Across two days, GREEN-HOUSE 2025 brought together over 80 partners and brands, nine immersive zones and more than 40 free workshops and activities.

A headline showcase by Mercedes-Benz unveiled the brand’s first-ever life-sized 3D-printed G-Class, created from 40,531 discarded PET bottles (580kg of recycled plastic) by Hong Kong studio Editecture.

Titled “Living Form, Lasting Purpose”, the showcase threads sustainability through the lens of luxury. Under the evolving theme “Engineered for Impact”, this year’s activation leans harder into outcomes: what actually changes when design, technology and responsibility share the same brief?

“At Mercedes-Benz, excitement is about purpose. GREEN-HOUSE 2025 is where we come together with the community to show how luxury can evolve responsibly. Through regenerative design and collaborations with like-minded partners, we’re driving the future. Together, we are crafting iconic experiences that honour innovation, sustainability and the people who make it possible.”

Darren Ng, Head of Customer Excitement, Mercedes-Benz Singapore

The brand’s presence unfolds across three key touchpoints:

Living Form, Lasting Purpose

In collaboration with Editecture, the newly launched electric G-Class is reimagined as a life-sized silhouette built from 40,531 discarded plastic bottles.

From afar, it reads as an homage to a design icon journeying into its electric future. Step closer, and the illusion shifts: the “car” reveals itself as a modular system of chairs, shelves and lamps engineered for strength, easy disassembly and repeated reuse.

From Hand to Coral

Crafted with local design studio WASTD, each BYO bottle holder is made from discarded plastic bottles collected in Singapore and transformed into a durable, refined accessory.

Personalised initials turn every holder into a small emblem of responsibility. With 100% of proceeds directed to the Garden City Fund’s 100K Corals Initiative, each piece carries a ripple effect from hand to reef.

What It Takes to Evolve

Hosted by radio personality Rosalyn Lee, a short film traces the journey from plastic waste to purposeful design, from beaches to classrooms and design studios to city hubs.

Along the way, Rozz meets changemakers working alongside Mercedes-Benz to reimagine the future of plastic, making the case that real evolution begins when communities act in concert rather than isolation.

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There are cars that make you feel sensible, cars that make you feel smug, and then there are cars like the Mercedes-AMG GLB 35. A curious concoction that makes you wonder if the engineers at Affalterbach were a little tipsy when they gave it the green light.

The GLB 35 on first glance looks like it’s wearing a suit two sizes too big. Tall, boxy, and unapologetically upright, it resembles a school bus that stumbled into a tuning shop. But underneath all that squared-off practicality lies a heart that beats with all the aggression of a caffeinated gym bro.

Power Meets Practicality

This isn’t some sticker pack with sporty pretensions. The GLB 35 has been given the full AMG once-over. It shares its turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with the A35, which means a healthy 302bhp, an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, and 4MATIC all-wheel drive that can chuck 50 per cent of power to the rear when things get frisky.

Zero to 100km/h? 5.5 seconds. Fuel economy? Forget about it. This is a seven-seater SUV with the performance stats of a proper hot hatch. Bonkers.

In Comfort and Normal modes, the GLB 35 feels brisk enough, but flick it into Sport+ and it ditches its German stoicism for something far more theatrical. The throttle sharpens, the exhaust barks, and suddenly you’re being jostled by your own organs.

Yes, Sport+ is ridiculous. Yes, it firms up the dampers to the point of chiropractic intervention. But it’s also addictive. So much so that I ended up setting up an Individual mode with snow-optimised power settings and comfort suspension just to restore some sanity after a spirited B-road jaunt.

The Madness Is The Point

Step out of the car to get your organs reorganised, and you wonder how the GLB 35 can even work in the first place. It’s tall stance and 1.8-tonne kerb weight mean it was never destined for racetracks. And yet, once you’re behind the wheel, flicking through gears with a grin on your face, it all makes sense. Sort of.

It’s agile for what it is. Lithe, even. On tighter roads, you’ll find yourself pushing harder than you’d expect in something with room for seven souls and their assorted pets. But they may not appreciate your newfound enthusiasm. Expect groans, moans, and the occasional airborne child.

