Important: plug-in hybrid models are in production at Mercedes-Benz Hungary

On July 21, important announcements were made at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Kecskemét: after the global pandemic, production will resume to normal in August, and for the first time in Hungary, Mercedes has started the production of plug-in hybrid cars.

As portfolio.hu reports, Christian Wolff, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Hungary Kft. has made three important announcements concerning the manufacturer’s plant in Kecskemét. The plant has started the production of the first plug-in hybrid cars, making Mercedes the first manufacturer of such models in Hungary. It was also revealed that the plant will resume regular production after disruption by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Production back to normal from the beginning of August

Mercedes is not the only car manufacturer in Hungary that has successfully overcome the global pandemic and is now back in production. Audi in Győr announced similar news earlier this year, and now Christian Wolff said that Mercedes would return to the regular, three-shift working system starting 1 August.

A green revival

The most exciting news is that the plant has started the production of two hybrid models, CLA 250 e Coupé and CLA 250 e Shooting Brake. This makes Mercedes-Benz the first manufacturer of plug-in hybrid models in Hungary.

At the event, the performance of CLA models was also presented. With the 75 kW electric output and the 1.33-litre four-cylinder engine, these models can produce a system output of 160 kW (218 hp) and a system torque of 450 Nm. This makes it possible to speed up from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.8 seconds. And for the plug-in feature, these models can be charged from 10% to 100% in less than two hours. They have an electric operating range of 69–79 km. 

László Palkovics, minister of the Hungarian Ministry for Innovation and Technology, was also present at the announcement and said that: