Not a Mercedes guy but man their interiors are top notch, and yes, $77K weirdly seems not that bad.

I did a review and test drive and find the design inside and out amazing. I just wonder how well it charges in artic temps

slightly better looking than the EQS, idk why Merc decides to make their EVs blobs

Much better then the Y. The regen braking on teslas cannot be disabled so it feels like you’re stepping on the breaks every time you put your foot off the pedal. With Mercedes you can adjust the regen so that it drives like a normal car.

The EQE SUV 500 premium plus in the UK will be £120,900. ( Just over $150,000 ) at current rates !!

Great video!

$77,000 doesn't sound as bad if you consider Hyundai and Kias are now $40,000 and up

At first I wasn’t a fan of the look. But I now own one and think it’s very handsome, and unique. It won’t appeal to folks wanting to make a splashy “look at me” statement. I’ve owned many beautiful sports cars, so I’m not judging if that’s what you want from a car. But this is more understated and will appeal to folks that want to be less conspicuous but still posh. I realize that’s an oxymoron. I have previously owned many Land Rover and Range Rovers. So I’m used to the “Butch Truck” aesthetic. I personally like how this car avoids that. The lower hood height is better for pedestrian safety and as a city driver that was something I didn’t like about the Defender 90 I had. The tech is great. The screens have zero lag and are really intuitive. After a day or two you can use every function. The ride quality is good. Perhaps my old Land Rover Discovery had a more magic carpet ride. But that felt like a much bigger car (I loved that car). The fit and finish is great. Pricing in our market is very competitive. My EQE cost me less a month than a mid spec AWD Cadillac Lyriq and nearly the same as a Mach-E GT. For me it was easily the better to both of those cars.

Lyn is fantastic! That screen is pretty ridiculous. These vehicles aren’t Tesla-killers, but they chip away at year-over-year growth. Now customers have a huge selection of EVs.

Superbe voiture 🚗

The EQE SUV looks rather good in person, especially when compared to the EQE sedan, but I expect to see great improvements in the next few years.

Still not sold on purre EVs. When they get the range closer to 500 miles and can 'quick charge' faster, maybe. Hybrids are still the better choice.

The hyperscreen os not worth 8k upgrade for an extra screen

Where this video is shot ? The towns and coast lines are beautiful..

What about cabin (road n wind) noise?... Double-pane windows?... Insulation/noise dampening?...

it really is impressive car

Why are you Jumping from one variant of the EQE SUV to another without mentioning which one you are in? 350? 350+? 500? AMG? AMG package???

KBB spent 3x the amount of time on interior vs exterior on this vid. Thats a clear indication of subpar design for Mercedes.

Share with us the glare from the infotainment system…please.

Where was this video shot because it doesn’t feel like USA

First KBB video that I have seen that was filmed outside of the US. Germany.?.?

The people in the background dithering about whether to come over and ask what you're doing or not is funny.

Took a test drive but bought a Tesla model y And placed an order for model s.A lot more luxury in the Mercedes but not sure tech is up to Tesla yet.

I'm offended.

Hyperscreen is even not available in the US. It just does not worth that price. The 500 4matic has already reached 90000$, why not just go for bmw ix if you want luxurious interior and good driving quality?

are you going to show us the details of infotainment system? or did i miss it on the video?

The fact that we normalizing 77k for something this small is absurd. The market will only keep going up if we accept the prices these dealers are charging.

The EQC/EQS/EQE naming scheme is a nightmare...super confusing. Automatically not interested if MB is giving me the impression they don't care about product.

Are they making a hybrid?

Me gusta mercedes benz para la familia

In Portugal we have more taxes here is lot more for a car like this

Hey there you forgot to mention the Cadillac Lyriq and Genesis gv60 and Lexus rz and Jaguar i pace

It melted.

do have a BF?

Why do you guys show Hyperscreen when its not available for EQE SUV in US market ?

If you don’t think $77,000 is expensive for a car, you’ve lost touch with well over half of America and Americans.

All I think about is how much is it to fix like the screens when they start to break. Mercedes quality is trash.

Blob styling like Tesla

The ride you want in this size luxury EV suv doesn’t exist.

