--- title: "Mercedes likely to replace batteries in EQA and EQB models in Germany" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/276124305.md" description: "Mercedes is set to replace batteries in EQA and EQB models in Germany due to battery issues that have led to global recalls. While North America and China have begun battery replacements, German customers have only received a software update. A complete battery replacement program is expected soon, addressing internal short circuit risks from cells supplied by Farasis Energy. This replacement aims to restore the vehicles' original specifications and potentially improve their residual value. A recall by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority is anticipated shortly, following communication with affected customers." datetime: "2026-02-17T12:30:00.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/276124305.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276124305.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/276124305.md) --- # Mercedes likely to replace batteries in EQA and EQB models in Germany According to the Mercedes-focused blog _mb.passion_, which is typically well-informed about the brand, the manufacturer reportedly informed workshops this past Monday about an upcoming high-voltage battery replacement programme. The affected models are the EQA 250+ and EQB 250+, which feature a 70.5 kWh battery pack with cells from the Chinese supplier Farasis Energy mounted in the underbody. Under certain conditions, these cells can develop an internal short circuit, which may lead to a vehicle fire. Mercedes had previously addressed this issue with a software update for the battery management system, but this significantly reduced the usable energy content and charging performance. As a result, a consumer law firm filed a lawsuit, as the vehicles no longer delivered the originally advertised specifications after the update. As _mb.passion_ now reports, “the previous measures were internally regarded solely as a temporary solution, not as a technical final fix.” The definitive solution is a complete battery replacement, during which the problematic Farasis cells will be fully exchanged. The entire battery replacement is expected to take around eight hours of labour, equivalent to a full working day. It remains unclear which manufacturer will supply the new batteries, and the article does not specify details such as the energy content, range, or charging behaviour of the replacement battery. At this stage, the information remains internal, shared by Mercedes with its dealerships. A recall by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt) is expected ‘shortly’, followed by the usual communication with affected customers. Once the battery is replaced with a new, technically sound unit, customers will not only regain the vehicle’s originally promised specifications—rather than the software-limited version—but may also see an improvement in the vehicle’s residual value. The approach and communication from Mercedes-Benz have caused considerable frustration among affected customers. For example, in North America and China, measures such as complete battery replacements have already been announced, while in Germany, only the software update was provided. This update did not fully resolve the issue but merely reduced the likelihood of it occurring—while also compromising the vehicle’s performance. mbpassion.de ### Related Stocks - [562260.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/562260.CN.md) - [562700.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/562700.CN.md) - [516110.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/516110.CN.md) - [688567.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/688567.CN.md) - [159306.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/159306.CN.md) - [159565.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/159565.CN.md) ## Related News & Research - [BYD sees monthly sales climbing on battery capacity ramp-up](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286554635.md) - [Xiaomi EV reportedly taps new battery suppliers for second brand to target EREV market](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286843996.md) - [Key facts: Li Auto L9 uses FlexNoC/Magillem for 2,560 TOPS; shares fall](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286979573.md) - [Leapmotor confirms second brand plans](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286572983.md) - [Stellantis and Dongfeng in $1.5b deal to make Jeeps, Peugeots in China](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286633388.md)