Mercedes-Benz has launched its first fully ‘Made in India’ electric car with a remarkable range of 850 kilometres on a single charge on September 2022, providing a significant boost to India’s self-reliance mission.

This latest development is expected to revolutionise India’s electric vehicle market and strengthen the country’s position as a leading automobile manufacturing hub.

The EQS electric vehicle was unveiled by the German luxury carmaker at its Pune, Maharashtra, production facility. The EQS has an impressive design and cutting-edge technology, making it one of the world’s most advanced electric vehicles.

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The car’s electric motor has a maximum output of 516 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, making it one of the fastest electric vehicles on the market.

It also includes a digital dashboard, an augmented reality head-up display, and a 56-inch hyperscreen that spans the entire width of the vehicle.

In India, the EQS is currently available for pre-order, with deliveries set to begin in the coming months. The car will be available in select dealerships across the country for INR 1.5 crore ($200,000).