Electric Mercedes-Benz Futures: Which Compact Models by 2025?

If the EQA and EQB will survive, the compact Mercedes-Benz Class A electric should arrive by 2025, along with the electric CLA.

While Mercedes-Benz is currently updating its hybrid compact cars, the range will soon be shrinking. It was during the 2022 financial results that the manufacturer confirmed a future generation, but it will be different, scarcer, and more expensive.

Three models will disappear, which survivors?

The brand estimates that this premium compact category has declined from 680,000 vehicles in 2019 to 570,000 in 2021. The COVID-19 crisis also played a role. But the decision has been made: the current lineup of 7 cars will be reduced to 4 in the next generation, reports Automotive News.

The B-Class minivan and the CLA Shooting Brake seem to be at risk, as well as the Class A sedan (three-box). Thus, only the compact Class A, the CLA sedan, and the GLA/GLB SUVs would remain. The latter are already available in electric versions, under the names Mercedes EQA and EQB. The current plug-in hybrid versions of Class A and CLA are expected to receive electric variants in the coming years.

This decision to produce fewer compact cars is the goal of every automaker: maximize profits. The average price for Mercedes-Benz has already increased by 20% in three years within this category, and by over 43% across the entire catalog, reaching €73,000! Considering the price of a Mercedes EQS, it’s not really surprising…

Mercedes Class A electric models, possibly CLA in 2024?

The upcoming generation of Mercedes-Benz compact cars will be based on the new “MMA” platform. Accepting both combustion and electric versions like the current MFA2 base, it will debut in 2024. The German manufacturer is not adopting Geely’s platform, which it uses via its Smart brand (of which it is a 50% co-owner).

It is still too early to determine power outputs or range, but the cost will be significant. The manufacturer has a goal to “continuously increase prices year after year”. CEO Ola Källenius also hinted at a potential preview “by the end of the year”. Perhaps with a concept car at the Munich Motor Show? Maybe early September.

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