AMG Trimmings, All Present and Accounted For

To justify its AMG moniker, the GLB 35 is kitted out like a rock star on tour. 20-inch alloys, adaptive dampers, LED headlights, a Burmester sound system, panoramic sunroof, and the AMG Night Package, which blacks out the chrome in favour of a more menacing motif.

The pièce de résistance is the Panamericana grille vertical slats that pay homage to Mercedes’ 1950s racing heritage. It’s a striking look that gives the GLB the swagger it needs to wear its AMG badge with pride.

Room for Seven (ish)

Technically, yes, this is a seven-seater. Realistically, the last two seats are best left to the nimble, the small, or the vertically challenged. That said, cabin space is generous, and with the rear row folded, you’ll get 565 litres of boot space, perfect for IKEA hauls or emergency diaper stockpiles.

With all seats down, cargo capacity jumps to 1,800 litres. That’s enough to carry your regrets after signing the finance papers.

Rationality? That’s for Other People

It’s frankly absurd that a seven-seat SUV can sprint like a hot hatch and guzzle fuel like it’s 2006.

This car doesn’t exist for the spreadsheet types. It’s not for the people who count every penny or those who shop with calculators in hand. This is a car for the irrational, the impetuous, the ones who want to carry seven people and blow past a Golf GTI on the way to their children’s piano recital.

It’s not a car you need. But it’s a car you’ll want even if your wallet says otherwise.

Technical Specifications

Mercedes-AMG GLB 35

Engine: 2-litre inline 4
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Power: 302 bhp
Torque: 400 Nm
Gearbox: 8G-DCT AMG Speedshift
0-100km/h: 5.5 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed: 250 km/h
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60 litres 
Fuel Economy: 10.5 km/litre (claimed)
Price: S$383,888 with COE (accurate at the time of this article)

Photo Credits: Sean Loo (@auto.driven)

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Mercedes-Benz’s AMG models historically had a bit of a crazy streak to them. While BMW’s M cars tend to focus on sharp-edged, drive-focused performance, and Audi’s RS models embrace tech to deliver raw speed and power, Mercedes-AMG were known for their wild attitude that were sometimes at odds with Mercedes-Benz’s otherwise safe and stately image.

Things are changing, however, and in an automotive world where almost everything is now geared towards efficiency, the latest Mercedes-AMG E53 trades some of that silliness for much-needed sensibility, in the form of a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. But has the move to go green diluted the AMG essence?

Not Quite the Full Fat Experience

While the E53 AMG is currently the most powerful E-Class model you can buy right now, it is not quite a full-fat AMG, in the sense that it doesn’t follow the ‘one man, one engine’ philosophy that traditional AMG cars get. So, no engineer’s signature on the engine cover then.

It looks relatively subtle for an AMG too. There are some aggressive AMG styling bits like the illuminated grille and large air intakes on the front bumper, a barely noticeable tail spoiler, quad exhaust tailpipes, and 21-inch wheels with a design that offers a peek at the large composite brakes. However, on the whole, the E53 could pass off as just another E-Class if it drives past you on the roads.

It’s pretty much the same story inside too. Again, there are AMG specific bits like the sports seats, an AMG steering wheel, and AMG logos everywhere, as well as AMG driving modes and settings in the infotainment system. But aside from that, the cabin is otherwise similar to a regular E-Class.

Performance Powerhouse

That said, the E53 certainly has the performance chops to live up to the AMG name. The 3.0-litre turbocharged in-line 6 engine produces a whopping 585 bhp and 750 Nm of torque, allowing it to rocket from 0-100km/h in just 3.8 seconds. It’s an incredibly impressive feat for a car that tips the scales at nearly 2.4 tonnes.

However, it doesn’t do it with the kind of insanity that characterises many AMG models from the past. Instead, the E53 builds up speed with the kind of smoothness that you’ll expect from a large, high-powered executive sedan. The car gets up to triple digit speeds without a fuss, and feels like it can sit and cruise on the autobahn all day effortlessly, helped along with a ride that comes across as more luxurious than sporty.

There is a gentle rumble from the straight 6 engine that grows more vocal as you push along, and it generally sounds pleasant enough. However, it doesn’t have quite the same character as a growling V8, such as the one from the previous generation E63 AMG.

Weighty Issues

While the E53 is fast on paper, the experience in practice demonstrates some shortfalls. Upon initial acceleration, there is a bit of lag, before the power kicks in and sends you hurtling toward the horizon.

