Mercedes S-Class EV Will Replace the EQS Sedan

Like the BMW 5- and 7-series sedans, the next-generation S-class will have both electric and internal-combustion powertrain options.

It seems Mercedes-Benz is taking the old adage “you need to break a few eggs to make an omelet” quite literally. The avant-garde, egg-shaped EQS sedan is set to be retired after just one generation. But don’t hang up your mourning veil just yet! The automotive giant isn’t abandoning its electric dreams; instead, they’re cooking up something even more exciting.

According to a fresh scoop from Autocar, the EQS will soon be replaced by a dazzling new S-class EV. And guess what? This electric luxury ride will be rolling out alongside the next-gen S-class with a traditional internal combustion engine. Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius spilled the beans to Autocar, revealing, “There will be two S-classes in the future—ICE and electric.” So, while the EQS might be leaving the scene, the S-class lineup is set to electrify the road in style.

BMW’s 5- and 7-series sedans share a similar look, and the new S-class will follow suit, offering both electric and internal combustion models with a unified design. Mercedes-Benz has done this before with the G580 featuring EQ Technology earlier this year, so while the name might have been a bit off, the approach is clearly a hit. Get ready to see the S-class blend classic elegance with modern electric flair.

While the new S-class models will share a similar look, they won’t ride on the same platform. The electric version will get its own EV-specific setup, while the gas-powered S-class will stick with an updated version of the current platform. Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius reassured Autocar that despite some confusion, they’re still moving forward with the MB.EA Large EV platform. So, expect distinct underpinnings for each S-class, but a cohesive style.

Both the new electric and gas-powered S-class models are set to debut in 2030, aligning with Mercedes-Benz’s goal to make half of its global sales electric by then. While the EQS recently received a bigger battery and a fresh front design, the gas-powered S-class might get a big update before the new models hit the roads.