Mercedes-Benz has formally launched manufacturing of its all-electric EQS SUV at its Tuscaloosa, Alabama manufacturing plant, the corporate introduced right now. Earlier this yr the German automaker previewed the automobile — its very first electrical SUV — and promised it will be constructed within the US and obtainable later this fall. While provide chain bottlenecks have delayed launches of different new EVs, Mercedes has a few elements working in its favor. The firm already secured its battery supplies by partnering with the Canadian authorities this month. It additionally plans to provide its batteries domestically, at its personal manufacturing unit in close by Bibb County, Alabama.
Our preview of the EQS SUV famous that its battery vary works out to a bit over 300 miles. The automaker has but to reveal the worth of the automotive, which, as Electrek notes, will decide whether or not the SUV is eligible for a 2023 EV tax credit score or not. Currently, new SUVs should be assembled in North America and priced below $80,000 to qualify for subsequent yr’s tax credit score. Given that Mercedes’ EQS sedan began at a bit over $103,000, it’s most likely protected to say that the worth of its new electrical SUV will trump that — and gained’t qualify for any tax rebates. Seems like EQS SUV drivers should resign themselves to saving cash on gas.