If you are looking for an electric Mercedes, the choice has never been wider. The brand currently sells six fully electric families in Portugal: CLA (saloon and Shooting Brake), GLB, GLC, C-Class, EQS and the G 580. List prices start at around €49,000 (CLA 200) and WLTP range reaches 926 km in the EQS 450+.
Used cars are a cheaper way in: the 2021–2022 EQA starts at €28,900.
In this guide: the current range with prices and range figures, what has changed with the new generation, what to check on a used car, the taxes you do (not) pay and how much charging costs.
The new electric Mercedes range: prices and range
The big change came in 2025: Mercedes dropped the "EQ" badge on its new models and started electrifying its familiar names instead, "with EQ technology". The CLA, GLB, GLC and C-Class debut an 800 V architecture: on versions with a battery of 85 kWh or more, 10 minutes at a compatible rapid charger adds 260 to 325 km of range.
CLA 200 (saloon): 224 hp, 58 kWh battery, up to 541 km WLTP, from ≈ €48,750**
CLA 250+ (saloon): 272 hp, 85 kWh, up to 790 km, from €55,500
CLA Shooting Brake 250+: 272 hp, 85 kWh, up to 766 km, from €56,900
GLB 250+ (5 or 7 seats): 272 hp, 85 kWh, up to 629 km, from €57,500
C-Class C 400 4MATIC: 489 hp, 94.5 kWh, up to 743 km***, from €70,600
GLC 400 4MATIC: 489 hp, 94 kWh, up to 707 km, from €78,000
EQS 400: 367 hp, 112 kWh, up to 817 km, from around €114,000
Power, battery (usable capacity), maximum WLTP range and starting price* of the entry version of each model. The CLA, GLB, GLC and C-Class figures are taken from Mercedes-Benz Portugal press releases.
*Recommended retail prices including VAT at launch in Portugal. Prices change with promotions and equipment: always check the brand's configurator or a dealer.
**Price quoted by dealers, between about €48,750 and €49,450.
***Preliminary figures, not yet finally homologated, according to Mercedes-Benz Portugal.
Electric CLA: the way in
The new CLA is the way in. The most affordable version is the CLA 200 (224 hp), with a 58 kWh LFP battery, around 541 km WLTP and rapid charging at up to 200 kW, for close to €49,000.
The rear-wheel-drive 250+ (272 hp) costs from €55,500, is rated at 694 to 790 km WLTP with the 85 kWh battery and accepts rapid charging at up to 320 kW: 10 minutes adds up to 325 km. The twin-motor CLA 350 4MATIC, with 354 hp, costs from €60,050.
If you need a bigger boot, the CLA Shooting Brake (estate) costs €1,400 more than the CLA 250+ and gives up little range: up to 766 km for the 250+ and 740 km for the 350 4MATIC.
Electric GLB: the seven-seat family SUV
The GLB with EQ technology effectively replaces the EQB. It keeps the choice of 5 or 7 seats, shares the CLA's 85 kWh battery and is rated at up to 629 km WLTP in the GLB 250+. The GLB 350 4MATIC costs from €65,450. Boot space ranges from 540 litres (5 seats) to 1,715 litres with the seats folded, plus a 127-litre front compartment.
Electric GLC and C-Class: the best-selling models go electric
The electric GLC has arrived to take the place of the old EQC. The first version is the GLC 400 4MATIC, with 489 hp and up to 707 km WLTP, from €78,000; other versions are expected to follow.
The electric C-Class (C 400 4MATIC) uses the same technical base, with a 94.5 kWh battery and up to 743 km WLTP, from €70,600 (the brand describes these figures as preliminary). A rear-wheel-drive version is expected later.
EQS and G-Class: the top of the range
The updated EQS is the brand's longest-range model: the EQS 400 is rated at 817 km and the EQS 450+, with a 122 kWh battery, at up to 926 km WLTP. The announced price in Portugal is around €114,000. At the other end of the spectrum of use is the G 580 with EQ technology, the electric G-Class, built for off-road driving.
What about the EQA, EQB, EQC and EQE? They are the previous generation. The EQC is no longer sold new (the electric GLC is its successor) and the EQB has given way to the electric GLB; new EQA and EQE units may still be in dealer stock. These models nonetheless remain the cheapest way into the brand's electric range, on the used market.
Used electric Mercedes: prices on AUTO.MOTO.pt
On the day we wrote this (28 September 2026) there were 21 electric Mercedes-Benz cars listed on AUTO.MOTO.pt. Leaving out the vans and MPVs (EQV, EQT and eVito), prices were as follows:
Used Mercedes EQA: 5 listings, 2021–2022, from €28,900 to €31,500
Mercedes EQC: 4 listings, 2020–2022, from €32,490 to €39,800
Mercedes EQE (saloon and SUV): 6 listings, 2022–2024, from €43,990 to €69,900
Mercedes G 580 with EQ technology: 1 listing, 2025, €170,000
The numbers change every day: see the up-to-date list of electric Mercedes-Benz cars for sale.
What this means: a 2021–2022 EQA now costs about half as much as a new CLA 250+. An EQE that is two or three years old can cost less than a new electric C-Class.
The trade-off is the technology: the EQA and EQB use a 400 V architecture, charge more slowly at a rapid charger (up to about 100 kW) and have less range. A 2021–2022 EQA 250 was rated at about 425 km WLTP with a 66.5 kWh battery; only the 2023 update (EQA 250+, 70.5 kWh) rose to 496–560 km.
What to check before buying a used one
- Battery health (SoH). Ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer or a workshop with the brand's diagnostics for a battery health report. It is the most expensive component in the car.