It’s perhaps a byproduct of the car’s weight, brought about by the plug-in hybrid drivetrain, but the E53 feels like a car that would rather you move along progressively rather than aggressively.

Likewise, in the corners, the E53 handles capably with plenty of composure, thanks to its 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system and AMG performance bits. But it doesn’t feel like quite the sharp performance tool that you’ll expect from something carrying the AMG brand name.

Perhaps the biggest bugbear would be the brakes, which display some very odd behaviour traits. They feel inconsistent in their application, and it makes it very difficult to judge how much pressure to apply. It soon becomes quite the annoyance when you pull up to a set of lights, because you never know how hard to hit the pedal at every instance.

Plug-in Puzzle

The idea of a plug-in hybrid drivetrain sounds good in theory, offering zero-emissions driving at low speeds. However, in a car like the E53 AMG, their presence here feels somewhat superfluous.

Mercedes-AMG claims that the car can travel up to 104km in pure electric mode when the battery is fully charged, but in reality, that figure is probably closer to 80km or so. If you drive it as intended, that is, at fairly high speed, that range depletes fairly quickly, and you then end up lugging around the deadweight of the battery and electric motor around most of the time.

It’s not like it helps greatly with efficiency too, despite its stated intentions. While Mercedes-Benz states that the car can deliver a fuel economy figure of 0.9 litres per 100km, it is highly unlikely you’ll get anywhere near that figure, unless you drive it around with a light foot, which defeats the purpose of a car like this anyway.

A Different Kind of AMG

It’s clear that the E53 AMG is not quite like the wild AMG cars of eras past. Instead, it offers a sensible option for those who appreciate AMG levels of performance, but delivered in sensible and refined fashion. The plug-in hybrid drivetrain, while flawed, offers the option at least of zero emissions green motoring, which is not something you can find in many high-powered cars like these.

It’s not perfect by any means, but the E53 AMG does have its strengths. Just don’t expect it to go crazy on you, because that is simply not in its character.

Technical Specifications

Mercedes-AMG E53 4Matic+ PHEV

Engine: 3.0-litre in-line 6, turbocharged

Drivetrain: All-Wheel-Drive

Power: 585 bhp

Torque: 750 Nm

Gearbox: 9-speed AMG Speedshift

0-100km/h: 3.8 Seconds

Top Speed: 250 km/h

Fuel Tank Capacity: 60 litres

Fuel Economy: 0.9 litres/100km (claimed)

Price: S$551,888 with COE (accurate at the time of this article)

Photo Credits: Ben Chia (@benchiacars)

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Its big brother is the EQS, the gliding behemoth that wants to be the S-Class of tomorrow. Then you have the EQB and EQA, essentially the GLA and GLB with their hearts swapped for batteries. Somewhere in the middle of this alphabet soup is the EQE, supposedly the sweet spot of the range.

But, is this the E-Class of EVs, or has Mercedes overcooked its recipe?

The Shape of the Future… or a Squashed Soap Bar?

Let’s not beat about the bush. The EQE looks like the EQS. And the EQS looks like… a melted bar of Dove. You could be forgiven for mistaking the EQE for something designed by a wind tunnel technician with no access to a ruler.

Sure, it’s aerodynamic. Slippery, even. But elegant? That’s up for debate. Strip the badge off the boot and you’d struggle to tell it’s a Mercedes. There’s none of that bold three-box presence we’re used to. Instead, it’s all curves and anonymity. Especially from the rear, which has the visual impact of a deflated balloon.

Underneath the Bubble

Still, beneath that wind-cheating silhouette lies an impressive powertrain. The EQE 300 makes do with a single motor on the rear axle, producing 241bhp and 550Nm of torque. It’ll do 0–100km/h in 7.3 seconds, which, while hardly setting your trousers on fire, is more than enough for your daily commute.

The 89kWh battery is good for up to 635km on the WLTP cycle, though real-world figures are closer to 500-550km. Still very impressive, considering the EQE’s kerb weight  a chunky 2.3 tonnes, with its buffet of onboard gadgetry.

Float Like a S-Class, Glide Like a Swallow

Where the EQE really earns its stars is on the road. The car floats across surfaces with the grace of a high-wire ballet dancer; eerily quiet, effortlessly composed, and absorbing road imperfections with all the fuss of a butler serving tea.

