The speculation is over and the rumors are true. Mercedes-Benz is planning to launch an all-new electric model in 2010.
With everybody looking for solutions to high gas prices, Dieter Zetsche, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz, confirmed the luxury automaker would also be a major contender in the upcoming electric car market. “We plan an electric Smart for 2010 and for the same year a Mercedes (electric) model as well,” is what he said in an interview with a local German magazine.
Currently, MB has about 100 electric Smart cars driving around the streets of London. But those are more or less to see how the public reacts to them and to see how they hold up in real world conditions.
Unfortunately, nobody has confirmed any prices yet. There are still some factors that need to be addressed before the automaker even discusses price. Will Mercedes-Benz sell the cars with the batteries installed or will the company lease the battery to drivers? The amount of competition in the electric car market will also play a role in the price of the cars. Other companies are planning to launch their electric car models in 2010 as well. I’m sure the ones that Mercedes-Benz creates will be much more luxurious and stylish though.
If you can’t wait until 2010 to get an electric Mercedes, visit your local MB dealer today and get a car that’s more fuel-efficient than many other cars in the industry today. When the electric car revolution rolls around, you’ll be ready to invest in one of those highly-anticipated vehicles, too!
