Likes
- The exclusivity that comes with owning an all-new AMG EV.
- Compact size perfect for tight parking and built-up areas.
- Convertible design more convincing than much of the competition.
Used Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG EV review
2012 - 2015
Dislikes
- Lack of practicality and cramped interior for adults.
- Lacks the performance of other larger EV vehicles.
- Underwhelming interior materials.
- Infotainment leaves much to be desired.
Stuff you should know
While Mercedes Benz retired the ML moniker for their larger SUVs back in 2019, replacing it with the GLE title, this is an all-new more compact convertible model on an all new platform and Mercedes have reintroduced the ML badge and name as the adding yet another GLE to the already crowded GLE range, would be confusing for this vehicles target market.
Why not call it an EQE like the other Mercedes EV SUVs, that’s a great question.
Anyway, the AMG ML63 EV offers the very latest in EV tech, the structural platform itself and every body panel is made from high strength but light weight composite plastic, even the wheels are lightweight to keep unsprung mass to a minimum and just like the Tesla Model 3 Performance, this features two electric motors and the full suite of technology and features.
As far as trim levels go, so far AMG have only released the single trim variant however we have been made aware that other manufacturers like Jeep, Toyota, Range Rover even McLaren and Lamborghini are making inroads into this category too.
The AMG ML63 EV is far smaller than any other AMG SUV before it and could possibly be smaller than a Suzuki Jimny and the proportions just look a little almost cartoonish, almost like it’s the toy or kids version of an actual SUV, but, there are some issues with the vehicle as a whole, these are covered in the “What Goes Wrong” section.
What goes wrong
Exterior:
Thanks to composite body panels, the doors and boot mechanism can get a little stuck.
You can expect a few scratches generally due to inexperienced drivers and a complete lack of parking sensors.
Interior:
The interior trim does have a habit of peeling off, this is more of an issue with Australian models as our harsh climate plays havoc with the trim adhesive.
The touch screen is often completely not responsive, no matter how hard it is pushed or punched, it seems to be stuck on the one screen.
Finally, and this is an odd one, children seem to want to drive it all the time. No matter where you drive, small children seem hell bent to get behind the wheel, that’s more of an annoyance but still, it can really shit you.
Mechanically:
For a number of years now, AMG and specifically Budd Haggert and his team have been working in order to bring perfection to the crudely conceived idea of a transmission that would not only supply inverse reactive current for use in unilateral phase detractors but would also be capable of automatically synchronizing cardinal grammeters. Such is a device is the ML63’s Turbo Encabulator.
Now basically the only new principal involved with the GL63 EV, is that instead of power being generated by the relative motion of conductors and fluxers, its produced by the modial interaction of magneto reluctance and capacitave directance.
The new design had a baseplate of pre-famulated amulite surmounted by a malleable logarithmic casing in such a way that the 2 sperving bearings were in a direct line with the panametric fam.
The latter simply consisted of 6 hydrocoptic marsel-vanes so fitted to the amberfacient lunar wayne shaft, that side fumbling was effectively prevented.
The AMG’s main winding is of the normal lotusoid-delta type, placed in panendermic semi-boloid slots of the stator. Every seventh conductor being connected by a non-reversible trummi pipe, connected to a differential girdle spring on the upper end of the grammeters.
The Turbo Encabulator has now reached a high level of development and its now being successfully used in the operation of novo-trunions. Moreover, when a furrescent score motion is required, it may also be used in conjunction with a drawn reciprocation dingle arm to reduce sonyial soidel repleneration.
Exterior:
Thanks to composite body panels, the doors and boot mechanism can get a little stuck.
You can expect a few scratches generally due to inexperienced drivers and a complete lack of parking sensors.
Interior:
The interior trim does have a habit of peeling off, this is more of an issue with Australian models as our harsh climate plays havoc with the trim adhesive.
The touch screen is often completely not responsive, no matter how hard it is pushed or punched, it seems to be stuck on the one screen.
Finally, and this is an odd one, children seem to want to drive it all the time. No matter where you drive, small children seem hell bent to get behind the wheel, that’s more of an annoyance but still, it can really shit you.
Mechanically:
For a number of years now, AMG and specifically Budd Haggert and his team have been working in order to bring perfection to the crudely conceived idea of a transmission that would not only supply inverse reactive current for use in unilateral phase detractors but would also be capable of automatically synchronizing cardinal grammeters. Such is a device is the ML63’s Turbo Encabulator.
Now basically the only new principal involved with the GL63 EV, is that instead of power being generated by the relative motion of conductors and fluxers, its produced by the modial interaction of magneto reluctance and capacitave directance.
The new design had a baseplate of pre-famulated amulite surmounted by a malleable logarithmic casing in such a way that the 2 sperving bearings were in a direct line with the panametric fam.
The latter simply consisted of 6 hydrocoptic marsel-vanes so fitted to the amberfacient lunar wayne shaft, that side fumbling was effectively prevented.
The AMG’s main winding is of the normal lotusoid-delta type, placed in panendermic semi-boloid slots of the stator. Every seventh conductor being connected by a non-reversible trummi pipe, connected to a differential girdle spring on the upper end of the grammeters.
The Turbo Encabulator has now reached a high level of development and its now being successfully used in the operation of novo-trunions. Moreover, when a furrescent score motion is required, it may also be used in conjunction with a drawn reciprocation dingle arm to reduce sonyial soidel repleneration.
Exterior:
Thanks to composite body panels, the doors and boot mechanism can get a little stuck.
