Highlighting luxury fuel and electric models, Locally-produced Mercedes-Benz models debuted at the 2023 Shanghai International Auto Show
Source:          Release Time:  2023-04-20 13:44:20

[April 18, 2023, Shanghai] Today, the locally-produced Mercedes-Benz vehicles built at BBAC landed at the 2023 (20th) Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. Among the vehicles on display, the locally-produced all-new EQE SUV has made its global debut, and the launch of the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC L SUV has been successfully held, reflecting the range of sustainable luxury mobility options provided by BBAC through its continually expanding high-quality portfolio of electric and digital vehicles.

 


The locally-produced all-new EQE SUV made its first appearance in China

 

As the first mid-large size SUV from the Mercedes -EQ brand based on an EVA pure electric platform, the locally-produced EQE pure electric SUV is the benchmark choice for mid-large size luxury electric vehicles, offering a reliable and efficient “three-electric” system, highly luxurious internal and external design and an intimate and intelligent technology configuration. The all-new GLC L SUV features the classic China-exclusive long wheelbase design, offering a cutting-edge intelligent and luxury off-road experience, to give consumers a more diversified and flexible travel experience with the ultimate in comfort. Currently, BBAC’s product portfolio is comprised of 12 models, with five pure electric models, leading the trend of electrification among luxury brands.

 


The locally-produced all-new GLC L SUV was officially launched at the Shanghai Auto Show

 

While accelerating the implementation of its "Electric Only" strategy, BBAC has infused its dedication to "digital, flexible, efficient and sustainable" into every link of production, creating a manufacturing system driven by the dual engines of intelligent manufacturing and green manufacturing to accelerate high-quality development. Currently, BBAC has fully integrated Mercedes-Benz Cars Operations 360 (MO360) into its production system and quality management, forming a fully digital and highly flexible production model. Through the in-depth application of intelligent technologies and flexible processes, BBAC has realized mixed-line and customized production of various models, including cars, SUVs and electric vehicles. At the same time, BBAC is accelerating the application of green and low-carbon production measures, not only adopting paperless production, intelligent energy metering and other green production processes and technologies. BBAC is working together with its suppliers to continuously optimize the green supply chain, promoting the construction of a new approach to green and low-carbon development in the automotive industry and contributing to the sustainable development of the automotive industry and the whole society.

With its increasing comprehensive manufacturing capabilities and a more diverse and sustainable product portfolio, the market competitiveness of BBAC is continuously improving. In 2022, the annual production of BBAC exceeded 600,000 units, producing one million vehicles and engines in accumulation at the fastest speed ever. In the same year, the total industrial output value of BBAC has exceeded 200 billion RMB for the first time and has remained above 100 billion RMB for 7 consecutive years. In the future, BBAC will continue to adhere to the concept of "digital, flexible, efficient and sustainable", constantly improving its manufacturing technology, deepening green manufacturing and further expanding the application of “luxury” in its products, to bring more excellent quality cars to Chinese consumers and help transform and upgrade the high-end automobile manufacturing industry of Beijing.