Overview
- Mercedes-Benz, which detailed the refresh Monday, claims up to 925 km of range on Europe’s WLTP test thanks to a new 122 kWh usable battery with higher energy density.
- The sedan moves to an 800‑volt system that enables up to 350 kW DC fast charging, and on 400‑volt stations the pack virtually splits in two so each half can charge at up to 175 kW.
- New in‑house motors pair with a two‑speed gearbox on the rear axle for better efficiency and acceleration, while stronger regenerative braking now recovers up to 385 kW of energy.
- An optional steer‑by‑wire setup replaces the mechanical steering column with an electronic link and a yoke, with dual signal paths plus rear‑axle steering and wheel‑specific braking as fail‑safes.
- U.S. dealer arrivals start in the second half of 2026 after last year’s EQ pause, pricing is still undisclosed, and WLTP figures typically test higher than U.S. EPA ratings that will follow.