Mercedes-Benz’s new energy factory in Shunyi, Beijing is now capable of producing the EQS and “pure electric S-Class”. Previously, China Automotive Engineering’s WeChat account revealed that the upgraded Shunyi factory assembly line has the capability to produce all passenger vehicles and electric vehicles. The product dimensions and weights have also been reserved for the EQS electric vehicle. Currently, the four major workshops of the Mercedes-Benz Shunyi factory are undergoing upgrades and renovations, with full-scale production expected to be achieved within the year.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS will be released at the end of 2020 and is expected to begin production in 2021. It will be based on the MEA architecture and positioned as a pure electric mid-to-large-sized vehicle, utilizing the design of the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS concept car.
In terms of power, the Mercedes-Benz EQS will be equipped with an electric motor on both front and rear axles, with a maximum power output of up to 295 kW. WLTP has indicated that the range under working conditions will surpass 700 km.
Mercedes-Benz has already announced that more than 10 pure electric models will be launched globally, with most being produced in China. With the production capacity of the EQS already available in China, it will be a strong competitor against models such as the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan.
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