Mercedes-Benz electric cars will certainly be more crowded. After being present through EQE and EQS, this year PT Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia (MBDI) will release another new electric car. In fact, not just one model, but three at a time.
This was confirmed directly by Choi Duk Jun, President Director of MBDI, Friday (10/02/2023). According to him, in 2023, Mercedes-Benz has prepared another 19 new models including the electrification segment.
"In 2022 we will reap success with an increase in sales of up to 26 percent and delivery of 3,184 vehicle units. This includes launching 10 new models. And this year we have prepared 19 more new models, including EV," he said.
Mercedes-Benz EQA, EQB and EQS SUV for Indonesia
Furthermore, Duk Jun or who is often called DJ explained, for the electrification segment, MBDI has prepared three of them. Namely the Mercedes-Benz EQA, Mercedes-Benz EQB, and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. The three of them will complement the factory EV line with the star logo through the Mercedes-Benz EQE and Mercedes-Benz EQS.
The EQA is a compact SUV equipped with a 190 PS electric motor and 375 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the battery has a capacity of 66.5 kWh which is claimed to be able to make the car go as far as 426 kilometers (km) without the need for a charging station.
Meanwhile, the EQB is a crossover SUV whose dimensions are larger than the EQA. In Europe there are two variants for this model which are distinguished by the power of the electric motor it carries.
The energy sources installed on both of them are batteries with a capacity of 66.5 kWh. The first type is capable of producing 228 PS of power with 390 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the other variants produce 292 PS with 521 Nm of torque.
Finally, there is the EQS SUV, which is arguably the SUV version of the EQS sedan which was previously launched in Indonesia. The battery capacity and electric motor power are also the same as the sedan version.
Mercedes-Benz Electric Cars Can't Be Assembled in Indonesia Yet
Even though there will be more and more EV markets, apparently MBDI has no plans to locally assemble Mercedes-Benz electric cars. According to DJ, all of that requires an in-depth process, research, and study.
"This is also related to what government regulations will be like for producers. So not this year, we can't confirm when," he said. However, what is certain, he said, is that the Mercedes-Benz factory in Wanaherang will continue to produce vehicles on a CKD basis, such as the C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, and several other models.
