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Mercedes-Benz has a familiar place in the luxury-car market, so its electric models seemed positioned to attract buyers who wanted the brand with a different powertrain. The reality has been more complicated. EQ lineup changes and a revised approach to newer electric models show that a respected badge does not settle every ownership question. Why did the cars struggle to catch on as broadly as hoped? Public announcements do not provide one complete explanation. Pricing, styling, charging access, and the fit between the vehicle and a customer's routine offer useful ways to understand the challenge. Those factors also help explain why Mercedes continues adjusting its approach. Early Mercedes Electric Cars Entered at the Luxury End The EQS launched as an expensive flagship with extensive technology and a distinctive electric architecture. That made it a showcase for the brand, but it also placed the ownership decision in a demanding price category. Buyers comparing ... read more