The mercedes electric plan It is in full development in order to meet its goal of going purely electric by 2030 “where market conditions allow.” The compact crossover, Mercedes EQA It is currently the entry point to the EV range and will be joined by a sedan in the middle of the decade, this one has been spied on a snowy test track in Scandinavia. Although the new sedan is still in its infancy considering the extensive amount of camo that covers it and lacks the production lights.
Mercedes EQA Sedan spied on tests
The spy images show that the EQA appears to sport fake door handles, as logic goes that Mercedes intends to make the side profile look slicker by installing recessed door handles that sit flush with the bodywork when not in use to improve handling. air flow. Also found are a chunky disguise on the hood and trunk lid along with an unusual cutout on the rear bumper. At the front, quadrilateral sections with a mesh pattern suggest a prominent faux grille lurks beneath.
Not to be confused with the future EQC, the prototype seen here represents a smaller electric sedan that serves as an electric equivalent of the mercedes cla. According to a recent report, the German automaker intends to start a phase-out of the EQ brand in 2024. If true, it means this electric sedan will have another name. On the other hand, it is believed that the A-Class sedan with ICE engines will disappear in 2025, which would make this electric its indirect replacement.
The MMA-based cars will compete in the compact and midsize segments, with production taking place at the Rastatt (Germany) and Kecskemét (Hungary) factories. Some of the aerodynamics from the Vision EQXX concept are expected to leak out, along with a new infotainment system.
Since the prototype is wearing a lot of camouflage, don’t expect an official debut any time soon. It is likely that the German manufacturer will present the compact electric sedan at some point in 2024. So we still have to wait.
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