n that produces 443 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque. The Tuscaloosa plant currently builds the GLE, GLS and GLE Coupe sport utility vehicles, along with AMG variants and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS, with approximately 60% of its output destined for global markets. The plant also assembles the all-electric EQE SUV, EQS SUV and Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV. Over the course of the next few years, the GLC SUV will also come to the Tuscaloosa plant. To be near i...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

“Mercedes-Benz USA temporarily adjusted U.S. EQ order availability last summer to align with U.S. market demand. We continuously optimize our production network and use its high flexibility to react to fluctuations and changing market conditions to remain competitive.” Mercedes-Benz builds the EQE SUV and EQS SUV at its plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. While it had paused orders for the U.S., it continued to make cars for the export market at t...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

n sixth place was the BYD M6 with 1,261 units, followed by the BYD Seal (886 units), Denza D9 (850 units), BYD Atto 2 (751 units), and Zeekr 009 (627 units) Models ranked 11th to 20th were the Chery Omoda E5 (554 units), Xpeng G6 (527 units), Xpeng X9 (452 units), BMW iX2 (357 units), Mercedes-Benz EQE (320 units), Porsche Taycan (306 units), BMW i5 (293 units), Leapmotor C10 (278 units), GWM Ora (Good Cat and 07; 276 units combined), and BMW iX1...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/17

s. In contrast, Volvo EX30 with five seater, 69 kWh battery, under 1.8 tons achieved 89% (4.5 stars) because of its lower weight and consumption. This shows how vehicle size and design strongly affect sustainability outcomes. Other models tested include the Mazda CX-30 (44% and 2.5 stars), Mercedes EQE 350+ (70% and 4 stars), Renault Rafale (57% and 3 stars), and Volkswagen Passat 2024 model (55% and 3 stars). Based on Green NCAP press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

place was the Tesla Model 3 with 1,116 units, followed by the BYD Seal (825 units), Denza D9 (787 units), Zeekr 009 (567 units), and Chery Omoda E5 (494 units). Models ranked 11th to 20th were the BYD Atto 2 (466 units), XPeng G6 (464 units), XPeng X9 (378 units), BMW iX2 (331 units), Mercedes-Benz EQE (312 units), BMW i5 (281 units), Porsche Taycan (275 units), GWM Ora (Good Cat and 07; 256 units combined), Leapmotor C10 (225 units), and BMW iX1...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Mercedes-Benz to pause EQ production for U.S. as U.S. EV tax credits end On July 18, multiple media reported that Mercedes-Benz USA has confirmed that it will pause production of the EQE and EQS sedans and SUVs, and all of their variants, in the U.S. and bound for the U.S. on September 1. Dealers have been notified that order banks for the cars are now closed as well. The Mercedes-Benz EQS and EQE SUVs are produced at the Mercedes-Benz plant in T...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/22

fs of its own on vehicles imported from the U.S. The Tuscaloosa plant in Alabama produced 263,969 vehicles in 2024. While Mercedes-Benz exports roughly 144,000 vehicles per year from the U.S., it imports around 228,000. But most of those imports are lower-cost models, not the GLE and GLS models and EQE and EQS SUVs it builds in the U.S. The company also builds around 50,000 vans at its Charleston plant in South Carolina each year. (multiple sourc...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

ported that Mercedes-Benz is also considering withdrawing its least expensive cars from the U.S. market because tariffs will make their sales economically unfeasible. The Tuscaloosa plant produced 263,969 vehicles in 2024, including the GLE, GLS, GLE Coupe, Mercedes-Maybach GLS and electric EQS and EQE models, with a significant number of units for export markets. Previous reports in late 2023 had suggested Mercedes-Benz would replace the EQS wit...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

include Google Satellite View and Live Alternative Routes, enhancing navigation with high-resolution imagery and real-time EV route planning that incorporates charging stops. These features are available on electric and select second- and third generation MBUX-equipped vehicles, including the EQS, EQE, G-Class, and more. The update also expands access to ChatGPT integration for the MBUX Voice Assistant, now available to up to three million vehic...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/12

hese tariffs,” Burzer said at a company event in Stuttgart, Germany. “We have made some plans, but flexibility is absolutely key.” Burzer did not comment on which model may be moved to its plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The Alabama plant builds larger SUVs, like the GLE and GLS, as well as the EQE and EQS electric vehicles, which have been slow sellers. Approximately two-thirds of the Tuscaloosa plant’s output is exported to foreign market...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

ce as fast as before, and allows the process to begin by pressing a digital button on the screen, with a status bar showing progress. For vehicles equipped with a 360° camera, drivers can select various views during parking. These improvements are standard in recent E-Class, S-Class, EQS, EQS SUV, EQE, EQE SUV, and Maybach models with the parking package and reversing camera, while the 360° camera is optional. When driving at speeds below 35 km...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/28

