Mercedes Benz To Announce The First AMG-branded EV

Mercedes has already announced that it will be becoming predominately an EV first brand. It also announced several new electric premiers are inbound at its recent IAA mobility event in Munich, but now a big one is coming. It will be showcasing the first Mercedes-AMG branded EV alongside a concept vehicle for the Mercedes-Maybach, ultra-luxury brand to enter the age of electrification. 

"The electrification of the entire Mercedes-Benz lineup is stepping up yet another gear. Several fully electric models will celebrate their world premieres at the IAA: the EQE, the first battery-electric luxury saloon from Mercedes-AMG and a concept vehicle that shows how Mercedes-Maybach will enter the age of electric mobility. Plus, the EQE will be presented as a European premiere. smart will also be there with a show car that provides an insight into the first vehicle from its new generation of all-electric models," said Mercedes. 

The EQS is an electric S-Class which is the first Mercedes branded EV in the US

A lot is not known about the Mercedes Benz EQE but it the German giant claims that it will showcase how sporty and comfortable an electric business saloon can be. "Mercedes-EQ will showcase with the EQE how sporty and comfortable an electric business saloon can be. The car combines dynamic performance and handling with relaxed travel - and sets the new benchmark in its class. The same applies to its generous interior space, while the one-bow bodyshell design gives the EQE an athletic physique," said Mercedes in a statement. 

About the AMG branded electric Mercedes-AMG is a carmaker that is fully committed to fusing fully electric models with the characteristics known for the AMG DNA. "The first battery-electric luxury saloon from Mercedes-AMG is the brand's clear commitment to fuse fully electric models with characteristic AMG DNA. This applies not only to its performance figures but more especially to its involving and emotional handling," said the German giant. 

Other vehicles included are the aforementioned Maybach concept and the EQB which was premiered in China and will soon debut in Europe. 

"The spacious EQB is nothing short of a marvel equipped for all everyday scenarios. Following its premiere in China, the fully electric seven-seater will now make its show debut in Europe. Plus, Mercedes-AMG will present the first performance hybrid from Affalterbach under the technology label E PERFORMANCE. Further Mercedes-Benz premieres include the S-Class GUARD and the first C-Class All-Terrain, which masters poor roads and bad weather with consummate ease," the brand revealed.