Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class electric version has a very short lifespan. Instead of using the latest and greatest platform, it opts for the MFA chassis that made its debut in 2011. The technology is certainly outdated, as the EQB will be discontinued after the year 2025.
A company spokesperson confirmed to colleagues at InsideEVs that the EQB “has reached the end of its planned life cycle and therefore will not be offered in the US or Canada after the 2025 model year.” They emphasized, “Mercedes-Benz remains fully committed to electrification and the brand’s largest product offensive in history will soon take place. As announced at IAA Mobility 2023, Mercedes-Benz will also introduce two SUVs based on this new architecture.”
So, a replacement for the EQB will come, and it will certainly be more expensive than the current models. Currently, the EQB 2025 starts at $54,200, including delivery charges. You will get a 70.5 kilowatt-hour battery pack with fast DC charging capable of a maximum 100 kilowatt charging power. With a full charge, the EPA rates EQB with a range between 205 and 251 miles, depending on whether you add all-wheel drive, more power, and larger wheels.
Although the GLB-Class has been around for years, Mercedes introduced the EQB for the 2021 model year. It is one of two electric offerings from Affalterbach that can have up to three rows. Now that production has ended, your only option for a seven-seat electric car is the EQS, as long as you check the third row available on the configurator.
For future purchases, both of these new SUVs are scheduled to be launched with the brand’s latest MMA chassis, designed to accommodate hybrid and fully electric powertrains. The redesigned CLA features a new platform with key features including an 800-volt architecture with faster charging speeds and revamped interior technology using Mercedes’ in-house operating system.
The launch date has not been set. However, the announcement of the fate of the EQB indicates that its successor will arrive sooner rather than later.
