Not exact matches
As opposed to BMW, Mercedes will not develop its electric models on the platforms of its conventional models, opting instead for a dedicated
modular architecture called MEA (Mercedes Electric
Architecture) which will support a wide variety of applications — as many as 10 models, from
compact cars to luxury sedans in the vein of the S - Class.
«We make electric mobility profitable thanks to unique synergies: on the one hand, with the
Modular Electric Toolkit (MEB) that Volkswagen is developing for the
compact segment; on the other hand, with our premium -
architecture electrification, which we are using for electric vehicles in the mid, upper, and luxury range,» Stadler confirmed.
Yes, you're right, the very same
modular architecture underpinning the entire family of
compact Mercedes - Benz models, A-Class, B - Class, CLA and GLA included.
In addition to the
Modular Electric Toolkit developed by Volkswagen for the
compact segment, Audi and Porsche are working together to implement the premium -
architecture electrification for mid-range, full - size and luxurious electric cars.
The B - class is the first model to be based on Mercedes - Benz's new
modular front
architecture platform that, with varying wheelbase lengths and track widths, will also underpin the new A-class
compact, the CLC four - door coupe, the GLC junior SUV and — as part of an alliance between their parent companies, Daimler and Renault — selected Nissan models as well.
In the
compact segment alone, Mercedes will present 8 new models based on the second generation of the MFA
architecture (
modular front - wheel drive platform).