Mercedes will discontinue its EQE Sedan and SUV models in 2026
Mercedes-Benz has announced several changes to its EQE series and the introduction of a new electric GLC model.
Initially, it was expected that the EQE series would receive a facelift with an improved EVA platform in 2026. However, only the EQS series will be upgraded now, with the EQE models continuing to be developed with technical updates. These updates include a heat pump, a front motor disconnect option for all-wheel-drive models, and an increased battery capacity of 96 kWh.
The EQE models, both sedan and SUV, have been reportedly not selling as well as desired, which may be due to the distinctive design of the EQ electric sub-brand. In response, Mercedes aims to make its electric cars look more like their conventional counterparts in the future.
Despite not investing further in the EQE series due to lack of technological advantage and sales performance, Mercedes has not officially confirmed the end of EQE model production. However, the company has announced that the EQE electric car series will be discontinued next year.
A successor to the EQE in the form of a battery variant of the E-Class is in development. This new model will not be a direct replacement for the EQE series. The first fully electric C-Class, expected to be introduced next year, is technologically designed to bridge the gap with the current EQE sedan.
Meanwhile, the new GLC electric car will offer 570 liters of trunk space and an additional 128 liters in the frunk, significantly more than the EQE SUV. The towing capacity of the new GLC electric car is higher at 2,500 kilograms. The new model will be unveiled at the IAA in Munich in September.
The EQE sedan and SUV will not be directly replaced. Instead, the new MB.EA-M platform, launching next year, will replace the electric versions of the Mercedes C-Class and GLC models. The electric GLC EQ will debut in early 2026, with the electric C-Class EQ following in the second quarter of 2026.
The new MB.EA-M platform promises improved space utilization, higher everyday practicality, and a suspension on par with the current EQE models. Several variants of the EQE models have recently had their performance increased, suggesting that the new electric C-Class and GLC models will offer comparable performance.
In conclusion, Mercedes-Benz is making significant changes to its electric vehicle lineup, with the EQE series being phased out and the new electric GLC and C-Class models taking their place. The company aims to make its electric cars more conventional in design and improve their practicality and performance.
