Mercedes-Benz chairman expects its 40-model rollout to lift EV demand in India
By Eve
Ola Källenius, chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, told Autocar Professional that the company is in the middle of a "historic 40 models in three years" programme covering electric and combustion vehicles. He said the electric side is "going to start taking off in a bigger way now", with the CLA and GLC EV widening the electric offer across core luxury segments, and the C-Class EV also identified for expansion. He spoke ahead of the GLC EV launch in Pune, during a board visit marking 30 years of Mercedes-Benz research and development operations in India.
Why it matters
A wider premium EV line-up in India points to a larger base of luxury electric owners, which supports demand for home, workplace and destination charging at the higher end of the market. CPOs and installers should note that the sourced figures cover model counts and timing only, with no volume forecasts.
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- “Exclusive: Mercedes’ Next EV Wave Will Drive Stronger Demand, Says Ola Källenius”
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- 4 November 2026
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