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Alabama-built Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV to start at $77,900

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The all-new EQE SUV ( earlier post ) is the second fully-electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz based on the premium-class electric architecture (EVA2), following the EQS SUV. Similar to the EQS SUV, all models will be offered in Premium, Exclusive and Pinnacle Trims for the US market.

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Driven: Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance

EV Central

Making day-to-day driving a mostly electric experience for owners is the promise, while their internal-combustion engines – ICEs – provide freedom from charging anxiety, plus the ability to easily make long journeys. The new Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance isn’t this sort of PHEV.

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Renault and Opel join the electric camper van party

EV Central

An array of electric camper vans will be released in coming years, with Renault and Opel the latest to showcase sustainable lifestyle offerings. Renault Hippie Caviar Motel showcar, based on the Kangoo L2 E-Tech Electric. Renault Hippie Caviar Motel showcar, based on the Kangoo L2 E-Tech Electric. Anyone for Caviar? Nice touch.

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Driven: Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan range

EV Central

Mercedes-Benz’s new EQE is the luxury brand’s all-electric E-Class alternative. Of similar size to a Tesla Model S, the EQE launches here with an entry-level 300 for $134,900; 350 at $154,900 and EQE 53 $214,900, all before on-roads. Electric range (WLTP) is strong: 508km, 462km and 435km respectively.

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2024 Smart #1 and #3 review: Re-born brand delivers compelling Volvo EX30, Tesla and BYD rival

EV Central

The brand that delivered the city hero ForTwo and grinningly-fun Roadster earlier this millennium returns as an EV-only proposition, a joint-venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely. Styling’s done in Germany, while build and electric components hail from China. 2024 Smart #1 Brabus. There’s another key thing counting against Smart.

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Mercedes-AMG EQE53 4matic+ review

EV Central

Firstly, the Mercedes-AMG EQE53 is as ferociously quick as the company’s ICE-powered super-sedan equivalent, the famously fire-breathing E63 S, which uses a twin-turbo V8 to do its thing. We’re nearing ski-resort altitude on the winding road, and the EQE53 is doing amazing things. Mercedes-Benz EQE53 4Matic+.

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2024 Lamborghini Revuelto PHEV review: the green way to enjoy a $1million screaming Italian V12?

EV Central

litre V12 engine behind its two-seat cabin and three electric motors, the carbon-fibre bodied Revuelto is faster, more powerful, and more fuel efficient than the non-hybrid Aventador it replaces. They’re short-range EVs, but with the added complexity and maintenance costs that come with an ICE. Lamborghini’s label is Citta.

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