Mercedes-Benz News
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Although the real G 580 with EQ Technology might have arrived a bit short on eco-credentials, its Matchbox scale likeness goes all-in with recycled metal and sustainable plastic.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)
With four motors and 116 kwh of battery, the G 580 electric SUV muscles in on Rivian and Hummer territory.
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Report: Mercedes pulls the plug on range-extended EV possibilities
Series hybrids with vastly downsized engines simply don't make the cut, especially for cost reasons, Mercedes reportedly decided.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS gets more range, better brakes, and a fake grille
About 9% more battery capacity is part of the improvement, but that plus other efficiency improvements may put 400 EPA miles within reach.
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2025 Mercedes GLC 350e PHEV brings fast charging, long electric range
A DC fast-charger can fully charge this plug-in hybrid in 30 minutes, while the more generous European driving cycle points to 81 miles of electric range.
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Mercedes EV range run shows gains from heat pump, solar roof
Efficiency was the focus for a single-charge EV trip in the EQXX engineering concept, covering more than 600 miles on the Arabian Peninsula.
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The automaker's CEO appeared to suggest that it may keep updating combustion models until well past their previous 2030 retirement date where market conditions allowed.
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First Drive: 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter leads into the electric vanlife
With class-leading range and efficiency, Mercedes is showing the way toward a big family of electric cargo and passenger vans, as well as RVs.
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2024 Mercedes EQS and EQE get heat pump, retuned braking, more range
Car and SUV versions of the Mercedes-Benz EQS and EQE families get a cold-weather range-boosting heat pump, 4Matic versions get a new AWD disconnect feature, and all variants except AMG models get revised regen and braking.
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Mercedes' fastest charging network for EVs looks like this
The Atlanta charging station revealed Wednesday is a template for the form and function of Mercedes' own fast-charging network.
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Mercedes EQS EV may soon allow hands-free, eyes off the road
Drive Pilot is an SAE Level 3 system, and it will allow the driver to take their hands off the wheel and eyes away from the road on pre-mapped highways below 40 mph.
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Report: Mercedes might use BYD battery for Model 3 rival in China
A BYD battery would be the first use of LFP in a production Mercedes.
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The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA-Class shows off the engineering of the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) that will serve as the basis for four compact EVs in multiple body styles
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Mercedes’ first US electric vans are now available starting at $74,181
The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter will be made in South Carolina and equipped with CATL LFP cells, permitting a range likely to top all other electric vans currently available.
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Mercedes renews plans for its own EV fast-charging hubs
Mercedes' High Power Charging Network will be differentiated in North America from the EV charging network being established with six other automakers, the automaker clarified with renewed info on its global charging plans.
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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB EV refreshes tech, preserves boxy brilliance
Don't expect a lot more range or faster charging, but a sharpened look and improved cabin interface keep this well-packed EV in top form.
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Mercedes-Benz shifts to Tesla charging port for North America
One of the brands with the deepest history with Tesla is adopting its charge port for vehicles and its own charging network.
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Mercedes-Benz confirms US-bound electric luxury van, potential RV
A factory-built electric camper van might be part of the expanded range of fully electric offerings Mercedes aims to make on its VAN.EA architecture starting in 2026.
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The plug-in hybrid version of the Mercedes GLE puts electric propulsion front and center.
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Review: 2023 Mercedes EQE 350+ 4Matic SUV surfs the electric wave
Mercedes-Benz’s second BEV crossover brings its SUV lineup out of no-man’s land, but does the EQE SUV let it off the charging hook?
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$79,050 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV makes EV tax credit cut
The made-in-Alabama EV is due for first U.S. deliveries this spring—and for the first time rear- and all-wheel-drive versions cost the same.
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2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter plugs into electric vanlife
New-generation Mercedes eSprinter electric vans soon to be made in South Carolina make efficiency gains and will solve all kinds of work needs.
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Mercedes reportedly plans to drop EQ badging for EVs
Mercedes has made EQ the center stage for its transformation. But has it already accomplished its mission?
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Mercedes plans own EV fast-charging network, starting with America
At CES, the automaker announced an initiative to place EV fast-charging sites along highways, while also near amenities and Mercedes dealerships.
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