5 units during the January-December 2024 period, reflecting a 12.4% yoy growth. The sales in H2 2024 (July-December) saw a 16% increase. The brand’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) portfolio grew by 94% yoy and contributed to over 6% of total sales. The introduction of four new BEVs, including the EQA 250+, EQB SUV, locally produced EQS SUV 580, and Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV drove 110% growth in BEV sales during Q4 2024 alone. Top-End Vehicles (T...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/13

e-tron, Q5 e-tron, Q6 e-tron and A6 e-tron. For Mercedes-Benz, the strategy was to adopt a naming convention using “EQx,” with the first vehicle being the EQC. This vehicle is essentially the electric version of the GLC. Continuing with this naming convention Mercedes-Benz released the EQB and EQA, which are electric equivalents of the GLB and GLA, respectively. With the BEV (battery electric vehicle) market now appearing to cool, manufactur...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/11

NRB Bearings, India to supply parts for major EV platforms by Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis On September 20, NRB Bearings Limited announced that it has been nominated for supplying parts to major global OEMS which included Volvo Electric Trucks FL, FM, and FMX series, Mercedes-Benz's next-generation E Drive for EQC and EQA platforms, and the hybrid electric axle for Stellantis Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer, as well as DAF Paccar trucks. NRB B...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/23

Mercedes-Benz Oman unveils all-electric lineup On September 1, Mercedes Benz Oman announced that it will launch its all-electric range in showrooms starting September 1, 2024, marking a major step in sustainable mobility for the region. The lineup includes the EQA, EQB, EQE Sedan, EQE SUV, EQS Sedan, EQS SUV, and the new G 580 with EQ Technology, catering to various preferences from urban versatility to luxury and off-road capabilities. The vehic...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/02

tis Berlingo, Doblo, Combo, and Partner models. It will also supply front and rear bumpers for the Honda Prologue. For the lighting division, it will supply headlamps and bodyshells for Peugeot 2008 as well as un-named EV produced in Mexico.  It won business for front-end modules for Mercedes Benz EQA and EQB as well as Skoda Scala models. Major OEM awarded OPmobility business for fuel systems for Porsche 911, Nissan Armada, Chevrolet Traverse, ...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/24

Mercedes-Benz India launches EQA 250 and EQB 350 BEV’s On July 8, Mercedes-Benz India launched EQA 250+ BEV, EQB 350 BEV SUV (5-seater) and EQB 250+ SUV (7-seater) for INR 6.6 million, INR 7.75 million and INR 7.1 million respectively. Mercedes-Benz plans to have 6 BEVs by end of 2024, offering a BEV in each segment. The EQA 250+ is equipped with a standard ‘Electric Art’ package comes with a 70.5 kWH battery capacity and WLTP Range of 497-...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/08

ially announcing a price cut of CNY70,000 (US$9.7k). German luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz and BMW also joined the trend, with BMW’s iX1 seeing the highest reduction of nearly CNY150,000 (US$20.7k). The entry price for BMW’s i3 and iX3 was set at CNY200,000 (US$27.6k), while the Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB models went below the CNY200,000 (US$27.6k) mark. These price reductions have accelerated the industry’s consolidation, with JV brands f...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/19

120 measuring dummies. Currently using modern descendants of the Hybrid II dummies as it features up to 150 sensors each, digitally connected through a single cable. Female and child dummies have been in use for over two decades. Mercedes demonstrated an offset crash between two electric cars—an EQA and an EQS SUV in October 2023, featuring three Hybrid III 5% dummies representing female drivers and a passenger, and a Hybrid III 50% dummy as a...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/29

Mercedes Benz achieves milestone with 6 millionth vehicle in Rastatt plant On November 7, Mercedes Benz announced that its Rastatt plant achieved the milestone of producing its 6 millionth vehicle i.e., an electric EQA. The milestone marks both a historic moment for the plant and a significant achievement in Mercedes-Benz's global compact car production, with approximately 210,000 vehicles produced in 2022. Based on Mercedes Benz press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/11/08

Mercedes-Benz performs world’s first public electric car crash test On October 13, Mercedes-Benz performed the world’s first public crash test involving two fully electric vehicles, An EQA and an EQS SUV, at the Group’s Technology Centre for Vehicle Safety in Sindelfingen, Germany. In the crash, both vehicles collided head-on with a 50 percent overlap in a real-life accident scenario, each traveling at 56 km/h, which is considerably higher ...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/13

he first nine months, the sales increased by 2% y/y to 1,529,800 units against 1,504,500 units. The sales of the Mercedes-Maybach increased by 26% y/y in Q3, 2023. For the battery electric vehicle (BEV) segment, it has increased by 66% y/y to 61,600 units against 37,100 units in Q3, 2023, driven by EQA and EQB models. In the first nine months, the sales increased by 82% y/y to 174,500 units against 95,700 units. In the passenger car battery-elect...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/11