Interior is good but can’t justify the price for the range

Yo, in our Mercedes eqe suv the rear air conditioner is not working. Any way to fix that?

sounds more like moving theater then a car i would stick to gas!

remove the logo, and this car looks bland and non-premium

3:49 For this price that bolt in the bottom left corner shouldn’t be visible😢

ummm.... Lyn, seems you are in a different car when you are driving! are you sure you used the right footage?

I think GV 60 gives on par or even more feature with less price. Well, I guess the question is that if it’s worth to pay extra 10-30K for that star logo.

Interior is nice but it’s hideous

This suv just looks like a boring lump

Why does Tesla has a longer range with smaller batteries?

Ridiculous the amount of non audio entertainment. IMO touch controls should be made illegal in moving vehicles - highly unsafe. Mechanical buttons, knobs and switches only

Gotta love the very visible delay when touching on the screen. UX looks pretty outdated like a 2010 design that was modified for touch.

Way overpriced. The Kia EV9 is the top EV right now

Stop using so many adjectives it feels like you’re forcing it to be honest. I tried giving this channel a chance but yeah it just doesn’t feel natural the way it’s presented. Be more direct and try not to address the audience directly such as “full of good tech folks” that’s plain weird. There are reasons why channels like Carwow and Doug DeMuro have so many followers you can learn from them. Good luck for the future I hope you do well.

I somehow still like Model X way better!

Nice car, but like all EVs lousy range. Try living in the hinterlands with an EV. Also, I hate,dislike …. nay despise touch/hepatic screens, give me a controller and a volume knob. I like MBs - love my roadster - but they are going way too techie/gizmo oriented and becoming far less Germanic.

It’s on my list,… Not to buy

The future is boring

Boring vehicle. 😴

Doesn't look like a crossover at all, and that's bad.

