Mercedes EQE

Serious range. 450km based off those figures. I wonder will it do 500km+ in Summer

Thats unreal. Most petrol cars can’t even do 600km to a tank.

Malin to Mizen might be a bit of a stretch at 589Km unless you’re in the middle of summer. https://ev-database.org/car/1713/Mercedes-Benz-EQE-300

Cheapish red one on sale today I noticed

Yes my bargain in future senses are tingling considering the EQS was so overpriced and is end of line - ie not being replaced.

Yes it's a wedding ring car for sure.

Just said i'd give a little update, bought the eqe 300 end of march, think there was 7km on the clock when leaving the garage so the usage stats are all me, it's on the motoway a lot of the time sitting at the speed limit, between holidays and travelling it's been idle for 1 month out of the 7. So 20,000km in 6mts.

It's had one hicup, some small heater part caused a drain on the 12v battery, It didn't leave me stranded but mercedes picked it up to check it out and gave me a 2024 c class diesel while they were swapping the part, besides that it's been flawless, really comfortable for long drives, range wise i've never broken a sweat, it's got plenty, only used public charging once or twice as I never plugged it in the night before then had to do a big drive the next day. The usage on 100km roads is 15kWh.

Air con or heating is nearly always on, along with day time running lights, interior lighting and entertainment system. It's a long way from driving an ID3 with my duffle coat on. Most range it's shown was about 2 weeks ago in the good weather, 673km on both the max and min heading to galway.

I'm surprised there's not more on the road, it seems very cheap compared to a diesel e class or similar.

Interesting stats there....18kwh per 100kms would give you realistic 500kms real world range on average would that be about right?

Pushing 600 in good conditions on 100kmph roads.....impressive stuff.

I'm always looking at my next move currently have 2 EVs doing about 350kms which need a charge on my long trips but the EQE wouldn't going by those numbers.

The school run in the morning and evening is completley skewing my consumption stats i'd say, it'll easily do 500km and more.

I'd kinda agree with Joe, i'd go EQS if I got one at the same price as it's even more luxurious with a bigger range, i'm paying bik so an EQS was out of the running with a 140k starting price as bik is based on the new price not the second hand price. I'd also proabably go for a eqe 350 instead of a 300 just for a few extra bhp. The 300 is still pleanty quick for such a big car.

This is sitting on the lot a long time, i'd say there's a serious deal to be done on it.

https://www.frankhogan.ie/used-cars/Mercedes-Benz/EQS/EQS-450/3534731/

Yeah I've a cupra born through the company BIK free as it's under 45k new but an Etron which is private, no way I'd suffer that level of BIK. I bought Etron used but yeah I know it's based on new list price.

I've hit my 40s now, never had much interest in Mercs was always into BMW and Audi but starting to notice myself looking at Mercs a lot recently!

I do about 2 trips a month from Dublin to Antrim, Cork or Limerick and I think I'll try get an EV that can cover the return trip in full next when I do change. EQE and EQS will do it I'd say.

There was an EQS in low 60s a few weeks ago I put it in the bargains I'm not buying thread but it's gone. No rush anyway I enjoy the browsing and discussing and changing my mind as much as the next guy.

That’s some bus alright, it’s an unusual colour. Frank Hogan’s wouldn’t usually be easy to deal with unfortunately.

Am I correct in thinking the EQE/EQS have a 10 year HV battery warranty ? Do Mercedes sell an extended warranty here once vehicles are out of their factory warranty from new ?

Thats a great warranty compared to most manufacturers offering 8 years/160k km

I can’t see it being that eye watering if your willing to shop around outside the dealer network. There are quite a few repairers now for EV’s and there should be a few more by the time the warranty runs out. Plenty of good auto electricians already for electrical issues. Used parts should be accessible enough in a few years. And independent mechanics can do the brakes, suspension etc. Obviously its a premium car so repairs won’t be that cheap but you could keep costs down if you keep it away from Mercedes.

What are these complex repairs you speak of, a mechanic mate asked me to pop the hood for a look. I said you can't. "Oh*" Then I processed to show him how you fill the window washer bottle.

I wouldn't let anyone besides Mercedes at it regardless of milage. Looking at the forums it's mainly the fancy door handles give a bit of grief which would be under warranty anyway as any repair should be permanent. My passenger ones has had a moment or two but seems fine again, I'll flag it to them when she's in for the 1st service at 30k.