In fact, it rides better than the EQS. The EQE feels more resolved, more tied down, and less yacht-like, showing just how much calibration work Mercedes has put in.

Corners are child’s play thanks to the car’s rear-wheel steering, which pirouettes the rear tyres up to 10 degrees. It’s pure magic, and tight corners become nothing more than a simple flick of the wheel. This is what the EQE does best, and you’ll have to try it for yourself to really feel the difference.

Steering? Light but accurate. Throttle response? Predictable. Brakes? Ah. There’s the rub.

The Braking Paradox

The brake pedal in the EQE is, shall we say, not the car’s finest moment. It’s soft, inconsistent, and at times feels like you’re playing a game of guess-the-pressure.

You’ll quickly learn to rely on the regen braking system, which is thankfully excellent. You can adjust how much regen you need too via paddle shifters, allowing for corner-for-corner calibration.

Inside the Digital Cathedral

Step inside and you’re met with a cabin that is quintessentially Mercedes-Benz. Without the optional Hyperscreen component, the standard setup includes a 12.8-inch infotainment display and a 12.3-inch driver cluster.

More importantly, forgoing the Hyperscreen gives you access to tasteful wood veneers or metallic panels, fewer fingerprints, and a warmer ambience overall. Sometimes, less really is more.

Space up front is generous. The seats are plush, the materials top-notch, and storage is decent. However, rear headroom suffers due to the coupe-like roofline. Don’t expect a commanding view out the back, as the rear window is roughly the size of a letterbox slot.

The boot offers 430 litres, which is decent for a golfing weekend but not stellar. A BMW i5 or even an E-Class does better.

A first step into a new world

The EQE 300 offers refinement, comfort, and a genuine glimpse into Mercedes’ electric future, minus the sticker shock of an EQS. It’s better built than some rivals, but it still struggles to match the driving engagement of others.

If you want serenity, slickness, and a car that turns motorways into meditation sessions, you’ll find solace here. But if you’re after something with soul and steering feel, you might want to glance east to Munich.

Technical Specifications

Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 Electric Art

Engine: Single Electric Motor, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power: 180kw (241bhp)
Torque: 550Nm
Gearbox: Single-Speed (A)
0-100km/h: 7.3 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed: 210km/h
Battery Capacity: 89 kWh
Drive Range: 630 km (WLTP)
Energy Consumption: 4.8 km/kWh (claimed)
Price: S$424,888 with COE (accurate at the time of this article)

Photo Credits: Sean Loo (@auto.driven)

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This is Maybach at full crescendo (MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure from grille to garnish), combining meticulous craft with tech that wouldn’t be out of place in a symphony hall.

All of the hallmarks are there: creamy 6.0-litre V12 biturbo with 612 hp, 4MATIC all-wheel drive, AIRMATIC and E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL to iron out the world beneath you, and cabin trickery like OLED-equipped MBUX, active ambient lighting, and a Burmester High-End 4D system that turns Chopin into a full-body experience.

A Singapore Story, Etched in Light

What sets this car apart is the storytelling. Centre-stage on the dash is a laser-engraved portrait of Singapore’s skyline set into MANUFAKTUR black piano lacquer.

The artwork, created with Singaporean multidisciplinary artist Andre Wee, captures our city’s precision and pulse in a mesh of fine lines.

The C-pillar wears subtle “BEYOND 60” lettering; the illuminated door sills nod as you step in; 21-inch Maybach multi-spoke forged wheels do the heavy visual lifting without breaking a sweat.

Where Colour Meets Craft

The two-tone paintwork is a masterclass in character: High-Tech Silver on top for composure; MANUFAKTUR Exclusive Carneol Red metallic below for heartbeat and heat. It reads like Singapore in paint (ambition and refinement, progress and elegance), one continuous surface of intent.

Inside, Crystal White and Bengal Red Nappa leather exude cool serenity framed by quiet strength. The roof liner (diamond-stitched, illuminated, and finished in white) casts a gentle glow.

The tactility is obsessive in that very Maybach way: high-pile black floor mats with crystal-white borders and red topstitching; head-restraint cushions and matching pillows in edition colours; and a “1 OF 1” badge on the centre console that says what everyone is already thinking.

