Mercedes-Benz has reported its first rise in battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales in six quarters, helped by the launch of the new electric CLA and improved availability of its electric vans. The automaker sold 51,200 BEVs across the group in the third quarter of 2025, marking a 9% year-on-year increase and a 22% gain compared to the previous quarter.
From July to September, Mercedes-Benz Cars accounted for 42,600 BEV sales, maintaining the same level as a year earlier but showing a significant recovery from the weak start to 2025.
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Across the first nine months of the year, the company delivered 138,600 electric vehicles, still 7% lower than in the same period last year due to sluggish performance in the first half. “Battery electric vehicle sales of cars and vans rose 9% on the year and 22% on the quarter, thanks to the launch of the electric CLA and improved availability of eVans,” the company said.
“Overall, we continue to see good demand for our Top-End vehicles and to receive excellent feedback for the electric CLA, which led EV sales to rise by 22% on the quarter. Our new products are creating fresh momentum and enthusiasm, setting the stage for further sales growth,” said Mathias Geisen, Member of the Board of Management for Sales.
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The automaker plans to continue this momentum with the upcoming electric GLC in early 2026 and several new models built on CLA technology, including an electric CLA Shooting Brake, electric C-Class, and next-generation GLA and GLB SUVs.
In the van segment, Mercedes-Benz sold 8,600 electric vans in Q3—up 96% year-on-year and 25% higher than Q2—driven largely by rising European demand. “In Europe, the share of electric vehicles accounted for 14% of our van sales during the third quarter, highlighting that our commitment to EVs is resonating with customers and contributing to steady growth,” said Sagree Sardien, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans Sales & Marketing. Year-to-date, the company has sold 260,200 vans, including 20,200 electric units, representing a 61% increase over the same period last year.