Mercedes-Benz tells its Intentions for a Tesla Fighter
Mercedes-Benz has announced its intention to create an electric car for rivalling Tesla.
Automotive News writes that Daimler AG board member who is the main in group research and the automaker’s vehicle development stated the fact that the company from Germany will start marketing an EV with a range from 250 to 310 miles in several years. It may happen even in three years. He made a hint on the model’s design. Probably, it will not be able to compete with the current EV models (such as the Mercedes B-Class, Smart ForTwo and Mercedes-AMG SLS). The chief said that it will be something unique and emotional.
The innovated Mercedes EV will be bigger than its predecessors in the automaker’s range. Its size was enlarged in order to accommodate the battery that provides a 250-310-mile range. Mercedes is showing the Concept IAA at this year’s Motor Show held in Frankfurt. The Concept IAA will mainly influence the design of EV, as aerodynamics is truly significant in maximizing the range of driving.
Some German high-end automakers are creating electrical vehicles in order to compete with the Model S from Tesla and the coming-soon Model X. Audi made a preview of its Model X fighter having the e-tron Quattro concept. Meanwhile Porsche introduced its future Model S fighter with the Mission E concept.