- Battery warranty. The high-voltage battery has its own warranty, with a term, mileage and minimum capacity that depend on the model and year: on the EQS, for example, the brand announced 10 years or 250,000 km. Ask the seller, or a Mercedes-Benz dealer, which terms apply to that car and check the first registration date and the mileage: on a high-mileage 2021 car, the warranty may be close to expiring.
- History and origin. Use the VIN checker to confirm the model, year and origin of the car.
- Cable and on-board charger. Check whether the car comes with its (Type 2) charging cable and what its AC charging power is, which decides how long it takes to charge at home.
- Fair price. Compare with similar listings and with the car valuation to see whether the asking price makes sense.
- Tyres. Heavy electric cars such as the EQC and EQE wear tyres faster than an equivalent combustion car.
Taxes: zero ISV and IUC
This is one of the biggest advantages of a fully electric car in Portugal:
ISV: fully electric vehicles are excluded from Vehicle Tax (ISV Code, article 2, no. 2, point a). You pay no ISV when buying a new car or when registering an imported used one.
IUC: fully electric vehicles are exempt from the Single Circulation Tax (IUC Code, article 5, no. 1, point e). The annual road tax is zero every year. From 2027, IUC will be assessed once a year and paid from April (with transitional rules in 2027), under Decree-Law 161/2026; nothing changes for an electric car, which stays exempt.
For comparison, work out what you would pay for a diesel or plug-in hybrid Mercedes with the ISV calculator and the IUC calculator. Note: plug-in hybrids (such as the C 300 e or the GLC 300 e) do not get these exemptions: they pay ISV, reduced only if they meet the legal electric range and emissions requirements, and they pay IUC.
Companies: an electric car below certain price limits allows VAT to be deducted and has reduced autonomous taxation. We explain the rules in our guide to deducting VAT on an electric car.
Fundo Ambiental incentive: the 2025/2026 incentive for private buyers (€4,000, with the scrapping of a combustion car over 10 years old) closed to applications on 27 July 2026 and only applied to new cars up to €38,500 including VAT (€55,000 with more than five seats).
None of the new models listed above falls below that limit. At the time of writing there is no new call; if one opens, the rules may be different: always check the Fundo Ambiental website.
Charging and running costs
All of the brand's current electric models charge with a Type 2 plug (at home or at a standard charger) and CCS (at rapid chargers on the Mobi.E network). The difference between generations shows on the road:
New generation (CLA, GLB, GLC, C-Class): up to 320–330 kW DC at a compatible charger (the CLA 200 is limited to 200 kW). 10 minutes adds 260 to 325 km, depending on the model.
Previous EQ generation (EQA, EQB, EQC): much lower rapid-charging power (about 100 to 110 kW); allow 30 minutes or more to go from 10% to 80%.
Lisbon–Porto on the A1: with WLTP ranges above 500 km in the new generation, the trip can often be done without charging on the way. On the motorway, at 120 km/h and in winter, real range is well below WLTP, so it is worth planning a stop at a service area with a rapid charger. Tolls are unchanged: an electric car pays like any other light vehicle, with or without Via Verde.
How much does it cost? Official consumption ranges from about 12 kWh/100 km (CLA 250+) to 19 kWh/100 km (GLC 400 4MATIC). Multiply by the price per kWh on your tariff to get the cost per 100 km.
On the public Mobi.E network, the price of each charge combines the electricity retailer's (CEME) tariff, the charge point operator's fee and network charges, and it varies from one charger to the next: check the price in the app before plugging in. In towns and cities, parking rules while the car is charging are set by each municipality, so check on the spot.
Charging at home on a two-period (off-peak) tariff is almost always much cheaper than at a rapid charger. If you live in a block of flats with a garage, you can install a wallbox in your own space, but this almost always means talking to the building's management (condomínio) and using a certified installer.
We did the maths in our article on how much it costs to charge an electric car at home.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest electric Mercedes?
New, it is the CLA 200, at close to €49,000 (the CLA 250+, with more range, costs from €55,500). Used, the cheapest among the SUVs and saloons is the EQA: AUTO.MOTO.pt has 2021–2022 cars from €28,900.
Which Mercedes models are fully electric?
New: CLA, CLA Shooting Brake, GLB, GLC, C-Class, EQS and G 580 (plus, while stocks last, some EQ-generation models). On the used market you will also find the EQA, EQB, EQC, EQE and EQE SUV, and among vans the EQV, EQT and eVito.
How much does a new electric Mercedes cost?
It depends on the model: close to €49,000 (CLA 200), €55,500 (CLA 250+), €57,500 (GLB), €70,600 (C-Class), €78,000 (GLC) and around €114,000 (EQS). These are launch prices including VAT, which vary with promotions and options.
How much does the electric GLC cost?
The GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ technology costs from €78,000 in Portugal, with up to 707 km of WLTP range.
Which electric Mercedes has the longest range?
The EQS 450+, with up to 926 km WLTP. Among the more affordable models, the CLA 250+ is rated at up to 790 km.
Does an electric Mercedes pay IUC?
No. Fully electric vehicles are exempt from IUC and do not pay ISV either. Plug-in hybrids pay both taxes (with a reduction in ISV if they meet the legal requirements).
Conclusion
If you want a new electric Mercedes, the CLA is currently the most balanced choice: it is the cheapest and, in 250+ form, charges very quickly and goes beyond 700 km of range. For families, the seven-seat GLB; for those who want the brand's best-selling SUV, the GLC.
If your budget is below €40,000, the used market is the way to go: an EQA or EQC in good condition, with the battery checked and the warranty still valid, now costs a fraction of its new price and pays no ISV or IUC.
