Mercedes Benz Double sales in April-June, Delivers 490,000 vehicles

In a new announcement, Mercedes-Benz disclosed it sold just 490,000 cars in the previous quarter of April to June. The German automaker has said that restrictions caused due to severe COVID lockdown measures and the un-ceasing semiconductor shortages have led to the decline in its business.

All of the Mercedes-Benz electric car models including hybrids saw a growth of 2 per cent. In absolute numbers, these cars sold 65,400 units last quarter.

During the same period, Mercedes-Maybach delivered 4,400 vehicles, achieving its best-ever sales. The flagship Mercedes-Benz S-Class had its highest-ever second-quarter sales, with 21,700 cars delivered.

BEV sales almost doubled to 23,500 units (+90%) in Q2 and by 134% to 45,400 units during the first half of 2022. Deliveries of xEV models (PHEVs and Battery Electric Vehicle (BEVs) including smart) reached 65,400 units (+2%).

The GLC and C-Class remain top-selling Mercedes-Benz models, with 82,400 (-4%) and 84,900 (+5%) deliveries in Q2. In the first six months of 2022, the BEV sales swelled by 134 per cent to 45,400 units; more credit to the supply of EQE.

Across the globe, its electric cars’ deliveries rose by 14 per cent in the first half of this year. Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG responsible for Mercedes-Benz Cars Marketing and Sales, stated, “Customer demand remains high.

This is an honour and obligation for us. Despite the current supply restrictions, we are making every effort to fulfil customer expectations.” Seeger further held, “The electric ramp-up is gaining traction: Sales of our fully electric vehicles increased by more than 90% in Q2 and 134% in the first half of 2022. It shows that we offer compelling electric vehicles that our customers desire.”