Mercedes-Benz is planning to pull the plug on the EQE saloon and EQE SUV in 2026 as it reshuffles its EV line-up.
The two models, launched in 2022, will be quietly replaced by the all-new electric C Class EQ and GLC EQ. Both sit on Merc’s next-generation 800V MB.EA.M platform, promising faster charging, smarter packaging, and the same kind of tech you’d expect from the EQE but with better practicality.
That means the EQE saloon, built in Germany, and the EQE SUV, built in the US, are effectively making way for fresher, more efficient models. The GLC EQ, which is about to debut at the 2025 Munich Motor Show, already looks like a big step up. It has a larger boot with 570 litres plus a 128 litre frunk, a 2,500kg towing capacity, and a more modern design.
Interestingly, Mercedes originally planned to give the EQE a major mid-life update next year with big upgrades like an 800V system, new silicon carbide inverter tech, and improved motors. But instead, that kit will now be reserved for the bigger EQS saloon and SUV.
Looking further ahead, a fully electric E Class EQ saloon is confirmed for 2027. It will also ride on the new MB.EA.M platform, which is slowly becoming the backbone of Mercedes’ next-generation EV family.
In short, the EQE’s time is almost up but Mercedes is clearing the decks for sharper, faster charging and more practical EVs.
