Mercedes-Benz has stopped improvement of a next-generation platform for mid- and full-size electrical autos because the automaker seeks to cut back spending within the EV section amid a slowdown in gross sales.

The information was first reported on Monday by Germany’s Handelsblatt and since confirmed by Mercedes to fellow German outlet Automobilwoche.

“The tempo of transformation can be decided by market situations and the desires of our clients,” the automaker mentioned in a press release to Automobilwoche.

The MB.EA platform was first introduced in 2021, when Mercedes pledged to solely supply EVs by 2030. Nevertheless, Mercedes in February mentioned it has bailed on the plan because of slower than anticipated EV gross sales, and that it’ll proceed to supply autos with fuel engines properly into the following decade.

Two variations of the MB.EA platform have been deliberate: MB.EA Small and MB.EA Giant. The MB.EA Small platform continues to be being developed and can debut subsequent 12 months in an electrical C-Class. An electrical GLC-Class on the platform can also be within the works.

The MB.EA Giant platform was destined for successors to the EQE and EQS, and their respective SUV variations. In response to the Handelsblatt report, Mercedes will as an alternative replace the EVA2 platform utilized by the present fashions, for his or her successors. The EQS successor is reportedly due round 2028 with a extra conventional sedan form as an alternative of the present mannequin’s jelly bean design.

Along with the MB.EA Small platform, Mercedes additionally plans the MMA platform for compact EVs and hybrids, the AMG.EA platform for high-performance EVs from AMG, and the Van.EA platform for electrical gentle business autos. At current there are not any plans to halt improvement of any of these platforms.