I leased this car for a huge discount and it’s amazing. Massage seats, HUD, and ride comfort are fantastic. At least better than the CLS I drove previously. My cousin leased a model 3 CY 2021 and the steering wheel was already starting to peel within 2 years. Build quality hopefully is better in the highland, but he jumped to an electric BMW. Bottom line is…trust what gjeebs is telling you. This is actually a great car. No manufacturer has a “perfect” car, and almost all EVs at this price depreciate crazy. Either through the market forces or because of Elons whims.
Everyone in the comments is hating on this thing and i wont deny that Tesla still has the most compelling EVs when you factor in the entire portfolio of charging and tech but as someone who doesnt own a tesla now i really like the EQE.
This is an “if Tesla didn’t exist” car, like many legacy automaker EVs. If Tesla didn’t exist, this would be a thrilling offering. But then, if Tesla didn’t exist, legacy automakers would not be making EVs.
Huge price difference between them depending in what Tesla you go for even comparing the base eqe. Batteries great in the Tesla. I have a model Y and the eqe, there’s no comparison eqe 350 prem plus and the Mercedes tech is phenomenal. 3-4 months in and still finding new things
Just buy the premium plus model at the same cost. It has everything and your getting 21 inch wheel, better ambient, bermister, rear privacy, different rear end etc. you still get rear steering, air suspension etc.
Mercedes missed the boat COMPLETELY with the design on their electric range. Absolutely disgusting and inexcusable. My buddy works at MB and said they are SITTING
Not overly big in the rear. But you can fit 3 adults. Centre console position in the rear is quite far forward, so if in the middle your feet still has room.
I am a ways from being done with my 21 Model S but I am seriously liking the new Mecan Turbo from Porsche. I am going to test drive one when it gets here in Nov. The EQE, gotta have the complete front digital dash of the EQS.
@@Gjeebs how was the overall ownership experience? The only thing that scares me about Mercedes, Audi, BMW or Porsche ownership is the service and repair costs. My Aunt owns a Q8 and her service and repair costs plus parts availability is a concern.
I prefer any Tesla than this car. Tesla Model X has 670 to 1020 HP. It can do 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. Much much more than this MB. The X Plaid is only 77990$. Much cheaper and better.
EQE exploded in South Korea yesterday. Chinese Battery Supplies are troublesome as well. Manufacture should indicate where their Batteries are Supplied.
Mercedes is definitely doing a lot of things right on their new EV's. The one thing they are completely failing on is the interior. Did a blind guy design that?
It’s completely a different car. I have the eqe 350 amg prem plus and a model y, and there’s no comparison on the comfort, but the Tesla is also great, a lot cheaper and a great battery. Tesla just a bit bare inside and prefer the exterior look of the merc.tech is sublime on the merc.
Ditching Tesla just for a week to test drive an EQE, but picking up your Tesla right back to keep it for a long while, right? A well-equipped FSD Tesla model S AWD costs $10,000 less than your test-driven EQE that lacks even front seat ventilation.
Just buy the premium plus model at the same cost. It has everything and your getting 21 inch wheel, better ambient, rear privacy, better dash, different amg rear end etc. you still get rear steering, air suspension etc.
All that amazing tech inside something shaped like a suppository…. 😂
U mean the model 3?😂
Go and check the resail value of these cars, you can find them for only $52K or so with just 9,000 miles on them. You'd be a fool to buy them new.
I leased this car for a huge discount and it’s amazing. Massage seats, HUD, and ride comfort are fantastic. At least better than the CLS I drove previously. My cousin leased a model 3 CY 2021 and the steering wheel was already starting to peel within 2 years. Build quality hopefully is better in the highland, but he jumped to an electric BMW. Bottom line is…trust what gjeebs is telling you. This is actually a great car. No manufacturer has a “perfect” car, and almost all EVs at this price depreciate crazy. Either through the market forces or because of Elons whims.
cooled seats are so underrated
Facts… 100% facts…
Yup
Had it in 09 Cadillac CTS
Sure appreciated and used my cooling seats when I got in the Escalade after a day fishing with temps up to 114 deg at lake Havasu!
Everyone in the comments is hating on this thing and i wont deny that Tesla still has the most compelling EVs when you factor in the entire portfolio of charging and tech but as someone who doesnt own a tesla now i really like the EQE.
This is an “if Tesla didn’t exist” car, like many legacy automaker EVs. If Tesla didn’t exist, this would be a thrilling offering. But then, if Tesla didn’t exist, legacy automakers would not be making EVs.
Tesla has bad quality.
This is a Car - Tesla warnt to be….
Huge price difference between them depending in what Tesla you go for even comparing the base eqe. Batteries great in the Tesla. I have a model Y and the eqe, there’s no comparison eqe 350 prem plus and the Mercedes tech is phenomenal. 3-4 months in and still finding new things
Get an used one. Saw a 2023 with 1K miles for $59K. That’s a lot of depreciation!
I'll stick to a long range Y and the extra $30k
Lots of add ons to a MYLR can be had for $30k
You can buy a used eqe. Tesla build quality sucks.
@ it's good enough for me
Would rather get 2 Tesla😅
Just buy the premium plus model at the same cost. It has everything and your getting 21 inch wheel, better ambient, bermister, rear privacy, different rear end etc. you still get rear steering, air suspension etc.
