Mercedes-Benz Discontinues EQE Sedan and Two Other Models for 2027 U.S. Lineup
The Maybach EQS 680 SUV and AMG S63 E Performance plug-in hybrid are also being removed from the U.S. market.
Mercedes-Benz is discontinuing the EQE Sedan, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680, and the Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance from its 2027 U.S. lineup, according to a report by Car and Driver.
What Happened
The German automaker has confirmed that all trims of the EQE electric sedan, including the AMG variant, will no longer be sold in the United States for the 2027 model year. The decision also affects the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 electric SUV, which starts at $180,000, and the high-performance Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance plug-in hybrid sedan, which retails for $191,050. The AMG S63 pairs a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine with a single electric motor for a combined output of 791 horsepower, featuring a 10.4 kWh battery that provides an all-electric range of 16 miles. The rest of the EQS Sedan and SUV lineup remains on sale.
Why It Matters
The discontinuation of the EQE Sedan marks the end of a three-year sales run in the U.S., driven by what the source describes as lukewarm sales figures. While Mercedes-Benz does not publish individual trim-level sales data, the removal of these high-cost models suggests they sold extremely low numbers. For buyers, the end of production for the EQE may result in significant discounts on remaining inventory, offering a chance to acquire a luxury EV at a lower price point. Separately, the automaker is moving away from the controversial 'bean-shaped' design of its earlier EVs, with newer models like the CLA and GLC adopting more traditional styling.
The Bottom Line
Mercedes-Benz is streamlining its U.S. portfolio by cutting the EQE Sedan, Maybach EQS 680, and AMG S63 E Performance for 2027, citing extremely low sales numbers as the reason for the discontinuation.
