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There was to be a briefing about the day's proceedings at around 8.45am, but before that we had the chance to hang around for a bit, enjoy the complimentary breakfast and coffee and check out the Mercedes-Benz models in the showroom, some of which we would be driving that day. That stretch of South Buona Vista Road, also known locally among car enthusiasts here as "99 Bends", was a chance for us to explore the car's performance and handling abilities. Unfortunately, our drive up the windy and hilly stretch was impeded by a bus, so we couldn't exactly push the car to its limit. Nevertheless, it was a taster of what the car was capable of and we came away suitably impressed by the EQE's comfort and refinement.
I'm not going to go through all of them in the interest of time, but the standout ones were the White Peach Cacao Husk Tea and the Salted Egg Potato Chip Chocolate Bar. Once you put your foot down in the AMG EQE 43, the sheer power that's unleashed is simply breathtaking. Of course, there are many EVs that can accelerate quickly, but it's the sensation you get from behind the wheel that truly makes the difference. From the way it delivers its speed, to the aural experience , you get the sense that the AMG EQE 43 is not just any ordinary fast EV.
Following lunch, we checked out the mobile EV-charging demonstration, conducted in collaboration with P.Up. The company is Singapore's first mobile EV-charging provider and works with brands like Mercedes-Benz to provide portable EV-charging to customers. Coming from the AMG EQE 43 as a passenger, the EQB 250's SUV body style made me feel like a football mum driving her kids to practice. Not that I have any kids, but its stability, quietness and efficiency would surely be welcomed by families.