 1.41 crore entry price itself, since there is no lower-cost variant to soften the initial outlay.
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