2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE 320+ SUV Disappoints With Dull Drive and Choppy Ride

Mercedes-Benz promises luxury, comfort, and refinement especially in its electric lineup. But after driving the 2026 EQE 320+ SUV, the experience feels surprisingly flat. Despite the premium badge and advanced tech, the driving dynamics lack excitement, and the ride quality can feel unsettled on real roads. In this video, we break down why the EQE 320+ SUV falls short of expectations and whether it still deserves a spot in the luxury EV conversation.

2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE 320+ SUV

man, this thing… i thought it’d feel like something futuristic, you know, all silent and spaceship-y and zen. but nope. it’s like driving an expensive washing machine. it just does stuff. no feeling. like, completely sterilized. i swear even the turn signals sound depressed. and the ride? all wobbly and kinda jittery, like it’s confused about whether it’s floating or bouncing. for almost, what, $80k (give or take?), i expected… something more than robot-level boredom in traffic.

BMW iX

ok so this one’s weird you either love it or feel like it’s a designer’s fever dream gone wrong. i sat in one a few months ago and i remember thinking wow it’s plush, but also wow it smells like ultra new plastic and regret. those touch controls drive me insane. why does everything have to be futuristic and slippery? buttons are fine, dude. it’s like $90k of techno buzz. still, the seats… man, they hug you right.

Audi Q8 e-tron

the Q8 e-tron feels like when you eat plain oatmeal but tell yourself it’s good for you. smooth, sure. refined, yeah. but where’s the attitude? i took one for a spin (friend’s car, not mine obviously who’s got 75 grand casually lying around?) and honestly, it felt too careful. too polite. like it was afraid to sweat. i’m not saying I want chaos, but just a pulse, you know?

Tesla Model Y

ugh, the Model Y. i’ve got this love-hate… mostly hate relationship with it. it’s fast, sure, but also soulless. that one massive screen freaks me out. feels like if it crashes, your consciousness goes with it. i remember sitting in traffic, watching raindrops slide down the glass roof thinking, “wow, this car has no smell.” cold. empty. also squeaks. for something like $50k, it feels like a beta test that accidentally made it to market.

Volvo EX90

now, this one felt kinda warm? like an ikea couch in car form. i’m not mad about that. the steering’s soft, the interior smells nice (wood + fabric = cozy), and it feels like a car that would apologize if you hit a pothole. probably costs around $80k too, which hurts my feelings, but at least it has manners. still, maybe a little too calm like a chill professor reading poetry while you’re late for work.

Rivian R1S

oh man. this one makes me grin. the first time I saw one, I thought it looked like someone crossed a cartoon truck with a mountain goat. it’s got energy, though and it feels like it could haul a planet if it wanted. around $90k again (why is that the magic number now??), but it actually feels rugged, in a tech geek way. like, if your phone had a soul and went camping.

Genesis GV70 Electrified

this one’s underrated as hell. I don’t know, something about Korean cars lately… they’re like the new overachievers in class. interior’s gorgeous. steering is tight. and it just… works. no drama. no squeaks. around $65k i think. i remember thinking “this feels nicer than the EQE” and then immediately feeling guilty like I was cheating on Mercedes.

Lexus RZ 450e

this one’s weirdly wholesome but bland. like a gluten-free cookie. you keep hoping the next bite will have flavor but nah, same beige vibe. it’s quiet though. too quiet. the steering yoke feels like something you’d find on a half-finished video game prototype. $60k for this? maybe if you’re allergic to excitement. but hey, it’ll probably never break down.

Porsche Macan Electric (2025ish)

okay so i haven’t driven the new one obviously, but I did sit in an older Macan and, man, the way that car burbled even idling it stayed in my head. so if the electric one loses that, I think I’ll cry a little. suppose it’ll be around $80-85k, which feels both insane and totally expected. it’s Porsche. they sell passion with a side of bankruptcy.