It’s no longer a mystery that Mercedes-Benz is working on a full lineup of all-electric vehicles, but information as to when these zero-emission means of transportation will be launched is still scarce. Today, we learned that the first such vehicle could be showcased as soon as the 2016 Paris Motor Show in October.
That’s the word from Autocar, which claims,— quoting "a Mercedes-Benz official with knowledge of the new electric vehicle" — that the German brand will unveil a battery-powered SUV concept at the French event. The show car will preview an advanced, all-electric SUV that will go into production in 2019 as a competitor for the Tesla Model X.
Currently undergoing construction at Mercedes’ workshop on the outskirts of Stuttgart in Germany, the concept will provide insight into the company’s first dedicated electric car and hints toward the manufacturers upcoming EV lineup, which will also include a rival for the successful Tesla Model S. The SUV will feature unique styling and will have nothing in common with the brand’s existing SUV lineup.
“We’ve created a whole new look that takes into consideration the unique properties of electric vehicles,” the insider said. Other details are yet unavailable, but based on previous Mercedes-Benz concepts, the SUV will likely feature a very futuristic design that will be toned down for production. We expect it to feature semi-autonomous driving technology and preview Mercedes’ next-generation infotainment system and safety equipment.
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