Mercedes-Benz Philippines launches 3 BEV models, EQA, EQB, and EQE Reported on September 20, 2023, Mercedes-Benz’s 3 BEV models, namely the EQA, the EQB, and the EQE, have been launched in the Philippines.Mercedes-Benz EQA, with a close relative of the GLA, features a 190 hp, 385 Nm electric motor. Driving the front wheels, this compact crossover claims a century sprint in 8.6 seconds and a top speed of 160 km/h. Its 66.5-kWh battery, which boa...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/25

Mercedes-Benz unveils new EQA and EQB electric SUVs On August 24, Mercedes-Benz unveiled new EQA and EQB SUVs. Both models can be ordered in fall 2023 and will be available in European dealers in early 2024.The models are manufactured in Rastatt, Germany, and Kecskemét, Hungary, and the battery production in Kamenz, Saxony, and Jawor, Poland.EQA, electric version of the GLA crossover, is a five-seater electric SUV measuring 4,463 mm in length, 1...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/25

event in Munich. The lineup includes compact models, performance saloons, luxury SUVs, and multi-purpose vehicles. Moreover, the company will introduce a new entry-level concept in the event.At the event, Mercedes-Benz will showcase the world premiere of the E-Class All-Terrain, along with the new EQA, EQB, and EQV models. Visitors can also experience the advanced MBUX infotainment system in the E-Class plug-in hybrid and explore the Vision EQXX...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/25

of 515,700 units, and a 5% increase in first half 2023, delivering 1,019,200 units against last year. Solid demand in Germany and US contributed to the growth.Battery electric vehicle sales for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars rose by 123% in Q2, with 56,300 units sold against last year, driven by the EQA, EQB, and EQE Sedan. In the first six months, 102,600 BEVs were sold worldwide, accounting for 11% of overall sales year-to-date. Including plug-i...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/11

ose to 51,600 units (+89%) in the first quarter, reaching 10% of overall sales, up from 6% in the year-earlier period. Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars (excl. smart) BEV sales more than doubled in the first three months (+119%). Entry-segment electric vehicles proved popular with EQB sales up 189% and EQA sales rising by 64%, while EQS SUV sales reached 5,500 units. Battery electric vehicle sales surged by 327% in the United States and 41% in Europe...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/12

erse with its in-house MO360 Data Platform.Mercedes-Benz plans to start production of its new dedicated platform for electric vehicles at its plant in Rastatt, Germany. The site currently manufactures the automaker’s A- and B-Class as well as the compact SUV GLA and the all-electric Mercedes-Benz EQA.NVIDIA and Mercedes-Benz are setting up a “digital first” or planning process for the plant that will not disrupt the current production of co...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/04

Mercedes Benz launches EQE 350+ BEV in Malaysia Announced on December 13, 2022, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launched the EQE, the all-new electric business avant-garde model by Mercedes-EQ, following the introduction of the EQA, EQB, EQC, EQS. Priced from MYR 419,888, this business saloon EQE 350+ is based on the electric architecture for large vehicles EVA 2, the platform developed in the EQS 450+. The EQE 350+ claims a power consumption of 18.0-15.6...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/15

Mercedes Benz EQB all-electric SUV launched in Singapore Reported on August 31, 2022, Mercedes-Benz has introduced the EQB in Singapore with a starting price of SGD 305,888, following the launch of Mercedes-Benz EQC, EQA, and the EQS. This first luxury, all-electric 7-seater SUV in Singapore features a blanked-out gloss black grille, alongside headlights with blue-colored accents. The EQB comes with 2 drivetrain options. The EQB250 utilizes a 188...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/05

dels are also expected to be shipped to neighboring ASEAN countries. Thanks to the government’s exemption of import and excise duties, which covers CKD parts, the XC40 EV is expected to be attractively priced. This Volvo electric SUV will become a competitor of the recently launched Mercedes-Benz EQA. Volvo XC40 BEV’s battery is a lithium-ion unit with an energy capacity of 78 kWh, which claim a 418 km of range on a single charge following th...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/18