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Mercedes-Benz targets second-half 2027 electric E-Class launch with near-total local sourcing in China
Mercedes-Benz plans to introduce its electric E-Class in the second half of 2027, with the China-market version using almost entirely locally sourced components. Developed from scratch on a dedicated electric platform, the car is undergoing final prototype testing. The company also plans to use artificial intelligence to increase product development speed by up to 30%.
What to know
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The electric E-Class will be the first model under the near-total local sourcing strategy, which Mercedes-Benz says it will continue applying to vehicles produced in China.
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The car shares the E-Class name with the combustion-engine model but uses a separate electric platform; prototypes are in final testing before production.
Why it matters
These plans concern Mercedes-Benz’s component-sourcing strategy in China and its efforts to shorten the path from vehicle development to launch.
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