Built on the Best, Aimed at Tomorrow

Underneath the finery is the S 680 at its most considered: long-wheelbase, calm, chauffeur-friendly ride, and the sort of isolation that turns Orchard Road traffic into a screensaver.

The point isn’t acceleration figures; it’s the way the car shrinks the city and stretches time. And because it’s a Maybach, the theatre is matched by restraint. You arrive unruffled, not announced.

That philosophy carries through to MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure. The brief here was not opulence for opulence’s sake, but personalisation as purpose.

“This one-of-one creation symbolises how we see the future of luxury; deeply personal, emotionally resonant and shaped around the individual. Luxury is most meaningful when it becomes a reflection of identity, purpose and vision.”

Marcel Luis Mustelier Perez, Mercedes-Benz Singapore’s President & CEO

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More than 75,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles are serviced annually, supported by over 160 certified technicians across three service centres island-wide.

Scale is nothing without standards, of course, so every procedure is benchmarked to what the marque expects at its most advanced facilities worldwide.

On top of servicing regular models, this facility houses a Mercedes-AMG workshop, a Mercedes-Maybach workshop and a Body & Paint Centre of Competence, Singapore’s only facility certified at the highest level by Mercedes-Benz for full-scale body restoration and factory-grade refinishing.

The stand-out here is the Daisy Wheel, the first of its kind in Asia, automating paint mixing to 0.1-gram accuracy.

In the diagnostic bays, technicians demonstrated Xentry, the global platform that communicates directly with a vehicle’s electronic systems to run guided tests, configure components and install manufacturer-approved software.

The result is straightforward: repairs that are not just quick, but correct the first time, and updates that leave the car feeling fresher rather than simply fixed.

For all the theatre of tools and telemetrics, the thread running through the day was human.

“Having spent the past 12 years with Mercedes-Benz Operations across key markets like China and Malaysia, I have experienced first-hand how a strong focus on aftersales service shapes the customer journey. My ambition is to build on my overseas experience to further enhance our strong capabilities here in Singapore through our extensive Aftersales network, including the Mercedes-Benz Centre, Pandan Loop, and Eunos, and investing in our people by deepening our technical capabilities, and ensuring that every customer’s experience with Cycle & Carriage remains seamless, premium, and world-class.”

Thomas Tok, Chief Operating Officer, Mercedes-Benz Operations at Cycle & Carriage

So what does all this mean for an owner? Beyond routine servicing, you get a holistic, manufacturer-aligned experience, with genuine parts, factory-trained technicians, and a all-round great service culture.

Peace of mind, preserved value, and a car that feels as poised on year five as it did on week one. Isn’t that the quiet luxury we’re all really paying for?

“Through rigorous diagnostics, we perform preventive maintenance that keeps every system running at its best, while tapping into Mercedes-Benz’s global network of technical specialists. Witnessing these processes in action shows how our people, our tools, and Cycle & Carriage expertise work together exactly as the manufacturer intended to meet customer expectations.”

Gary Chan, General Manager of Mercedes-Benz Aftersales

“Aftersales” sounds transactional after going through the tour; what we saw was anything but. It was people who treat your car as if it carries their name on the boot lid.

So, next time you birng your car in for a service, rest assured it is greatly taken care of.

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And from 1 to 3 August, that friend has returned to Singapore with a vengeance.

Mercedes-Benz Singapore has rolled out the red carpet at G-HAUS, a three-day immersive experience celebrating the arrival of an entire family of all-new G-Class vehicles.

On display were the G 500, the Mercedes-AMG G 63, and the hotly anticipated all-electric G 580 with EQ Technology.

Let’s start with the headliner

The G 580 with EQ Technology is Mercedes’ first fully electric G-Class, and it’s a fascinating contradiction. Here we have an SUV built like a tank (ladder frame, rigid rear axle, three differential locks) and yet it’s as silent as a whisper.

It punches out 432 kW (587 hp) and 1,164 Nm of torque, enough to rocket this behemoth from 0–100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. Unique party tricks include a feature called G-TURN, which allows the vehicle to pirouette almost on the spot. There’s also G-STEERING to shrink your turning circle off-road, and something called the Offroad Crawl function.

G-ROAR brings up the rear of features. A bassy, V8-inspired audio signature that adapts depending on drive mode. Silent assassin in Comfort, snarling beast in Sport.

