Mercedes’ rising electrical automobile plans embody a rethink of considered one of its most iconic automobiles. The model has kicked off Germany’s IAA present by introducing a slew of recent idea and manufacturing EVs, highlighted by the Concept EQG (above). As you would possibly guess, it is a electrical tackle the G-Class SUV, mating an “uncompromising” (and boxy) off-road design with an eco-friendly electrical powertrain.

The firm hasn’t detailed the battery, motor system and even the inside. There aren’t any mentions of when it would ship. However, it mentioned this was a “near-production” design that might undergo the identical Schöckl mountain torture take a look at as its ancestors. The on the spot torque and low middle of gravity inherent to EVs ought to work within the EQG’s favor when climbing hills and tough terrain, Mercedes mentioned.

There are EVs nearer on the horizon, in fact. Mercedes has lastly detailed the EQE (second from prime), its electrical equal to the E-Class. It seems at first blush to be a shrunken model of the EQS luxurious sedan, however that is not essentially a nasty factor. You’re nonetheless getting a extremely aerodynamic design and lengthy vary (a claimed 410 miles on the not-quite-realistic WLTP cycle), simply in a smaller, CLS-sized design that needs to be simpler to navigate round city.

The EQE 350 launch mannequin will embody a rear motor, a 90kW battery and attain 60MPH in a claimed 5.6 seconds. Performance variations are within the pipeline, based on Mercedes. However, the EQS’ signature dash-length “Hyperscreen” is strictly non-compulsory right here — you will usually get a extra typical 12.8-inch OLED infotainment show.

The EQE can have a “staggered” worldwide launch beginning in mid-2022. Mercedes hasn’t divulged pricing, though we might anticipate it to value greater than the $54,250 of the combustion engine E-Class.

And sure, there are already ultra-luxurious and high-performance variations of the EQS. A Mercedes-Maybach Concept EQS (second from backside) presents an electrical SUV for patrons who’d relatively have a chauffeur for his or her eco-friendly transportation. Another near-production automobile, it takes on the signature two-tone styling and different cues of a Maybach together with lounge-like rear seating and a Maybach-oriented Hyperscreen up entrance. Mercedes was as soon as once more shy on efficiency and launch dates, though it famous the associated EQS SUV is anticipated to web round a 373-mile vary and go into manufacturing in 2022.

If you are extra inclined to take the helm, the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ (backside) is the model’s first AMG-badged EV and contains customized motors that promise as much as 761HP, 742lb/ft of torque and a 0-60MPH time of three.4 seconds — brisk for a big luxurious sedan. You’ll additionally discover an AMG GT-derived air suspension and rear-wheel steering. You will not see too many visible variations, though the distinctive rims and non-compulsory carbon ceramic rotors will make your go-fast intentions clear. Mercedes hasn’t outlined pricing or launch dates right here, both, though it is secure to presume it will make the common EQS line appear frugal.