Lynn, I expected a more feminine approach, something ladies are interested in. All too often we hear macho performance figures that once we have the car no one looks back. As a woman presenting this vlog, you do like many men... why would a woman buy this car, not because it drives from zero to 100 in x number of seconds? A missed opportunity if you know that the decision to buy a car is often determined for an important % by the current generation of women. And there are many parts that you unfortunately left behind by having yourself filmed in a moving car.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are often touted as the solution to the environmental and economic problems caused by fossil-fuel-powered cars. EVs are said to be cleaner, cheaper, and more efficient than internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. However, there are many challenges and limitations that prevent EVs from dominating the automotive industry in the near term. In this essay, I will argue that the planet cannot move to 100% electric cars and why the internal combustion engine will be around for a long time. I will also discuss why hydrogen cars need more investment and why battery-powered cars are actually worse for the environment than ICE cars due to the toxic chemicals that make up lithium-ion batteries. One of the main barriers to the widespread adoption of EVs is the high upfront cost compared to ICE cars. According to a report by Engine Builder magazine, electric vehicles have an overall cost that is 44% to 60% higher than ICE vehicles over a 20-year lifetime, accounting for manufacturing, disposal, maintenance, energy, and depreciation costs1. A similar analysis by Car and Driver magazine showed that some EVs are only slightly cheaper or even more expensive than their ICE counterparts2. The high price of EVs is mainly due to the cost of batteries, which account for about a third of the total vehicle cost. Batteries are also subject to degradation over time and need to be replaced after a certain number of cycles, adding to the total cost of ownership. Another challenge for EVs is the lack of adequate charging infrastructure and grid capacity. EVs require access to reliable and convenient charging stations, which are still scarce in many parts of the world. According to a report by McKinsey & Company, there were only about 1.3 million public charging points globally in 2020, while there were about 1 billion ICE vehicles on the road. The report also estimated that by 2030, there would be a need for 40 million public charging points and 140 million private charging points to support the projected growth of EVs. Moreover, the increased demand for electricity from EVs would put a strain on the existing power grids, which may not be able to handle the peak loads without significant upgrades and investments. A third challenge for EVs is the environmental impact of battery production and disposal. EVs are often perceived as zero-emission vehicles, but they still have a carbon footprint that depends on the source of electricity used to charge them. According to a study by Transport & Environment, an average EV in Europe emits 66% less CO2 than an average ICE car over its lifetime. However, this figure does not account for the emissions from battery manufacturing, which can be significant depending on the location and methods used. For example, a study by IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute found that producing one kilowatt-hour (kWh) of battery capacity can result in 150 to 200 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Furthermore, batteries contain toxic chemicals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese, which pose risks for human health and the environment if not properly recycled or disposed of. According to a report by BloombergNEF, only about 5% of lithium-ion batteries are recycled globally, while most end up in landfills or incinerators. Given these challenges and limitations of EVs, it is unlikely that they will completely replace ICE cars in the near future. ICE cars still have advantages over EVs in terms of affordability, availability, range, performance, and familiarity. Moreover, ICE cars can become more efficient and less polluting with technological improvements and alternative fuels. One promising option is hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs), which use hydrogen gas as fuel and emit only water vapor as exhaust. Hydrogen FCVs have similar benefits as EVs in terms of zero tailpipe emissions and high efficiency but do not suffer from the drawbacks of battery weight, degradation However, hydrogen FCVs also face some challenges and limitations that hinder their widespread adoption. One of them is the high cost of building and maintaining hydrogen FCVs. According to a report by Treehugger, hydrogen FCVs are more expensive than ICE cars and EVs due to the complexity and rarity of the fuel cell components1. Moreover, hydrogen FCVs require more maintenance than ICE cars and EVs due to the corrosive nature of hydrogen and the sensitivity of the fuel cell system1. Another challenge for hydrogen FCVs is the scarcity of hydrogen refueling stations. According to a report by E&C, there were only about 500 hydrogen refueling stations globally in 2020, while there were about 150,000 gas stations in the U.S. alone2. The report also estimated that by 2030, there would be a need for 5,000 to 15,000 hydrogen refueling stations to support the projected growth of hydrogen FCVs. However, building and operating hydrogen refueling stations is costly and complex due to the high pressure and low temperature required for storing and dispensing hydrogen2. A third challenge for hydrogen FCVs is the environmental impact of hydrogen production and distribution. Hydrogen FCVs are often perceived as zero-emission vehicles, but they still have a carbon footprint that depends on the source of hydrogen used to fuel them. According to a report by Compare the Market, most of the hydrogen produced today comes from fossil fuels such as natural gas or coal through a process called steam reforming, which emits large amounts of CO23. Moreover, transporting and distributing hydrogen requires more energy and infrastructure than transporting and distributing electricity or gasoline3. Therefore, hydrogen FCVs can only become truly green and sustainable if they use renewable energy sources such as solar or wind to produce hydrogen through a process called electrolysis, which splits water into hydrogen and oxygen without emitting CO23. However, this process is currently more expensive and less efficient than steam reforming3. Thus, more research and investment are needed to improve the technology and economics of renewable hydrogen production. In conclusion, EVs and hydrogen FCVs are both promising alternatives to ICE cars that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. However, they both have some challenges and limitations that prevent them from dominating the automotive industry in the near term. EVs are more expensive, less convenient, and less environmentally friendly than they seem due to the issues of battery cost, degradation, disposal, charging infrastructure, grid capacity, and electricity source. Hydrogen FCVs are more efficient, quieter, faster to refuel, and longer-range than EVs but also more costly, complex, scarce, and carbon-intensive than they seem due to the issues of fuel cell cost, maintenance, refueling infrastructure, hydrogen production, and distribution. Therefore, ICE cars will still be around for a long time until these challenges and limitations are overcome by technological innovations and policy interventions. References: 1: Treehugger. (2020). Pros and Cons of Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Vehicles. Retrieved from www.treehugger.com/is-hydrogen-the-fuel-of-the-future-1203801 2: E&C. (2020). 21 Main Pros & Cons Of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars. Retrieved from environmental-conscience.com/hydrogen-fuel-cell-cars-pros-cons/ 3: Compare the Market. (2021). What’s the future of hydrogen cars in Australia? Retrieved from www.comparethemarket.com.au/news/whats-the-future-of-hydrogen-cars-in-australia/ 4: Engine Builder. (2021). Internal Combustion Engines vs. Electric Vehicles (EV). Retrieved from www.enginebuildermag.com/2021/10/ice-vs-ev/ 5: Car and Driver. (2020). Electric Cars vs. Gas Cars: Everything You Need to Know. Retrieved from www.caranddriver.com/research/a32781943/electric-cars-vs-gas-cars/

Well, that should now convince the broad masses (formerly called the common people) to finally invest at least a whopping €100,000 for the energy transition and against climate change. How? Only a few can afford that? This is exactly the purpose of the exercise!