Relax, the petrol variants are still around

If you’re more “petrolhead purist” than “battery boffin,” Mercedes hasn’t forgotten you.

The new G 500 carries a 3.0-litre inline-six paired with a 48V mild hybrid system, delivering 449 hp and 560 Nm of torque.

On the other end of the scale is the Mercedes-AMG G 63, the muscle car of the lineup. With its 4.0-litre biturbo V8 now enhanced by mild hybrid tech, it produces 585 hp and 850 Nm of torque, good for a 0–100 sprint in 4.3 seconds.

It’s as subtle as a hammer wrapped in velvet, and with AMG ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL, it carves corners, too.

Thankfully, Mercedes hasn’t tried to reinvent what didn’t need fixing. The iconic silhouette remains, as do the exposed spare wheel, upright stance, and that gloriously industrial door-closing clunk. Subtle updates like squircle-shaped bumpers and a new grille for the electrified variant keep things fresh without betraying the G-Class’ heritage.

The cabin is a blend of off-road nostalgia and modern opulence. Nappa leather everywhere, MBUX infotainment on 12.3-inch dual displays, and MANUFAKTUR customisation that offers over a million combinations.

From ambient-lit vents to diamond-stitched seats and illuminated satellite speakers, it’s as much penthouse as it is power station.

“Our momentum in 2025 reflects a sharpened portfolio, strategic focus and the unwavering trust of our customers. The G-Class family exemplifies this strength as a compelling part of our top-end vehicle offering.”

Marcel Luis Mustelier Perez, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Singapore

Prices?

Whether you’re drawn to silent power, timeless combustion, or something in-between, the all-new G-Class line-up offers an unapologetic mix of tradition and transformation. It’s rugged. It’s refined. It’s ready.

And if you ask us, it’s never looked better.

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Launched officially on 16 April 2025, Mercedes-Benz’s trio of battery-electric commercial vehicles is a seismic shift in how we think about vans.

All three now combine zero tailpipe emissions with that polished Mercedes-Benz engineering the brand has become known for.

The eCitan is as nimble as it is quiet, perfect for navigating tight alleyways or heartland HDB blocks, with a practical payload and an electric range that ensures you don’t need to keep checking the battery percentage like it’s your bank account balance at the end of the month.

The eVito retains all the practicality of its ICE sibling but swaps diesel grumble for a refined silence. Range anxiety is hardly a concern, especially with Singapore’s growing fast-charging infrastructure. You’ll spend more time loading parcels than waiting at a charger.

Finally, the eSprinter is the heavyweight champ, offering cavernous cargo space, modular conversions, and enough electric range to ferry across town and back without breaking a sweat.

Each model supports fast DC charging, with flexible configurations tailored to meet industry-specific demands. 

With built-in telematics, fleet managers can monitor vehicle health, optimise routes, and manage charging cycles from a dashboard.

Safety, too, is baked into the formula. Expect driver assistance systems such as active brake assist, lane-keeping support, and blind spot monitoring. 

“Our newly expanded line-up of fully electric commercial vehicles demonstrates Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to accelerating electric mobility in Singapore,” said Marcel Luis Mustelier Perez, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Singapore.

From taxis and buses to last-mile cargo vans, the country is laying the groundwork for a cleaner, quieter urban landscape. And with Mercedes-Benz now staking its claim in the electric commercial segment, the future is no longer some vague promise on the horizon.

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Mission Electric 2025 invites both EV evangelists and curious newcomers to step into the future, one electrified kilometre at a time.

A Festival of the Future

From April through June 2025, Mercedes-Benz Singapore is transforming its electric lineup into a travelling showcase. Over three months, Mission Electric will crisscross the island, quite literally taking the EV message to the masses.

The brand’s fully electric fleet will be utlised, including the EQB, EQE, EQS, and the EQE SUV. It’s an immersive journey into what Mercedes-Benz calls “Sustainable Luxury”: cutting-edge technology, sumptuous interiors, and the silence of a refined drivetrain.

Participants can sign up for test drives through an intuitive online portal (missionelectric2025.sg) and experience the visceral joy of instant torque while sipping cold-pressed juices at curated lifestyle stops across town.

Beyond the Test Drive

Through creatively designed routes and exciting activities, participants will be bringing their A-game while being immersed in the EV lifestyle whilst discovering the automotive brand’s digital capabilities, innovations and charging technologies.

