Production At Mercedes-Benz EQS Electric Saloon, Factory 56 Has Now Been Set In Motion!

Mercedes-Benz recently announced the start of its EQS electric saloon at Factory 56 of the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant. 

As the site’s first all-electric model, the EQS has been introduced into the ongoing series production. On top of that, already rolling off the production line at the site is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class saloon, the long-wheelbase version, as well as the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. 

"Our new all-electric luxury saloon EQS sets new standards, with a range of 770 km according to WLTP. At the same time, the EQS stands for sustainability along the entire value chain: from development through purchasing, production and the charging process to recycling. 

The EQS is thus a milestone on the way to our Ambition 2039, with which Mercedes-Benz is working intensively on a CO2-neutral new car fleet," said Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG member of the board of management Markus Schäfer. 

From the aspect of sustainability, many actions were taken in order to increase environmental protection and resource conservation in Factory 56. Among them are photovoltaic systems on the roof of the hall that helps to make up for 30 percent of the electricity demand. 

As a result of maximum flexibility, the procedures and equipment at Factory 56's production hall could be perfectly tailored to the EQS electric model's requirements. 

For example, the site has several modular stations in order to assemble different powertrain variants, as well as different models in one production line. 

"The future of our global Mercedes-Benz production network begins with EQS production in Factory 56: this future is CO2-neutral, sustainable, fully digitalised, connected and highly flexible. 

The start of production of the EQS is a highlight of our unprecedented electric vehicle initiative in the production area. In 2022, a total of eight Mercedes-EQ electric vehicles will be produced at seven locations on three continents," said Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG, Jörg Burzer. 

Following that, production efficiency has also increased due to the high level of digitalisation. Production is based on the MO360 digital environment.

This aspect of digitalisation targets to provide the greatest possible support for Factory 56's more than 1500 workers in their day-to-day operations. As these individuals handle high-voltage technology, they have been prepped with intense training. 

"With the EQS, we are sending out another strong signal for Sindelfingen. Four years ago, with the further development of the factory agreement ‘Zukunftsbild Sindelfingen 2020+‘, we not only laid the foundation for the first fully electric luxury sedan with the star but also shaped the future for our employees and the plant Sindelfingen. 

The enthusiasm of the customers for our excellent products is the result of the great and motivated work of the employees in Sindelfingen," said Chairman of the Works Council of Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen Plant, Ergun Lümali. 

"With the EQS in our portfolio, we are once again proving the future viability of the Sindelfingen site: Here tradition is combined with a new understanding of innovation and sustainability. Thanks to our highly competent team, we have successfully completed the start of production of the EQS at the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant," mentioned Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen Plant site manager and head of production, Michael Bauer.