by Time to Buy a Mercedes Electric Vehicle
If you’ve long dreamed of a new Mercedes electric car, now is the time to sharpen your bargaining skills. The German automaker is introducing a series of generous incentives for several of its plug-in models. These offers are so advantageous that even the recently canceled federal electric vehicle tax credit seems insignificant in comparison. For one model, the savings exceed $50,000.
Luxurious Discounts on the Maybach EQS 680
The model receiving royal treatment is the 2025 Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680, available with significant discounts for both purchase and lease. Of course, this is not a typical choice for daily commuting, as it is aimed primarily at ultra-wealthy clients with a starting price of around $181,000 in the US.
However, a $50,000 discount brings its price approximately $20,000 closer to the cost of a GLS 63 AMG, suddenly making this ultra-luxury electric vehicle, if not affordable, then at least comparatively reasonable. For reference, the upcoming 2026 EQS 680 model is also eligible for a $23,000 incentive.
Attractive Offers on Other Mercedes Models
These generous discounts are not only for big-spending Maybach buyers. Regular 2026 EQS sedans and SUVs under the Mercedes-Benz brand are available with discounts of up to $10,000 for purchase or $10,500 for lease.
According to CarsDirect, Mercedes-Benz is also providing $9,500 in dealer cash to customers leasing a new GLB, or $9,000 for those choosing to purchase. Meanwhile, the all-electric EQE sedan and SUV are eligible for a $7,500 incentive for leasing and $7,000 for purchase.
The offers don’t end there, as Mercedes is even taking $5,000 off the lease price of the electric G580.
Interestingly, many of these offers are not widely advertised by Mercedes-Benz. Potential buyers will have to find a dealer who agrees to these unadvertised deals, which may require some searching or simply a bit of persistence.
Reasons for Such Incentives
The motivation behind these incentives is likely related to the brand’s desire to quickly clear out remaining 2025 inventory. It could also be an attempt to support electric vehicle sales after the cancellation of the federal electric vehicle tax credit approximately six weeks ago.
These aggressive discounts may indicate increasing competition in the electric vehicle market, where manufacturers are seeking new ways to attract customers. Similar initiatives often point to changes in demand or company strategies aimed at maintaining market share in conditions of economic uncertainty.
