It seems that German automaker Mercedes-Benz is seeing some momentum in its electrical car choices. As per a press launch from the luxurious automaker, the corporate noticed battery electrical car (BEV) gross sales rise 123% to 56,300 models in Q2 2023. 

The second quarter noticed a 6% improve in gross sales for Mercedes-Benz Vehicles, reaching 515,700 models. The primary half of 2023 additionally skilled a 5% development, with a complete of 1,019,200 models offered. The demand for battery electrical (BEV) and top-end phase autos contributed to those constructive outcomes, with Germany and america proving to be significantly robust markets.

Within the second quarter, Mercedes-Benz Passenger Vehicles noticed a notable surge in BEV gross sales, reaching 56,300 models. This represented a outstanding 123% improve in comparison with the identical interval final yr. This development was pushed by the demand for EVs such because the EQA (+73%), EQB (+83%), and EQE Sedan (+157%). Within the first half of 2023, international BEV gross sales reached 102,600 models, marking a 121% rise. 

With these outcomes, BEVs now account for 11% of Mercedes-Benz’s general gross sales year-to-date. Within the US market, the share of Mercedes-Benz’s battery electrical autos reached 16% on the finish of June, a notable enchancment in comparison with 3% within the first half of 2022. The luxurious automaker’s latest announcement about granting North American clients entry to the Tesla Supercharger community additional supported the acceleration of the transition to EVs, the automaker famous in its press launch.

Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Administration of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, answerable for Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Advertising and marketing and Gross sales, expressed satisfaction with the outcomes. 

“With our deal with sustainable development, we posted increased gross sales throughout all most important areas and segments – particularly for our electrical and Prime-Finish autos. Our pipeline of fascinating merchandise stays recent, for instance, with the introduction of the brand new E-Class and CLE. The transformation of our gross sales community continues with the profitable introduction of the direct gross sales mannequin in Germany and Turkey in Q2, following the UK earlier this yr,” she stated. 

Don’t hesitate to contact us with information suggestions. Simply ship a message to simon@teslarati.com to provide us a heads up. 

Mercedes-Benz EV gross sales up 123% to 56,300 models in Q2