Mercedes-Benz has announced a sizeable pruning of its United States offerings for the 2027 model year. The move eliminates the EQE sedan, its high-performance sibling AMG EQE the ultra-luxury Maybach EQS 680 SUV and the plug-in-hybrid AMG S63 E Performance. A spokesperson confirmed that these vehicles will no longer appear on the brand’s US catalogue, signalling a strategic pivot toward a more conventional electric architecture that aligns more closely with Mercedes’ gasoline-powered line-up.
Discontinued models and their specifications
The EQE 320+ entered the market with a starting price of $64,950, delivering 315 hp and an all-electric range of up to 308 miles (496 km). Its performance-oriented counterpart, the AMG EQE was priced at $96,600 and featured a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system that could produce as much as 677 hp when the boost function was engaged. That power allowed the car to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.2 seconds but it also limited the usable electric range to roughly 230 miles (370 km).
The Maybach EQS 680 SUV represented the pinnacle of Mercedes’ luxury EV ambition, starting at $180,000. It combined two electric motors for a total output of 649 hp and 700 lb-ft (948 Nm) of torque, drawing energy from a sizeable 118 kWh battery pack that promised about 300 miles (483 km) of range. Meanwhile, the AMG S63 E Performance blended a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with a plug-in-hybrid system, producing a staggering 791 hp and 1,055 lb-ft (1,430 Nm) of torque.
What replaces the lost models?
Even as these flagship electrified assets disappear, Mercedes-Benz is already laying the groundwork for a successor to the EQE family. An upcoming E-Class Electric is slated to adopt a more traditional silhouette that mirrors the design language of the gasoline-driven E-Class, echoing the approach taken with the newly announced electric C-Class. This shift suggests the brand is moving away from the “stand-alone” EV styling that characterized the early EQ series and toward a unified visual identity across powertrains.
Regarding the high-performance segment, the automaker hinted that the AMG S63 badge will likely return, but without the plug-in-hybrid architecture. Industry observers expect a pure V8-only version to arrive within the next year, preserving the raw character of the S-Class performance halo while simplifying power-train complexity.
Implications for Mercedes’ US electric strategy
The abrupt removal of the EQE and Maybach EQS SUV underscores the difficulty Mercedes has faced in gaining traction with its early electric offerings in the American market. Sales of the EQ series have lagged behind domestic competitors, and the brand appears to be recalibrating its approach. By consolidating electric models under the familiar C- and E-Class umbrellas, Mercedes hopes to leverage existing brand equity and reduce consumer confusion.
Analysts view the 2027 lineup reduction as a pragmatic response to market reality rather than a retreat from electrification. The company continues to invest heavily in battery technology and plans to expand its electric footprint with models that more closely resemble their ICE counterparts. In the meantime, the discontinued models will likely find a modest after-market life through leases and pre-owned sales, but new production will cease as of the 2027 model year.
