Mercedes-Benz May Use Geely Tech for Its Next EV Platform

Mercedes-Benz is reportedly working on a new electric vehicle platform in China that could use technology from Geely. The move signals a major shift in the German automaker’s development strategy as it looks to reduce costs and accelerate EV development.

According to reports from Chinese media, the new platform is internally codenamed “Phoenix” and is expected to support entry-level electric vehicles for global markets. Production is currently targeted around 2030.

Mercedes Developing New EV Platform With Geely Technology

The Phoenix platform is expected to replace Mercedes-Benz’s current MMA architecture and will be used for future compact vehicles. Models such as the A-Class, B-Class, GLA, GLB and CLA could eventually move to this new electric platform.

In a historic step, Mercedes has reportedly given its China research and development centre a leading role in developing the new platform. This marks the first time in the company’s long history that a global vehicle architecture is being developed outside Germany.

Why Mercedes Is Turning to Chinese EV Technology

Industry sources suggest that cost reduction is one of the main reasons behind the collaboration. Mercedes engineers have been closely studying Chinese EV engineering approaches, which have helped manufacturers reduce production costs significantly.

Reports say Mercedes engineers were particularly impressed after analysing the Zeekr 001, a model from Geely Group, noting its strong technology while maintaining much lower production costs.

The potential collaboration reflects a broader industry trend where global automakers are increasingly turning to Chinese technology partners for electric and intelligent vehicle development.