Mercedes-Benz News
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Mercedes’s compact sedan gets battery power in all models, but there’s no PHEV in the works.
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Next Mercedes-Benz electric vans to feature 800V systemMercedes-Benz's Van.EA EV platform will be able to fast-charge quickly thanks to a more future-proofed electrical architecture.
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Electric Mercedes-Benz GLC prototype teased testing in the arctic
Mercedes splits the GLC lineup in two—with one half going all-in on electric power.
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Mercedes-Benz Vision V name confirmed for electric van concept
Coming vans will offer either an electric powertrain or ICE.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz EQB re-ups electric GLB-Class formula
The Mercedes EQB electric crossover is a member of the extended Mercedes GLB-Class family—but fully electric.
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Mercedes EQS aims for 621-mile range, tests solid-state battery
A version of the Mercedes-Benz EQS is testing solid-state cells from Factorial teasing a 25% boost in energy density. Will it really deliver the 621-mile target?
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The latest iterations of electric vehicles from Mercedes will have an 800-volt architecture.
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Mercedes plots new ICE vans, reverses course on electric-only
Mercedes' Van.EA electric van platform will be joined by a so-called Combustion Architecture—meaning gas and diesel vans are now again part of a longer-term plan
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2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580e PHEV flagship costs $129,350
The plug-in hybrid version of the luxury sedan carries over with a $450 price increase.
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Mercedes-Benz EQB recalled due to potential battery fire
Owners of the electric luxury SUV are instructed not to charge above 80% until they get a dealership-installed software update.
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Mercedes-Benz EVs can now charge on Tesla Superchargers
Mercedes EV owners now have have about 20,000 more charging station options.
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Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e depends on math appeal
A plug-in edition expands the GLC’s portfolio, but it only makes sense with low-cost energy.
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Second-year plug-in hybrid returns unchanged, still without the Coupe model.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV gets price hike, more standard equipment
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV will cost $850 more than last year.
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Prototype ride: 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV rethinks regen braking
With the 2026 CLA EV Mercedes charts a new path towards efficiency—even in foul weather.
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Mercedes-Benz electric van concept coming in spring 2025
Mercedes confirmed its next-gen electric van will debut in concept form next year before arriving in 2026.
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Standalone Mercedes-Benz AMG electric SUV breaks cover
Mercedes' AMG performance division has given the world a first glimpse as its electric performance SUV.
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Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid blends luxury into sporty PHEV
The plug-in hybrid variant of Mercedes’ midsize luxury car promises meaningful electric range.
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There's a new Popemobile and it doesn't have a tailpipe for the first time in history.
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Mercedes tech may enable EV batteries with mixed cell types
Mercedes sees optimized range and bidirectional charging made possible with the use of micro-converters to optimize energy flow among multiple types of battery cells and even chemistries.
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Mercedes In-Drive moves braking system inside EV's electric motor
Mercedes has reinvented the braking system for a future electric age.
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Mercedes developing solar paint for EVs
Mercedes is working on solar paint, which is like a paste and could coat an entire vehicle.
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2026 Mercedes CLA will get J1772 and NACS charge ports, hybrid option
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA will be more than one next-gen car; it’ll preview the automaker’s future.
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Mercedes-Benz AMG developing standalone electric full-size SUV
A full-size electric Mercedes-Benz AMG is in the works to compete with Porsche's upcoming electric SUVs.
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