Auto Guangzhou 2024: Mercedes-Benz to launch 3 models, exhibit 29 models On November 15, Mercedes-Benz announced that at the Auto Guangzhou 2024, it will launch 3 models and exhibit 29 models. The models to be launched are the G 580 Edition One battery electric SUV, the new EQE battery electric SUV, and the 2025 GLC coupe SUV. Positioned as a luxury hardcore battery electric off-road vehicle, the G 580 Edition One is priced at CNY 2.17 million a...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27

tric platform at the Mercedes-AMG Technical Center in Germany. Test drives for the development vehicles are set for this winter. AMG is known for pioneering high-performance SUVs over 25 years ago with the ML 55 AMG, AMG's current lineup includes six SUV models, such as GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, and EQE SUV with the G 63 as its flagship. This upcoming full-size electric SUV marks the sixth model AMG has fully developed, joining the GT, SL, and SLS...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/07

customer base looking for a greener option. Hyundai is also offering a US$7,500 cash incentive to match the federal tax credit until the model localises production at its under-construction Metaplant in Ellabell, Georgia. Loser: Mercedes-Benz EQ-family Mercedes-Benz has five EQ models on sale: EQB, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, and EQS SUV. Sales of all five models were down considerably—by a combined 36% – in the first half of the year. The company has...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/12

CDMS 2024: Mercedes-Benz China launches AMG EQE 53 4Matic+ electric SUV On August 30, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), Mercedes-Benz China launched the new AMG EQE 53 4Matic+ battery electric SUV, with a price of CNY 863,400. The AMG EQE 53 4Matic+ adopts digital headlights with projection function and transverse spiral 3D taillights. It measures 4,880mm long, 2,032mm wide, and 1,672mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,030mm. The AMG EQE 53 ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/05

Mercedes-Benz Oman unveils all-electric lineup On September 1, Mercedes Benz Oman announced that it will launch its all-electric range in showrooms starting September 1, 2024, marking a major step in sustainable mobility for the region. The lineup includes the EQA, EQB, EQE Sedan, EQE SUV, EQS Sedan, EQS SUV, and the new G 580 with EQ Technology, catering to various preferences from urban versatility to luxury and off-road capabilities. The vehic...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/02

Mercedes-Benz committed to investing in Thailand’s EV market; 2 new EV models launched Reported on August 27, 2024, Mercedes-Benz has recently launched 2 new electric car models in Thailand, namely the EQE 300 and the EQS 450 4MATIC SUV AMG Dynamic. Deliveries are planned to start between October and November 2024. The company said Thailand is still considered a potential EV market in the region thanks to the government's support of the EV indu...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/28

Mercedes Benz rolls out Automatic Lane Change for enhanced automated driving across Europe On June 19, Mercedes Benz introduced the Automatic Lane Change (ALC) function for partially automated driving across 33 European countries. Available in the Driving Assistance Plus Package, ALC can now be equipped on 15 models, including the C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, GLC, CLE, EQE, EQS, EQS SUV, and EQE SUV, either directly from the factory or via an over-...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/19

s that due to a deviation in the software development process, continuous diagnostic requests from other control units might overload the memory capacity of the battery management system. The driver will not receive a warning due to the nature of the failure mechanism. Affected vehicles include the EQE 350 4MATIC, EQE 350+, EQE 500 4MATIC, EQS 450 4MATIC, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4MATIC, AMG EQE 53 4MATIC, AMG EQS 53 4MATIC, 2023-2025 EQE SUV 350 4MATIC...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/08

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launches new variants of all-electric EQE (sedan/SUV) On May 23, 2024, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia announced 4 new variants of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQE, priced from MYR 379,888 - MYR 485,888. Deliveries will begin in June. The EQE sedan is available in 2 variants, namely the new EQE 350+ Electric Art Line and the updated EQE 350+ AMG Line, designed to cater to different facets of driving luxury and technology. Meanwhil...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/29