You can expect a few scratches generally due to inexperienced drivers and a complete lack of parking sensors.
Interior:
The interior trim does have a habit of peeling off, this is more of an issue with Australian models as our harsh climate plays havoc with the trim adhesive.
The touch screen is often completely not responsive, no matter how hard it is pushed or punched, it seems to be stuck on the one screen.
Finally, and this is an odd one, children seem to want to drive it all the time. No matter where you drive, small children seem hell bent to get behind the wheel, that’s more of an annoyance but still, it can really shit you.
Mechanically:
For a number of years now, AMG and specifically Budd Haggert and his team have been working in order to bring perfection to the crudely conceived idea of a transmission that would not only supply inverse reactive current for use in unilateral phase detractors but would also be capable of automatically synchronizing cardinal grammeters. Such is a device is the ML63’s Turbo Encabulator.
Now basically the only new principal involved with the GL63 EV, is that instead of power being generated by the relative motion of conductors and fluxers, its produced by the modial interaction of magneto reluctance and capacitave directance.
The new design had a baseplate of pre-famulated amulite surmounted by a malleable logarithmic casing in such a way that the 2 sperving bearings were in a direct line with the panametric fam.
The latter simply consisted of 6 hydrocoptic marsel-vanes so fitted to the amberfacient lunar wayne shaft, that side fumbling was effectively prevented.
The AMG’s main winding is of the normal lotusoid-delta type, placed in panendermic semi-boloid slots of the stator. Every seventh conductor being connected by a non-reversible trummi pipe, connected to a differential girdle spring on the upper end of the grammeters.
The Turbo Encabulator has now reached a high level of development and its now being successfully used in the operation of novo-trunions. Moreover, when a furrescent score motion is required, it may also be used in conjunction with a drawn reciprocation dingle arm to reduce sonyial soidel repleneration.
Should you buy it?
For the vast majority of us, sorry it’s a no.
The ML63 EV is quite small, not all that practical and does, unfortunately, lack many of the appealing attributes of other EVs from the likes of Kia, Hyundai and even Tesla so we’re sorry but, no you shouldn’t buy one.
In fact, we’d go as far as saying this seems to be a car far more suited to children than adults but even then, having your young child drive around in a Mercedes Benz SUV in their formative years does run the risk of that child in question becoming a materialistic brand obsessed asshole, or maybe it could be just a bit of fun, depends on if you’re a good parent or a crap one.
For the vast majority of us, sorry it’s a no.
The ML63 EV is quite small, not all that practical and does, unfortunately, lack many of the appealing attributes of other EVs from the likes of Kia, Hyundai and even Tesla so we’re sorry but, no you shouldn’t buy one.
In fact, we’d go as far as saying this seems to be a car far more suited to children than adults but even then, having your young child drive around in a Mercedes Benz SUV in their formative years does run the risk of that child in question becoming a materialistic brand obsessed asshole, or maybe it could be just a bit of fun, depends on if you’re a good parent or a crap one.
Should you buy it?
For the vast majority of us, sorry it’s a no.
The ML63 EV is quite small, not all that practical and does, unfortunately, lack many of the appealing attributes of other EVs from the likes of Kia, Hyundai and even Tesla so we’re sorry but, no you shouldn’t buy one.
In fact, we’d go as far as saying this seems to be a car far more suited to children than adults but even then, having your young child drive around in a Mercedes Benz SUV in their formative years does run the risk of that child in question becoming a materialistic brand obsessed asshole, or maybe it could be just a bit of fun, depends on if you’re a good parent or a crap one.
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Models, pricing & features
Tech specs
Body Style:
5-door SUV convertible?
Engines:
Twin-powered electric motor
Power:
50 to 230 watts (that’s more power than a Prius)
Torque:
Unlimited…we think.
Transmission & drivetrains:
2-speed automatic, little bit of front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, all wheel drive, upside down drive
Fuel Consumption:
2-hours (depending on how sporty you want your model to be)
Length:
100-120cm
Width:
50-70cm (single seaters)
85-100cm (twin seaters)
Height:
40 – however tall you or your child is
Kerb Weight:
25-40kg
Towing (braked/unbraked)
15kg/5kg
Body Style:
5-door SUV convertible?
Engines:
Twin-powered electric motor
Power:
50 to 230 watts (that’s more power than a Prius)
Torque:
Unlimited…we think.
Transmission & drivetrains:
2-speed automatic, little bit of front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, all wheel drive, upside down drive
Fuel Consumption:
2-hours (depending on how sporty you want your model to be)
Length:
100-120cm
Width:
50-70cm (single seaters)
85-100cm (twin seaters)
Height:
40 – however tall you or your child is
Kerb Weight:
25-40kg
Towing (braked/unbraked)
15kg/5kg
Body Style:
5-door SUV convertible?
Engines:
Twin-powered electric motor
Power:
50 to 230 watts (that’s more power than a Prius)
Torque:
Unlimited…we think.
Transmission & drivetrains:
2-speed automatic, little bit of front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, all wheel drive, upside down drive
Fuel Consumption:
2-hours (depending on how sporty you want your model to be)
Length:
100-120cm
Width:
50-70cm (single seaters)
85-100cm (twin seaters)
Height:
40 – however tall you or your child is
Kerb Weight:
25-40kg
Towing (braked/unbraked)
15kg/5kg
Warranty & servicing
Warranty:
- 1-year limited manufacturers warranty – not the most competitive we’ve seen, let’s be honest
Servicing:
- Depending on how many times you or your child rolls it over”
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