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Mercedes-Benz has big plans that include electric vehicles, and the German brand has begun testing more prototypes that have this propulsion solution.
The latest unit is concealed under the body of a GLC Coupe, which has been slightly altered to accommodate the new powertrain. The modifications we are referring include fitting the EVA platform, which is designed to be employed for the anticipated range of electric models from the three-pointed star.
It is important to note that Mercedes-Benz does not want to build its range of electric vehicles based on its internal combustion-engined range. Instead, the Stuttgart brand wants to develop new bodies, a different design language, and a distinct identity for those models, which is supposed to attract new buyers.
BMW applied a similar strategy with the Project i range, which offered the i3 and i8 models. Those two creations are appreciated for the way they are different from the rest of the portfolio, without missing out on the key technologies and features employed on regular BMW models. The same thing is expected to happen to Mercedes-Benz’ EQ range.
The prototype you can scrutinize in the photo gallery is just one of four electric vehicles that will be launched in 2019. It is tricky to estimate if it will be sized just like the GLC Coupe, or if this prototype is just being used to test a few essential features.
The EVA platform will be a modular configuration, which means that it will be able to fit different body sizes, as well as various body styles. Mercedes-Benz will offer at least an electric sedan, along with two SUVs for its EQ range. The fourth model could also be a sedan, while a hatchback is possible thanks to the modular setup of the EVA platform.
Expect to see more electric prototypes from Mercedes-Benz in the coming months, as the development of these vehicles will progress and reach near-production bodies.
It is important to note that Mercedes-Benz does not want to build its range of electric vehicles based on its internal combustion-engined range. Instead, the Stuttgart brand wants to develop new bodies, a different design language, and a distinct identity for those models, which is supposed to attract new buyers.
BMW applied a similar strategy with the Project i range, which offered the i3 and i8 models. Those two creations are appreciated for the way they are different from the rest of the portfolio, without missing out on the key technologies and features employed on regular BMW models. The same thing is expected to happen to Mercedes-Benz’ EQ range.
The prototype you can scrutinize in the photo gallery is just one of four electric vehicles that will be launched in 2019. It is tricky to estimate if it will be sized just like the GLC Coupe, or if this prototype is just being used to test a few essential features.
The EVA platform will be a modular configuration, which means that it will be able to fit different body sizes, as well as various body styles. Mercedes-Benz will offer at least an electric sedan, along with two SUVs for its EQ range. The fourth model could also be a sedan, while a hatchback is possible thanks to the modular setup of the EVA platform.
Expect to see more electric prototypes from Mercedes-Benz in the coming months, as the development of these vehicles will progress and reach near-production bodies.
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