Let’s take a look at two flagship sedans, the S-class and the EQS when starting to the next generation. Mercedes will rebrand both iconic models to Mercedes S-Class Electric.

Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class: Als erstes Fahrzeug, das auf der komplett neuen elektrischen Plattform Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) entwickelt wurde, weist das Concept CLA Class den Weg für die nächste Generation der elektrischen Antriebstechnologie. Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class: As the first car to be developed on the all-new electric-first Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) platform, the Concept CLA Class points the way for the next-generation electric-drive technology.

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The German oldest luxury automotive, Mercedes-Benz has been delivered over 3 million S-classes on the road worldwide in just 52 years. When Mercedes-Benz released the seventh-gen S-Class in 2020, it said that this nameplate enjoyed a high loyalty rate. Around 80% of customers in Western Europe and 70% of customers in the U.S. who previously drove an S-Class once again got themselves a Merc. This model series is particularly popular in China, U.S., South Korea, and Germany.

on August 30, 2024, Mercedes-Benz Group Chairman Ola Källenius said that the company will offer the Mercedes S-Class as both an ICE vehicle and an electric vehicle in the future. Both variants will carry similar designs. Mercedes-Benz plans to keep the design of its flagship models consistent for both combustion and electric versions look similar under S-class badge.

In July 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced that full-size EVs will be based on its upcoming MB.EA platform from 2025. Later we learned there would be two versions: MB.EA-M (Medium) and MB.EA-L (Large) and the latter looked suitable for the company’s next-gen full-size electric saloon.

In addition, both Mercedes S-Class EV and ICE will be based on different platforms. The gasoline model will continue on an updated MRA platform, while the electric version will use the new MB.EA-L platform. Källenius confirmed the company is “already planning with MB.EA Large.” Though Källenius didn’t reveal specifics about the future project, it’s highly likely the new S-Class EV will feature all-solid-state batteries. The expected release date of the first-ever Mercedes S-Class Electric indicates that customers could have an option for at least one battery that consists of all-solid-state battery