Every Mercedes-Benz EV in 2026: EQS, EQE, EQB, EQC
Mercedes-Benz launched its EQ sub-brand in 2021 with the flagship EQS sedan, and a full lineup followed. The result has been mixed: the EQS is technically impressive but slow-selling, the EQE has had software stumbles, and the smaller EQB sits on an older platform shared with a gas Mercedes GLB.
The Mercedes-Benz EV lineup at a glance
| Model | Body | Battery | EPA range | DC peak | MSRP from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan 450+ | Sedan | 118 kWh | 352 mi | 200 kW · 400V | $104,400 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan 350+ | Sedan | 90.6 kWh | 308 mi | 170 kW · 400V | $74,900 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350+ | SUV | 90.6 kWh | 279 mi | 170 kW · 400V | $77,900 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450+ | SUV | 118 kWh | 285 mi | 200 kW · 400V | $105,550 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ | Compact SUV | 70.5 kWh | 245 mi | 100 kW · 400V | $52,750 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQC (EU/legacy) | SUV | 80 kWh | 220 mi | 110 kW · 400V | $67,900 |
Specs are EPA-combined range for the highest-range trim of each model and the base MSRP before destination, options, or incentives. The federal Clean Vehicle Credit (§30D) sunset on September 30, 2025 — no new EV purchase after that date is eligible. State rebates may still apply; see the EV Tax Credit Calculator. Verify against the manufacturer site before purchase.
Mercedes' EV strategy and the 2024 pivot
For 2026 the US lineup is EQS sedan, EQS SUV, EQE sedan, EQE SUV, and EQB. The EQC — the 2019 first-generation EV — was always Europe-only and is exiting production. Mercedes is in the middle of a strategy pivot to the new MMA and MB.EA platforms, so this is a transitional year for the brand.
Mercedes pivoted its EV strategy in February 2024. Mercedes walked back its 2030 "all-electric where market conditions allow" target, extended ICE and plug-in-hybrid platforms into the 2030s, and announced it is dropping the EQ naming convention for future EVs. The CLA EV (launching late 2025) and the next-gen E-Class EV will not use "EQ" badging — they'll be the electric CLA and electric E-Class. The current EQ lineup (EQS / EQE / EQB) is in run-out, and software / range improvements are being prioritized over new models in this generation.
Model-by-model
Below: every Mercedes-Benz EV on US sale in 2026, plus the legacy EU-only EQC for reference. Specs reflect 2026 starting trims; AMG and longer-range trims vary.
Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan 450+
$104,400 · 352 mi EPA · 400V / 200 kW DCBest for: Flagship luxury — quietest cabin in the lineup, full S-Class amenities, longest range of any 2026 Mercedes EV.
The EQS sedan is Mercedes' EV flagship — purpose-built EV platform, ~352 EPA miles on the 450+, full S-Class luxury inside, Hyperscreen optional. Quiet, fast (the AMG version makes 751 hp), and beautifully built. The catch: styling is a one-box jellybean that doesn't look like an S-Class to anyone, and sales have been slow at $104k+. Competes with the BMW i7 and Lucid Air.
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Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan 350+
$74,900 · 308 mi EPA · 400V / 170 kW DCBest for: Mid-luxury electric Mercedes — same EVA2 platform as EQS, smaller and more involving.
The EQE sedan is the mid-luxury electric Mercedes — same EVA2 platform as the EQS, smaller battery, smaller footprint. 308 EPA mi on the 350+. The drive is closer to an E-Class than an S-Class — firmer, more involving. Less polarizing than the EQS but still has the same one-box silhouette. Competes with the BMW i5, Tesla Model S, and Genesis Electrified G80.
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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350+
$77,900 · 279 mi EPA · 400V / 170 kW DCBest for: Higher-volume EV Mercedes — built in Tuscaloosa, AL, optional 3rd row.
The EQE SUV is the higher-volume EV Mercedes — built in Tuscaloosa, AL, sharing the EVA2 platform with the sedans. 279 EPA mi base; AMG version makes 677 hp. Three-row seating is optional. More conventional crossover proportions than the EQS SUV. Competes with the BMW iX, Audi Q8 e-tron, and Genesis GV70 Electrified.
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Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450+
$105,550 · 285 mi EPA · 400V / 200 kW DCBest for: Flagship three-row electric SUV — interior luxury and ride quality over range.
The EQS SUV is the flagship electric SUV — same 118 kWh battery as the EQS sedan, three rows of seating, big presence. 285 EPA mi means it's not the long-range leader; Lucid Gravity and the Cadillac Escalade IQ both go further. The EQS SUV's pitch is interior luxury and ride quality, not range. Built in Tuscaloosa.
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Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+
$52,750 · 245 mi EPA · 400V / 100 kW DCBest for: Entry electric Mercedes — only sub-$60k EV with optional 7 seats in the US.
The EQB is the entry electric Mercedes — a small SUV on the older MFA2 platform shared with the gas GLB. 245 EPA mi is mid-pack; optional third row makes it the only sub-$60k EV with seven seats in the US. This is the last model year of the EQB; an MMA-platform replacement is expected in 2027.
Mercedes-Benz EQC (EU/legacy)
$67,900 · 220 mi EPA · 400V / 110 kW DCBest for: Legacy first-generation EV — EU/Asia only, exiting production.
