Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Mercedes-Benz India Launches E25-Ready Petrol Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz India has made all its petrol vehicles ready for E25 fuel, which is a cleaner fuel option.
This means their cars can use a higher blend of ethanol, which is better for the environment.
They also launched a new hybrid car called the AMG E 53, which costs between Rs 1.45 crore and Rs 1.48 crore.
The company believes that hybrids are a good middle step for people who aren't ready to switch to fully electric vehicles yet.
They also announced a partnership with the Indian Padel Tour, which will have 19 tournaments in 10 cities from August 2026 to June 2027.
This shows Mercedes-Benz's commitment to offering different types of cars and promoting new sports in India.
Mercedes-Benz India confirms all petrol vehicles are E25-ready, preparing for higher ethanol blend.
Company launches AMG E 53 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle priced at Rs 1.45 crore to Rs 1.48 crore.
Mercedes-Benz aims to offer responsible luxury across multiple powertrains, including internal combustion engines, plug-in hybrids, and battery electric vehicles.
Charging infrastructure and range anxiety are key factors hampering EV adoption.
Mercedes-Benz partners with Indian Padel Tour for 2026-27 season, featuring 19 tournaments across 10 cities.
- Who
- Mercedes-Benz India
- What
- Launch of E25-ready petrol vehicles and AMG E 53 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
- When
- Announced on Thursday
- Where
- India
- Why
- To prepare for higher ethanol blend and offer responsible luxury across multiple powertrains
Pro-Hybrid Technology
Pro-Electric Vehicles
Consumer Readiness
Pro-Hybrid Technology
Hybrids serve consumers not ready for full EVs, addressing charging infrastructure and range anxiety.
Pro-Electric Vehicles
EVs are the future and should be prioritized to drive infrastructure development.
Policy Support
Pro-Hybrid Technology
Hybrids should be supported as a transitional technology.
Pro-Electric Vehicles
Government policies should focus on accelerating EV adoption.
- Company
- Mercedes-Benz India
- Vehicle Launched
- AMG E 53 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (EV)
- Price Range
- Rs 1.45 crore to Rs 1.48 crore (ex-showroom, all-India)
- Charging Infrastructure
- Limited, affecting consumer adoption of EVs
- Policy Support
- Lack of incentives for hybrids in Delhi EV policy
- Partnership
- Indian Padel Tour for 2026-27 season
- Tournaments
- 19 tournaments across 10 cities
- Season Duration
- August 2026 to June 2027
- E25-Ready
- All petrol vehicles in India are E25 compatible
- Managing Director and CEO
- Santosh Iyer
