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Reports Say Mercedes Will End EQE Sedan and SUV in 2026 as It Refocuses EV Lineup

The reported shake-up reflects a shift toward 800‑volt MB.EA‑M models intended to reduce overlap in the lineup.

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  • Autocar reports Mercedes will stop producing the EQE sedan and EQE SUV in 2026, and the company declined to comment on speculation about future models.
  • The EQE pair would be indirectly replaced by new C‑Class EQ and GLC EQ models on the 800‑volt MB.EA‑M platform, with Mercedes also planning a separate electric E‑Class for 2027.
  • Mid‑life EVA platform upgrades, including an 800‑volt architecture, silicon‑carbide inverters and eATS2 motors, are now reportedly limited to the larger EQS sedan and EQS SUV.
  • Weak demand is cited as context for the move, with reported U.S. EQE sales down 39% last year to 11,660 units.
  • The GLC EQ is slated to debut at the Munich motor show this month and is reported to offer 570 litres of rear cargo space plus a 128‑litre frunk and up to 2,500 kg towing capacity.