{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-blog-post-js","path":"/blog/mercedes-targets-luxury-buyers-in-malaysian-all-ev-push/","result":{"data":{"site":{"siteMetadata":{"title":"No Frills News"}},"contentfulNfnPost":{"postTitle":"Mercedes targets luxury buyers in Malaysian all-EV push","slug":"mercedes-targets-luxury-buyers-in-malaysian-all-ev-push","createdLocal":"2023-08-15 14:31:11.698952","publishDate":"2023-08-15 02:38:12-04:00","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","sourceUrl":{"sourceUrl":"https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/mercedes-aims-be-all-electric-malaysia-2030"},"postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>EVs already make up 30 percent of Mercedes’ Malaysia lineup, and the company said future plans for EV and combustion engine cars will “echo” its global direction of going full-electric by 2030.\nDespite being locally assembled, the EQS 500 4Matic starts at 649,000 ringgit ($142,000) -- making it the most expensive EV in the market.\nBy comparison, Tesla’s Model Y SUV starts at 199,000 ringgit (about $43,400), while BYD’s Dolphin EV starts at 99,900 ringgit (about $19,700) and its Atto 3 from 149,800 ringgit (about $29,600).\nPlangger said Mercedes is more focused on the “value” it’s able to provide customers as a luxury brand, instead of pricing considerations.\n“At the end, it’s not about price, but what can you offer your customers for that price,” Plangger said.</p>"}}}},"pageContext":{"slug":"mercedes-targets-luxury-buyers-in-malaysian-all-ev-push"}}}