Mercedes-Benz EQE production could end next year

Production of the Mercedes-Benz EQE, in both saloon and SUV forms, is expected to end as early as next year. The information has been reported by Autocar, although it has not yet been officially confirmed by the manufacturer.

The British publication says the move forms part of a strategic repositioning of the German brand’s electric range, prompted by the increasing overlap between models in its EV line-up.

If production does cease, it would mark an early end for both models, which were launched in 2022. The planned mid-life update for the EQE and EQE SUV is therefore no longer expected to go ahead. According to Autocar, only the EQS saloon and SUV, which use the same EVA platform, will receive updates.

The EQE and EQE SUV will be indirectly replaced by the new electric C-Class and GLC, both due to reach the market during 2026. The electric E-Class, scheduled for 2027, will directly succeed the EQE saloon.

Electric GLC will arrive first

The first of these new electric models to be unveiled will be the electric GLC, with its public debut set for the 2025 Munich Motor Show, running from 9 to 14 September.

It will introduce the new MB.EA platform, which will also underpin future electric C-Class and E-Class models. Key features of this architecture include an 800V electrical system, next-generation eATS2 electric motors and silicon-carbide inverters. Mercedes-Benz promises improved performance and efficiency.

Both the GLC and C-Class are also expected to offer technology comparable with that of the EQE, including air suspension and rear-wheel steering. In the GLC’s case, it will even provide greater payload and towing capacity than the EQE SUV.

Mercedes-Benz EQE sales and competitiveness

Although the EQE and EQE SUV have received improvements over time, these have never translated into convincing sales figures.

With the arrival of the new electric GLC and C-Class, they will also become less competitive from a technological standpoint. Their design is expected to be closer to that of the combustion-engined models, which should make it more broadly appealing and better received.