Interview | Santosh Iyer, Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz India

Описание: Mercedes-Benz India has launched its latest all-electric product - Mercedes-Benz EQE, priced at Rs 1.39 crore, ex-showroom. The company says it offers a strong value proposition compared to similarly-sized petrol- or diesel-powered cars, despite bringing the EQE through the CBU route.

Santosh Iyer tells Mugdha Mishra, Editor, WhatCar? India about how the company expects to see a marked growth in its EV penetration from 4-5 percent in the present day to around 25% in the next four years. Iyer also talks about how Mercedes-Benz India offers a portfolio of eco-friendly powertrain options, enabling the customer to make a free choice.

0:00 - Introduction and EV penetration
3:26 - Localisation roadmap for EVs in India
5:24 - Govt push towards sustainability
7:15 - Growing competition in the EV space
8:32 - Future of diesel cars in India
10:34 - CY23 festive season outlook

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