Mercedes-Benz to develop electric AMG Roadster next? Know here

Mercedes-Benz's CEO Markus Schäfer said in an interview that the electric AMG Roadster is being deemed as an emotional product from the brand.Mercedes
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File photo for representational purpose. (REUTERS)
File photo for representational purpose.

Mercedes-Benz is putting significant efforts to electrify all of its product lineups and now, an electric Mercedes-Benz AMG Roadster may be the next big thing from the brand. In a recent interview with Top Gear, chief operating officer Markus Schäfer said that an electrified roadster is an emotional product that is important for brand building. He also clarified that the creation of an electric AMG Roadster will not be done to break any sales records.

Schäfer explained how the demand for roadsters and cabriolets are plummeting and it's time to recognise that. “China is not a cabriolet market and there are fewer buyers in Europe compared to some years ago. But I think it’s a very attractive product and an emotional product that builds the brand," he said.

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With EVs steadily creating their foothold in the automotive industry, there seems to be a split between car enthusiasts. Some support electrification of the industry whereas there are many who say that electric vehicles lack to provide the conventional thrill and emotional connection with a car that only combustion engines are capable of. Amid this, when Mercedes-Benz assures that an electric AMG Roadster will be a product that will connect with the user, it is a plan to look out for.

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First Published Date: 21 Sep 2021, 19:15 PM IST
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