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  1. Mercedes-Benz India is adapting its product strategy to suit the premium Indian market, with market trends being tracked in premium passenger vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz India introduces plug-in hybrid Maybach S plus

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 11
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Mercedes-Benz India is introducing a plug-in hybrid version of the S plus Maybach. CEO Santosh Iyer stated that this technology balances different powertrain options, offering a 100 kilometer EV range for daily driving while allowing combustion engine use if charging is unavailable. Deliveries of the plug-in hybrid S-Class and Mercedes-Maybach S-Class are expected to begin by the end of October.

From indiatimes.com

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The introduction supports Mercedes-Benz India's strategy to offer multiple powertrains in the premium Indian market. Iyer noted that while the ultimate goal is an electric vehicle, plug-in hybrids serve as an interim technology to address customer concerns regarding charging infrastructure and range anxiety.

Mercedes-Benz India is adapting its product strategy to suit the premium Indian market, with market trends being tracked in premium passenger vehicles.

From indiatimes.com

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  • Mercedes-MaybachSpeculative

    Mercedes-Maybach's product offering in India could expand its luxury portfolio by addressing customer concerns about EV adoption.

  • Mercedes-Benz IndiaSpeculative

    Mercedes-Benz India's sales might see growth due to the introduction of this new powertrain option.

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