Mercedes-Benz India MD & CEO Santosh Iyer and Govt Director and Head of Operations Vyankatesh Kulkarni on the launch of the BEV.
Mercedes-Benz India introduced the roll out of its second ‘Made in India’ battery electrical automobile EQS SUV 580 4matic at an introductory worth of ₹1.41 crore (ex-showroom all India).
“Out of the 12 launches introduced for 2024, that is the 11th launch. That is the third BEV to be launched within the final three months,” MD & CEO Santosh Iyer stated throughout an interplay.
In response to him, Mercedes-Benz is the one luxurious model to regionally manufacture two BEVs in India after the EQS 580 luxurious sedan. Apart from, India is the primary market exterior of the U.S. to begin native manufacturing of the EQS SUV 580 in Chakkan.
With the introduction of the EQS SUV, Mercedes-Benz has additional strengthened its complete line-up of BEVs throughout segments, catering to various buyer necessities starting from EQA to Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV.
The brand new SUV is focused at these within the age group of 32-45 years and at second technology entrepreneurs, tech savvy and particular person clients.
“We’re deeply dedicated to the Indian market. We made a further funding of ₹200 crore in 2024 in direction of manufacturing operations, new product start-ups and digitisation of producing processes. With this, our whole funding stands at ₹3,000 crore,” Mr. Iyer stated.
Speaking concerning the product, he stated with its 400 kw energy output, the automobile can dash from 0-100 kmph in 4.7 seconds and presents a variety of 809 km as licensed by ARAI. It has the most important battery capability of 122 kWh for a passenger automobile in India.
The corporate presents battery guarantee for 10 years or limitless km, and excessive residual worth of 60% after three years and or 45,000 km.
Printed – September 16, 2024 08:31 pm IST
