That rollout starts later this year with the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class compact, which will be offered with all-electric and 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrains. The CLA EV is slated to debut numerous improvements over current-generation Mercedes EVs, including an 800-volt electrical architecture and a more clever regenerative braking system.

Brace yourself for the launch of numerous new and updated Mercedes cars over the next two years, covering all segments

Despite its reevaluation of electrified car production, the brand says it "retains the ambition to defend margins as the BEV [battery electric vehicle] share increases." Down the road, Mercedes has a lot of pieces in motion,