Mercedes-Benz finalizing electric crossover concept



Currently the prototype is collected in the experimental workshop of somewhere near Stuttgart. Interestingly, the show car, which we will see in October, will be a fairly close both the external design and interior decoration for precursor production model. Obviously, the main competitor of the electric SUV from Mercedes is an American Tesla Model X, but soon to "electro party" will join Audi and under Jaguar. In addition, the new line will compete with models Series i BMW Company.


"By the end of this year we will have three electrical machines - In-class and two modifications smart. At the end of next year we will launch a fuel cell vehicle on the next generation, which is a vehicle on the GLC platform with zero-emission ", - said Head of Sales and Marketing Group Ole Kallenius

. According to analysts, submitted crossover indicates new design direction for all future electric vehicles of this brand. Exterior trends are developing their own specialists.

Earlier it was reported that Mercedes-Benz has developed a new platform for its future electric vehicles. Strong platform will receive the name and EVA will largely repeat MRA architecture. The first electric cars, built on the new platform will be a sedan. The car will be presented in 2018 and the model range Mercedes-Benz will take place between the C- and E-Class. The main competitor of the machine is called the Tesla Model S.