Q2 2023 Sales Overview
In the second quarter of 2023, Mercedes-Benz experienced a slight decline in overall vehicle sales in the United States, totaling 77,287 cars—a 2.3 percent drop from the previous year. When including commercial vans, the total sales amounted to 96,019, marking a 2.8 percent decrease year-over-year. Despite this, Mercedes-Benz has reason to celebrate as their electric vehicle sales have soared to unprecedented levels.
Electric Vehicle Milestones
The second quarter was particularly remarkable for Mercedes-Benz’s all-electric vehicles, with sales hitting 11,927 units—a staggering 509 percent increase from the previous year. This surge represents 15.4 percent of the brand’s total vehicle sales, driven largely by the new EQE SUV and EQS SUV models, which have quickly become customer favorites. The success of these models highlights the growing shift towards electric mobility and the strong reception of Mercedes-Benz’s latest electric offerings.
Strong Start to 2023 for Mercedes-Benz Electric Vehicles
So far in 2023, Mercedes-Benz has sold over 19,000 electric vehicles, accounting for nearly 14 percent of their total sales volume. Key contributors include the EQB, EQE Sedan, EQE SUV, EQS Sedan, and the new EQS SUV. With a year-to-date increase of 376 percent, the brand is on track to potentially exceed 40,000 electric vehicle sales this year, underscoring a significant shift towards electric options among consumers.
Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to expanding its electric lineup and increasing the availability of high-performance models is clearly resonating with customers, marking a transformative period for the brand in the electric vehicle market.