Mercedes-Benz Considering A Fully Electric S-Class?

Considering that Rolls-Royce is going through a trial run with a fully-electric Phantom, I guess anything is possible. According to Mercedes-Benz's technical boss, Thomas Weber, the brand is giving an electric S-Class thought, provided the three-pointed star can make a business case for it.

In other words, if there's demand they'll build it.

Given that past rumors have mentioned Mercedes producing all of its flagship luxury sedans only in hybrid form -- for non-AMG variants -- I would wager that the sky's the limit for the next-generation fleet. Remember, with tightening regulations, automakers have to rid of gas guzzlers sooner rather than later.

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A full electric version of the next Mercedes S-class is not being ruled out, according to the firm’s technical boss, Thomas Weber.

“At the moment, we are looking at customer demand,” he admitted.

The next-generation car will have hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions, though...

[Source: Autocar]


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shabaru - 5/4/2011 12:25:40 AM

+5 Boost

If the battery is capable of lasting as long and providing as good performance or near as good.... then why not?

Willis - 5/4/2011 2:29:26 PM

0 Boost

A fully electric S class makes perfect sense for city use, where many of these fullsize luxury cars are driven for representative purposes.

If a Tesla roadster has nearly 200 miles of range on electric power, I would expect an electric S class, with space for more and larger batteries, to have more range and electricity for its gadgets etc.