# Mercedes Won't Push Extended-Range EVs

> Mercedes says plug-in hybrids already meet daily driving needs without needing extended-range EVs.
- Title: Mercedes Won't Push Extended-Range EVs · Motor1 | Shortify
- Summary: Mercedes says plug-in hybrids already meet daily driving needs without needing extended-range EVs. Mercedes-Benz believes its plug-in hybrids offer…
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- Source: Motor1 — https://motor1.com/news/812504/mercedes-isnt-sold-on-erevs
- Author: Jeff Perez
- Published: 2026-10-20T13:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mercedes, plug-in hybrid, extended-range ev, electric range, mercedes benz, s580 phev, cars
## Mercedes' Plug-In Hybrids
Mercedes says its plug-in hybrids already offer enough electric range for most daily driving needs.
## Starzynski on Range
Christoph Starzynski, Mercedes-Benz's Vice President of Product Strategy and Product Steering, explained the company's position to Motor1 when asked about the appeal of range-extender technology.
## 100+ Kilometers Range
Starzynski believes that the Mercedes lineup already has a compelling solution with a plug-in hybrid offering 100-plus kilometers of electric range.
## Daily Driving Enough
For Starzynski, that range is more than enough for day-to-day driving without needing a gasoline engine.
## No Need for 200 Miles
Mercedes doesn't think increasing electric range from 60 miles to 200 miles would win over existing customers.
## What Buyers Need
Starzynski says buyers who want more electric range can choose a full EV, while those who prefer gasoline already have plug-in hybrids.
## Key takeaway

Mercedes-Benz believes its plug-in hybrids offer sufficient electric range for most drivers, making extended-range EVs unnecessary.