Bookings for Mercedes E-Car to Begin on September 30

On September 30, 2022, the brand-new EQS-580 will be introduced by Mercedes-Benz India, a division of the Germany-based luxury car manufacturer. The company claims that it will be India’s first locally assembled electric car. As per the official release, the token amount of Rs 25 lakh is required to reserve an EQS-580 (luxury electric car). Additionally, according to the company, priority deliveries will be given to current Mercedes-Benz clients.

This brand-new EQS-580 4Matic luxury sedan will be locally put together at Mercedes-Benz India’s top-notch production site in Chakan, Maharashtra, which is close to Pune. On September 30, Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, will wheel it off the assembly line.  Mercedes-Benz EQS-580 will be India’s longest-range EV.

A dual-motor configuration, one on each axle, will be available for the Mercedes-Benz EQS-580. With the aid of an all-wheel-drive system called 4Matic, this engine produces a maximum torque of 516 Nm and 516 horsepower. Additionally, the 107.8 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that will be included with this electric saloon is expected to enable it to go up to 770 km on a single charge according to the WLTP test cycle.

Martin Schwenk, MD & CEO of Mercedes-Benz India, commented on the news, saying, “We are fortunate that Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji, Honourable Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India, will launch Mercedes-first-ever Benz’s “Made in India” electric vehicle. It is a significant turning point in our “Make in India” journey that highlights our manufacturing successes. We are starting to accept reservations for our flagship EV today as well. Priority will be given to deliveries of the vehicle to our current customers.”