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Mercedes Restarts U.S. EQ Production, Reopens Orders for 2026 EQE and EQS

Mercedes aims to regain U.S. EV momentum with reported price cuts plus Supercharger access.

Overview

  • Mercedes-Benz confirmed the EQE and EQS, in both sedan and SUV forms, are back in production and open for U.S. dealer orders after a months-long hiatus.
  • U.S.-spec production and ordering paused on September 1, 2025 as the federal $7,500 EV purchase credit expired at the end of that month, though some output continued for export.
  • The EQE and EQS SUVs are built in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, reducing tariff exposure compared with the Germany-built sedans.
  • For 2026, outlets report performance tweaks and included NACS adapters for Tesla Supercharger access, alongside lower MSRPs on select trims.
  • Mercedes’ electric CLA is beginning U.S. deliveries, and spy shots indicate a 2027 EQS update in testing with anticipated efficiency and charging improvements.