In an interview with German Auto Motor und Sport journal, Ola Kallenius talked concerning the new MMA platform, the design of the CLA, the Mercedes G-Class mini, the present vary of fashions with typical engines, and the upcoming electrical fashions.
Within the interview with German Auto Motor und Sport journal, Ola Kallenius talked about once more that Mercedes desires to have a completely electrical vary by 2030, from the GLA to the S-Class, however he’s conscious that that is solely doable the place market situations permit. The Mercedes boss says he can not estimate how a lot the charging infrastructure will broaden and the event of the charging community can’t be absolutely managed by Mercedes.
Requested if the brand new CLA Idea’s optics have been higher acquired by the general public than the EQE/EQS, Kallenius mentioned suggestions has been overwhelmingly optimistic however with the point out that in buyer surveys, they get the very best satisfaction scores from early adopters, on this case from these switching to an electrical automobile.
Kallenius confirmed that the four-cylinder engines for the brand new CLA shall be inbuilt China in a plant in partnership with Geely.The Mercedes boss additionally confirmed that the electrical fashions will not have the EQ particle of their identify. If an electrical C-Class emerges in 2026, the C-Class will live on in variations with typical engines, and each fashions will nonetheless be referred to as C-Class.
One fascinating query was concerning the upcoming G-Class Mini. Kallenius mentioned that the long run Mercedes G-Class Mini will certainly be a G-Class and that it will likely be totally different from the GLA/GLB however didn’t clarify in what approach. Mercedes clients have usually talked about how a lot they love their G, however they’re additionally searching for a extra compact model that appears related.
Whereas there was loads of information a couple of solid-state battery within the upcoming Mercedes G-Class electrical, Kallenius mentioned Mercedes has invested in two corporations engaged on the expertise that provides greater vitality density however prices considerably extra.
Requested how happy he’s with the EQE/EQS’s gross sales figures, Kallenius mentioned Mercedes is main in most related markets besides China. Right here, electromobility is rising, particularly within the decrease market segments.
Kallenius mentioned he’ll preserve the present MRA II platform for fashions with typical engines and rear-wheel/all-wheel drive, which is a high-quality and technologically superior structure, however there shall be enhancements within the area of help techniques and digital structure.
You possibly can learn the full interview right here.