The event will feature a series of activities, including:

• Exhilarating Missions: Race to the finish line as participants navigate through Singapore,
  look for hidden clues during scavenger hunts, take part in slot car racing, compete in a
  Paper Shoot camera photo contest and other curated challenges at pitstops.
• Hands-on Test Drives: Experience the diverse line-up of EVs from Mercedes-Benz and
  realise the possibilities of going electric with the luxury automotive brand.
• Advanced Digital Capabilities: Discover Mercedes-Benz’ proprietary Digital Extras
  feature, a suite of tools that grant a more personalised, intelligent and secure driving
  experience by offering a series of conveniences and benefits.
• Seamless Charging with MB.CHARGE Public: Experience the ease and convenience of
  MB.CHARGE Public that gives drivers one-stop access to more than 3,000 charging points
  throughout Singapore – all in the palm of their hand via the Mercedes-Benz app.

Exclusive prizes will also be given to the winning team, and all participants will receive goodie bags
at the end of the event.

Event Registration and Conditions

Slots for Mission: Electric are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each
reserved slot allows for one driver and up to three guests, and participants must register in advance
through this link by 8 April 2025, 2359hrs.

The event is open to drivers aged 25 and above with a valid driving license of at least 24 months, and non-driving participants are also welcome to join and experience the event.

Registration for each slot costs SGD 50 and can accommodate up to four people per car.

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Introducing Mercedes me Charge, a first-of-its-kind EV charging solution that grants Mercedes-Benz owners seamless access to over 3,000 charging points islandwide. Developed in partnership with SP Group, Charge+, and Volt, this initiative covers 49% of all public charging points in Singapore, including a dominant 77% of all DC fast chargers.   

One of the biggest frustrations for EV owners today is having to juggle multiple charging accounts; different apps, different payment methods, and different charging rates depending on the operator.  

Mercedes me Charge solves this problem at the source. With a single, unified account, drivers can tap into an extensive charging network without the hassle of managing multiple subscriptions. Payments are automated, billing is transparent, and real-time navigation guides drivers to the nearest available charging station.

“At Mercedes-Benz, we are constantly looking for ways to improve the ownership experience by addressing gaps in convenience and usability,” said Darren Ng, Head of Customer Excitement at Mercedes-Benz Singapore.  

“Mercedes me Charge is a thoughtful solution designed to tackle the challenges of EV charging in Singapore, offering our customers seamless access to a comprehensive network of charging points. This service underscores our commitment to understanding our customers’ needs and delivering innovations that truly enhance their journey with us.”

Beyond just offering a wider charging network, Mercedes me Charge introduces a suite of innovative features designed to simplify and enhance the EV ownership experience:  

1. Single-App Integration  

With the Mercedes-Benz App, users can simply scan a QR code at any partner charging station to start charging. This eliminates the need for multiple operator accounts, streamlining payments and transactions through one platform.  

2. Transparent Pricing & Cashless Billing  

Charging costs are calculated dynamically based on the vehicle’s current battery state, providing an accurate estimate before charging begins. Billing is automated, with all transactions accessible via the Mercedes-Benz Customer Portal.

3. Smart Navigation & Charging Station Locator  

Using the MBUX infotainment system or the Mercedes-Benz App, drivers can search for public charging stations nearby, check station availability and pricing in real-time, and plan routes that include charging stops using the “Send to Car” function  

4. Pre-Entry Climate Control  

Drivers can pre-set their preferred cabin temperature via the Mercedes-Benz App while the car is charging, ensuring a comfortable ride from the moment they step in.  

5. Multi-Operator Compatibility  

Mercedes me Charge seamlessly integrates with SP Group, Charge+, and Volt, covering some of Singapore’s most strategically located charging points—from shopping malls to office buildings and residential areas.

Globally, Mercedes me Charge connects users to over 2 million charging points across 35 countries, making it one of the largest EV charging networks in the world. Mercedes-Benz is already working with Hubject, a leading e-mobility solutions provider, to expand charging options across the region.  

“This initiative will not only benefit Singaporean drivers but also pave the way for seamless cross-border electric travel,” said Ng.

With Singapore acting as a testbed for new EV technologies, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Mercedes me Charge extend beyond city limits in the near future.  

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