Mercedes Discontinues EQE and EQS SUV: What Buyers and Owners Need to Know

Mercedes-Benz has removed the electric models EQE Sedan, EQE SUV and EQS SUV from its online configurator. They can now only be bought as pre-configured vehicles from stock. Of the four major electric models on the EVA II platform, only the EQS Sedan remains regularly configurable.

The short answer for prospective buyers: you can still buy these three models, but only as they are on the dealer's lot. Anyone who wanted to order a specific car in a specific specification will have to change plans. For owners nothing changes for now, but resale value and technology updates are questions you should keep an eye on.

This article does not retell the news, that is done by our news page. It explains who is affected, what you should check before buying and what it means for charging at home.

What changes with the removal from the configurator?

In the configurator, buyers choose colour, equipment and packages and order a car that is then built to that specification. If a model drops out there, only the stock vehicle remains: an already built or pre-configured vehicle that is at the dealer or in Mercedes' inventory. You then choose from what is there.

The advantage is obvious: a finished car is usually available sooner than a new build. The disadvantage is equally clear. The combination of colour, seats, driver assistance systems and battery may not match what you want, and the choice shrinks the longer the clearance sale runs.

The state of the information matters. Auto motor und sport, Elektroauto-News, electrive and Golem.de all report consistently on the removal from the configurator. According to the trade portal JESMB, on which Elektroauto-News relies, official confirmation of specific production end dates is still outstanding. Whether the reports also apply to Austria and Switzerland is not clear from our material. Ask your dealer there.

Which models are affected, and which one remains?

The four models are based on the EVA II architecture, which allowed large batteries and a long wheelbase. One of them remains in the range. Overview according to the reports:

What is new on the revised EQS Sedan?

In 2026 the EQS Sedan switches from 400 to 800 volts. The voltage of the onboard electrical system helps determine how much current must flow through the cables during fast charging. At higher voltage, the same power needs less current, which makes faster charging with less heat easier. In addition there are newly developed electric motors, a two-speed transmission on the rear axle and a battery with up to 122 kWh of usable energy. For the EQS 450+ Mercedes quotes up to 926 kilometers under WLTP, the European standard procedure for range.

An independent test from the USA provides clues. Edmunds had a 2027 EQS 450+ drive 539 miles in its range test, around 870 kilometers. According to Electrek and InsideEVs this is the longest distance Edmunds has measured for an electric sedan. The US benchmark from the EPA is up to 467 miles.

There are two caveats. First, it is a single test run, and the US standard is not directly comparable with WLTP. Second, in the test the car used 29.6 kWh per 100 miles, more than the EPA figure of 28 kWh. The long range therefore comes from the large battery, not from exceptional efficiency.

For charging, Edmunds reports a peak of 350 kW and an average of 222 kW over the charging session. The predecessor reached a peak of 208 kW and an average of 175 kW. This shows what distinguishes the second generation from the first, and at the same time what the EQE and EQE SUV lack: no such update is planned for them. How 800-volt technology affects fast charging is also explained in our article on the BMW i3 Europe trip.

Who is affected, and what should they do?

The consequences vary depending on the situation.

• Prospective buyers of the EQE, EQE SUV or EQS SUV: You can now only choose from stock. Check each vehicle individually instead of deciding by model name.
• Prospective buyers of the EQS Sedan: It remains configurable. Make sure you compare the new version with 800 volts and the 122 kWh battery, not an older stock vehicle with 400 volts.
• Owners of an EQE, EQE SUV or EQS SUV: Your car drives and charges as before. Watch whether Mercedes offers a technology update for your model. For the EQS SUV that is open, for the EQE nothing comparable is planned.
• If you want to lease or sell a used car: Ask how the residual value is calculated. A model being phased out may be valued differently on the used market than a current one. Our material cannot confirm this; it is a question for dealers and banks.

For perspective on scale: according to InsideEVs, around 2,200 new EQE Sedans were registered in Germany between January and September 2026. That is a manageable stock, not a mass-market model.

What does this mean for the home wallbox?

For the wallbox, the removal is rarely the main problem. What matters is the charging power of the specific car at home. The 350 kW peak that Edmunds measured on the new EQS applies only at a DC fast-charging station. At home a wallbox charges with alternating current, and there the car's onboard charger limits the power.

If you buy a stock vehicle, check this figure in the data sheet for the specific variant before ordering the wallbox. Then you match the wallbox, cable and fuse to the car, not the other way round. An electrician on site will clarify which registrations or approvals your grid operator requires. You will find an overview of technology and costs in our Charging at Home section.

Charging at home remains the easiest way to start every morning with a full battery. With a battery of up to 122 kWh, however, a full charge at the wallbox takes a long time. Overnight that is no problem; after an empty battery on the same evening it would be.

What to check when buying a stock vehicle

A stock vehicle is not a bad purchase, but it is a different one from a car you ordered. This order helps:

1. Check the equipment. Compare the equipment actually fitted with your wish list, not just with the brochure. What is missing cannot be reordered.
2. Clarify the technology level. Ask about battery size, charging power on DC and AC, and the software build date. The EQE has no 800-volt update that could come later.
3. Put the warranty in writing. Note the term of the new-car warranty and the battery warranty, especially for vehicles that have been on the lot for some time.
4. Negotiate the price. If dealers want to reduce stock, there may be room to negotiate.
5. Compare alternatives. Compare with the EQS Sedan and with the models in the next section.
6. Plan for a wallbox. Clarify charging power and installation before you sign.

If price is your main concern, you will find current offers in our e-mobility deals.

What alternatives does Mercedes have in its own range?

Auto motor und sport points out that Mercedes is partly filling the gap itself. The new C-Class, at 4.88 meters, is almost as long as the 4.95-meter EQE and, according to the report, offers more boot space. The same applies to the electric GLC compared with the EQE SUV. If you mainly need space in everyday use, test drive both vehicles before committing to a model that is being phased out.

As the real successor, Mercedes is planning a new electric E-Class with EQ technology on the MB.EA-M platform. Chief executive Ola Källenius has confirmed the start for the second half of 2027. Prices, battery sizes and charging power of the new E-Class are not given in our material.

Wait or buy now? Anyone who needs a car in the coming months can choose between the ready-stock car or the EQS saloon. Anyone who can wait until the end of 2027 will probably get a car with newer technology in the new E-Class, although this cannot be verified today. Electric cars offers more models and comparisons, and background on charging technology is in car technology.

What to watch for in the coming months

Several points are still open and could change your decision:

• Official confirmation: Whether and when Mercedes will announce specific production end dates for the EQE, EQE SUV and EQS SUV.
• EQS SUV: Whether a model update with 800-volt architecture and a new battery will follow. So far, this is unclear.
• New E-Class: Details on technology, price and market launch for the second half of 2027.
• Country differences: Which stock levels and conditions apply in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

You should not rely on a single source. Range figures in particular need context: the Edmunds test is a single run, Mercedes' WLTP figures are standard values, and real-world consumption depends on speed, temperature and payload.