2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 Plus Review

By Peter Tran, EditorUpdated September 2, 2026MethodologySources: NHTSA, EPA, EIA
55
out of 100
C+
#80 of 115 sedans · class median 63
Reliability68
25% of overall
Efficiency54
25% of overall
Economics48
50% of overall

What drives the score

Reliability68/100

NHTSA recall rate0.0 campaigns/yr 88

0 recall campaigns across 1 model year on record.

Documented owner issuesNot yet curated 60

No curated issue list yet — scored neutrally rather than assumed clean.

Battery degradation2.0% / yr 43

Segment default (2.0%/yr) — no measured curve yet.

Efficiency54/100

EPA efficiency2.78 mi/kWh 52

Miles per kWh vs other sedans. Drives every cost figure on this site.

EPA range308 mi 80

Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.

Fast-charge speed57 mi / 10 min 33

Peak 170 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.

Economics48/100

Energy cost per mile8.4¢/mi 52

80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).

Fuel savings vs gas rival$740/yr 40

Against the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (E350) (27 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.

Battery value at risk$253/yr 45

Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.

Road-trip charging cost$17.28 / 100 mi 52

Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.

Ownership numbers at a glance

Energy cost per mile
8.4¢
Annual energy cost (12k mi)
$1,002
Fuel savings vs gas rival
$740/yr
Fast-charge speed
57 mi per 10 min
Battery value lost per year
$253
NHTSA recall campaigns
0

Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.

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