Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet Unveiled as All-Electric Luxury Flagship
Mercedes-Benz revealed the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet at Monterey Car Week, presenting an electric convertible concept that stretches over 5.8 metres and delivers 750hp.
Mercedes-Benz took the wraps off the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet at the 2017 Monterey Car Week, positioning the car as a showcase for electric luxury at the highest level. The two-seat convertible concept follows the 2016 Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 coupe, but swaps the fixed roof for an open-top design and a dramatic Nautical Blue Metallic finish.
The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet stretches to 5.8 metres, emphasising proportions reminiscent of classic luxury cars while adopting a contemporary, streamlined look. The long bonnet, minimal front overhang, and boat-tail rear are clear nods to art-deco styling, with 24-inch alloy wheels and a prominent Maybach grille giving the car a distinctive presence. Slim headlights and a wraparound rear light reinforce the concept’s futuristic intent.
Electric powertrain and performance
Underneath the styling, the concept is powered by four synchronous electric motors, one at each wheel, producing a combined 750hp. Mercedes-Benz claims a 0-60mph time of under four seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 155mph. The battery pack is integrated into the floor, with a quoted range of over 200 miles (322km) on the EPA cycle, and up to 500km (311 miles) under the NEDC standard. The car supports fast charging at up to 350kW via CCS, allowing 100km of range to be added in five minutes, according to the manufacturer.
Interior and technology
The interior adopts a flowing, wraparound design, with a wing-shaped centre console and ambient lighting. The two-seat cabin is finished with high-end materials and intricate detailing, including illuminated Mercedes star motifs. Mercedes-Benz has opted for analogue-style round instrument binnacles, countering the trend towards fully digital displays. Key driving information and navigation are projected onto the windscreen via head-up displays, integrating digital functions without dominating the cabin’s classic aesthetic.
Maybach’s luxury ambitions in the electric era
The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet is not intended for production, but signals the brand’s ambitions to combine Maybach-level luxury with advanced electric drivetrains. By presenting the car at Monterey, Mercedes-Benz targeted an audience attuned to both heritage and innovation in the luxury sector. The design study stands as a statement of intent for the marque’s future direction, hinting at how Maybach could approach electric mobility while retaining its focus on craftsmanship and exclusivity.
For a look at Maybach’s previous flagship, see theMercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman at Geneva.
