🚗✨ Big news for car lovers! Mercedes-Benz, the famous luxury car brand, just brought two new plug-in hybrid electric cars to the Philippines for the very first time! These special cars run on both electricity and gasoline—giving drivers the best of both worlds.
🔌 What’s a Plug-In Hybrid Car?
Let’s break it down simply:
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These cars can run on electricity, just like a phone using battery power.
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But when the battery runs out, they switch to gasoline to keep going.
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That means less pollution, saves fuel, and less worry about charging all the time!
🚙 What Are the Two New Mercedes Cars?
In an interview with GMA News Online, Mercedes-Benz Philippines general manager Maricar Parco proudly shared that they launched two exciting models:
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E-Class E350e Plug-In Hybrid – a fancy and comfy sedan
💰 Price: ₱5.49 million -
GLC 350e Plug-In Hybrid – a stylish and spacious SUV
💰 Price: ₱4.89 million
Parco said these cars are more affordable for Filipinos who dream of having a Mercedes-Benz parked at home.
🛣️ Why Hybrid and Not Fully Electric?
Parco explained that going from gas-only cars to full electric cars is a big leap for many people. So, Mercedes-Benz is offering hybrids as a “bridge”—a way to make the change easier.
“You can start driving on electric. And if it runs out, no problem! Gasoline takes over,” Parco said.
🌱 Going Green, the Mercedes-Benz Way
Mercedes-Benz isn’t just about luxury—they want to help the planet, too!
🌍 Globally, Mercedes plans to be fully electric by 2039.
⚡ In the Philippines, 12% of their car sales last year were electric.
📈 This year, they want to grow that to 15%, and even more in the coming years!
Parco said this is all part of their “sustainable luxury” strategy—fancy, but earth-friendly.
“This is a global move by Mercedes-Benz,” she said. “We are helping more people switch to electric, step by step.”
🧐 What’s Next?
Will more Filipino car buyers choose plug-in hybrids?
Will Mercedes-Benz hit their electric car goals?
Will other car brands follow?
🚘 One thing is for sure: The road to the future is electric, and Mercedes-Benz just stepped on the gas!