Seems a fine EV. IF I wished to buy one, I'd wait 02 yrs and get it for $30K
Love to see you try other cars besides Tesla.
the AC thing is very German I think... my VWs have been the same way, either blasting my face frozen, or im burning in this PHX sun
Hump and lack of cargo space courtesy of it being made on a shared platform.
Mercedes is Trying! Maybe in 10 years they will be nose to nose with Tesla! I want to see Mercedes install a massive charging network!
The Cost is Ridiculous…I’ll pass! 😂😂😂😂
Mercedes missed the boat COMPLETELY with the design on their electric range. Absolutely disgusting and inexcusable. My buddy works at MB and said they are SITTING
Awesome video! Really enjoyed it
whats the brand of the shades?! is it an Oakley model?
Maui Jim, I have them linked in the description under amazon links
great, thank you
The passenger seat is shaking. 2:50
and the steering wheel is shaking at the highway speed 3:45.
That's the camera
This eqe suppose to be a large car. Does 3 adults fit at the backseat?
Not overly big in the rear. But you can fit 3 adults. Centre console position in the rear is quite far forward, so if in the middle your feet still has room.
German engineering is still the best!
Let me know when all the non Tesla’s have the built in NACS and then we can talk about it.
The Germans always get you on the options.
It’s growing on me.
Nooooooooooooooo junk Mbz nooooooo.
No thanks, ill stick with Teslz.
Tesla has bad quality control. The panel gap and material has nothing on Mercedes. I don't care about fsd Tesla offers.
How does someone look at the side profile of this car and think it looks good?
Mercedes EV AMG, one man, one battery.
I am a ways from being done with my 21 Model S but I am seriously liking the new Mecan Turbo from Porsche. I am going to test drive one when it gets here in Nov. The EQE, gotta have the complete front digital dash of the EQS.
I was a huge fan of the Macon s I owned. I think I still like the gas variant over their ev offering but we will see
@@Gjeebs how was the overall ownership experience? The only thing that scares me about Mercedes, Audi, BMW or Porsche ownership is the service and repair costs. My Aunt owns a Q8 and her service and repair costs plus parts availability is a concern.
how many "matic" names can Mercedes get in their cars!
I prefer any Tesla than this car. Tesla Model X has 670 to 1020 HP. It can do 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. Much much more than this MB. The X Plaid is only 77990$. Much cheaper and better.
X Plaid starts at 92,990.
I’m out, no cooled seats!
I'll stick with my 2 Teslas for the money. Model y and 3. lol No thanks. And stick with the most reliable software. lol
Dont ever use sonroof on german cars. Its a fortune to fix…
I was out at 27s. That thing is just not worth it. I won’t make any further comments.
lol isn’t Benz and bmw pulling out of evs lol this car be worth less then half in 12 months
I have not felt I needed a sunshade in my M3LR. I hear people say the sunlight bothers them but I hardly notice it.
EQE exploded in South Korea yesterday. Chinese Battery Supplies are troublesome as well. Manufacture should indicate where their Batteries are Supplied.
Any maintenance will bend you over…
No maintenance
No maintenance? Do you know how cars work? All cars require maintenance, whether you know of them or not is a different thing.
Sorry but paddle shifter regenerative braking is the dumbest thing on EV’s.
$97k. 😂😂😂
97k ? I rather get a Plaid.
Much better customer service with Mercedes. Tesla it’s hard to deal with
Yea at least with Mercedes you can easily talk to someone knowledgeable
288hp. My ebike has more power than that.
And Mercedes just this year closed out its EV division. I was looking at the EQE suv, so glad I went with MY
Ridiculous price. More money than brains.
Mercedes ditching EVs altogether lol
I got to 7 and 1/2 minutes and couldn’t take it! It’s like a 2012 Tesla model S with a Mickey Mouse Charging Network! Shame on Mercedes!
You do know in the uk, even if you have a merc, you can use the Tesla network
Noooooooo say it ain’t so.
Don't worry. He'll be back🤣
MBTex=Vegan leather
4 matic, electric😂
Mercedes is definitely doing a lot of things right on their new EV's. The one thing they are completely failing on is the interior. Did a blind guy design that?
Poor choice
Dude, no! Tesla is the best
I own 2 of them
@@Gjeebsgood man
It’s completely a different car. I have the eqe 350 amg prem plus and a model y, and there’s no comparison on the comfort, but the Tesla is also great, a lot cheaper and a great battery. Tesla just a bit bare inside and prefer the exterior look of the merc.tech is sublime on the merc.
Oh yawn!
We’re still doing “porsh”? Still?
Just think next year you will be able to get this exact car for 45k. One of the worst depreciating vehicles in the market today.
No no no.
Sounds like payed advertising 😢
I have never been paid by a manufacturer. Anytime I say nice neutral things people say this. I would also have to disclose that
@@Gjeebs possible... But it sounds like... Maybe your tone or choice of words ..
Ditching Tesla just for a week to test drive an EQE, but picking up your Tesla right back to keep it for a long while, right? A well-equipped FSD Tesla model S AWD costs $10,000 less than your test-driven EQE that lacks even front seat ventilation.
He review cars leave him alone
Just buy the premium plus model at the same cost. It has everything and your getting 21 inch wheel, better ambient, rear privacy, better dash, different amg rear end etc. you still get rear steering, air suspension etc.