Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will add a new EQE saloon, EQE SUV and EQS SUV models to its growing electric car family.
The three new EQ models, confirmed by Mercedes in an investor conference on Tuesday, have been conceived around the German manufacturer's dedicated Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA). This is the structure that underpins the upcoming EQS luxury saloon, which is currently undergoing the final phase of development ahead of a planned UK introduction during the second half of 2021.
Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV concept unveiled at Munich
Mercedes-Benz EQE revealed at Munich motor show
In addition to the trio of new EQ models, Mercedes also confirmed a new dedicated electric car platform for compact and medium-sized models, called the MMA, will go into production in 2025.
It also confirmed long-running rumours that it would create a new sub-brand out of its iconic G-Class off-roader. “The demand for the G is ahead of current capacity,” it said, adding: “The legend will grow.”
Merecedes said plans for the electrification of AMG performance models will begin in 2021 and that the super-luxury Maybach line-up will double in size. In a move that's set to significantly increase its number of electrified models, the company announced that all three of its sub-brands - AMG, Maybach and G - “will go electric”.
But that's not all. A prototype electric car, called the Vision EQXX, is being developed with claims of having the 'longest electric range' and 'highest efficiency' of any EV yet produced. Although no technical information has been released for (as a teaser image suggests) the apparently swoopy two-door model, the presentation suggested a car capable of travelling from Beijing to Shanghai on one charge - that's 750 miles.
The addition of the EQE saloon and EQE SUV - as reported by Autocar earlier this year - and EQS SUV extends the planned EQ line-up to eight models, including the existing Mercedes-Benz EQC and EQV plus the upcoming EQA, EQB and EQS saloon.
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Saloon looks interesting.....
Usually these cars covered in camouflage look naff but this one looks kinda intriguing, more adventurous, let's see what happens, no news on the battery packs on these or range however, hopefully these are closer to 400 miles. 2 door range of 750 miles would be a game changer
Good point Peter
Look like?
They look like BMW 5 series test cars, a reverse compliment?