Mercedes Will Pause EQ Production For America Right As The EV Tax Credits End
Briefly

Mercedes-Benz USA confirmed the suspension of U.S. production for the EQE and EQS electric vehicles starting September 1. This pause applies to all variants produced for the U.S. market, with order banks now closed. The EQ models struggled to achieve widespread appeal, often drawing criticism for their designs. Their production halt coincides with the expiration of EV tax credits in America, raising concerns about potential sales impacts. Vehicles scheduled for production prior to September 1 will still be manufactured.
Mercedes-Benz USA announced a pause in U.S. production of EQE and EQS models effective September 1 due to lower demand and the ending of EV tax credits.
The EQ vehicles have faced criticism for their design and struggled to attract a wider customer base, impacting their production plans.
Dealers have been notified that order banks for EQ models are closed, although vehicles scheduled for pre-September 1 production will continue.
The pause in production aligns with the expiration of EV tax credits on September 30, raising concerns about the future sales of these electric vehicles.
Read at insideevs.com
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