Mercedes GLC Coupe Concept
Mercedes appears to be willing to make a bet on the future around electric vehicles. Recently met its intent of creating a sub-brand for them, in the style of BMW i. Now we get information that say that the German brand could unveil a new SUV electric in October, with the opening of the doors of the Paris. The new model would be a rival to the Tesla Model X.
This model would be currently in the development stage and its definitive launching would not arrive until 2019. Although there are still no details, is expected to have a design language something different, more in line with the “unique properties of electric vehicles”. This could translate into a aerodynamics really worked and to the absence of air tickets, as that would not be necessary to cool the engine.
Mercedes GLC Coupe Concept
The new SUV could be built on the new platform for electric vehicles that he had developed the mark of the star. Their versatility will make that you can build vehicles of up to 5 meters and for seven passengers. It also will come with a significant battery pack that will provide autonomy for about 500 miles. The platform is very versatile and later it will also make a luxury sedan to rival the Tesla Model S.
To follow developing this facet and go to improve their electric vehicles, Mercedes is considering to enter to compete in the Formula E. As stated Ola Källenius, head of marketing of the trademark, saying it “provides a platform interesting for electric vehicles, although it would be important to ensure that there is a transfer of technologyto our road cars”.
Source – Coach
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