EU/Asia only — never sold in the US. The original EQC (2019) was Mercedes' first modern EV and was retired after a short run. It sits on the GLC platform, with ~220 mi EPA-equivalent range and 110 kW DC charging — both underwhelming by 2026 standards. The EQC successor will be built on the new MB.EA Large platform.
Mercedes-Benz strengths
- Interior quality remains class-leading — materials, switchgear, NVH isolation.
- EQS Sedan offers the longest range of any 2026 luxury sedan EV from a German brand.
- Hyperscreen and MBUX infotainment are genuinely impressive (when the software cooperates).
- EQE / EQS SUVs are built in Tuscaloosa, AL — domestic service parts and warranty support.
- Heat pump standard across the lineup — cold-weather range loss is better than older PTC-heated EVs.
Mercedes-Benz weaknesses
- EQ styling is polarizing — the one-box silhouette of the EQS doesn't read as a Mercedes to many buyers.
- MBUX software has been buggy — over-the-air updates are slower than Tesla, BMW, and Hyundai.
- Charging is mid-pack — 170–200 kW DC peak vs. 270+ on Porsche / Hyundai-Kia / Audi PPE.
- Resale has been weak — heavy depreciation reflects mixed market reception.
- Strategy pivot creates uncertainty — buyers wonder if the EQS will be supported long-term as Mercedes shifts to MB.EA.
Best Mercedes-Benz EV for your use case
Best for family
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350+
Mid-size electric crossover with optional 3rd row, the right footprint for school runs without EQS-sized parking pain.
Best for flagship luxury
Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan 450+
Quietest cabin in the lineup, full S-Class amenities, longest range of any 2026 Mercedes EV.
Best for performance
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 350+
AMG EQE SUV makes 677 hp with AMG chassis tuning and a real engine-sound generator that's better than it sounds. The AMG EQS is faster but heavier.
Best for budget
Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+
Lowest entry price into a Mercedes EV at $52k, and the only one with three rows under $60k.
Best for road-trip range
Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan 450+
352 EPA miles is the best in the Mercedes EV lineup. 200 kW DC charging is mid-pack but the big battery means fewer stops.
Where Mercedes-Benz fits in the market
Mercedes' EV lineup is a transitional one — the EQ branding is on its way out, and the next generation of electric Mercedes will share showrooms with refreshed ICE platforms rather than replace them. If you want a Mercedes EV before the MMA/MB.EA cars arrive, the EQS Sedan is the strongest pick on range, and the Alabama-built EQE/EQS SUVs are the most service-friendly.
Cross-shop the BMW i7 and Lucid Air against the EQS, the BMW i5 and Genesis Electrified G80 against the EQE, and the BMW iX or Audi Q8 e-tron against the EQE SUV.
Run the numbers
- EV vs Gas TCO Calculator — 5/7/10-year total cost vs a gas equivalent.
- EV Charging Cost Calculator — per-mile cost at home (L1/L2) vs public DC fast charging.
- EV Range Estimator — real-world range adjusted for temperature, terrain, speed, and AC.
- Time to Charge Calculator — minutes to your target state of charge on any L2 or DC fast charger.
- Home Charger ROI Calculator — L2 home install vs public DC fast charging payback period.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercedes EV has the longest range?
The EQS Sedan 450+ leads at 352 EPA miles for 2026. The EQE Sedan 350+ returns 308 mi; EQS SUV 450+ is 285 mi; EQE SUV 350+ is 279 mi; EQB 250+ is 245 mi. None of the current EQ models cracks 360 miles — the upcoming CLA EV is expected to be the brand's first 400+ EPA-mile car.
What was Mercedes' 2024 EV strategy pivot about?
In February 2024 Mercedes walked back its prior target of being all-electric (where market conditions allow) by 2030. It announced ICE and plug-in-hybrid platforms would be extended into the mid-2030s, capital spending on pure EVs would be reduced, and the company would focus on profitability per car rather than EV volume. As part of the pivot, Mercedes is dropping the EQ naming convention — the next E-Class EV will simply be the electric E-Class, not an EQE successor.
Are the EQE and EQS SUV built in the US?
Yes — both are assembled at Mercedes' Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant, alongside the gas GLE and GLS. Battery cells come from the adjacent Mercedes/Envision battery plant. Despite US assembly, neither qualified for the federal §30D credit at the end (battery-sourcing requirements failed), and the credit ended Sept 30, 2025 regardless.
Should I wait for the CLA EV?
If you want a Mercedes EV and don't need it before 2026, the CLA EV is the more modern bet. It debuts the MMA platform with 800V architecture (vs. 400V on the EQ lineup), targets ~390+ EPA miles, and DC charges much faster. The current EQS / EQE were architected in 2019–2020 — the gap is significant.
Why is the EQC not sold in the US?
The EQC launched in Europe and China in 2019 as Mercedes' first modern EV. A US launch was repeatedly delayed and ultimately cancelled before the car ever reached dealers — Mercedes chose to wait for the purpose-built EVA2 platform (EQS / EQE) instead. The EQC remained on sale in Europe and Asia and is now exiting production.
Official site: https://www.mbusa.com/en/vehicles/electric-vehicles
Sources: https://www.mbusa.com/en/vehicles/electric-vehicles, fueleconomy.gov EPA range data, IRS Clean Vehicle Credit historical eligibility. Verify against the manufacturer site before purchase — specs and pricing change mid-year.