Mercedes will focus on electric cars at the Paris Motor Show later this month, with world debuts for the EV versions of the Smart fortwo, fortwo cabrio, and for the first time, forfour. A new concept showing a 'concrete vision' of a new generation of EVs will also make its bow.

An entire electric mobility lane will be the centre point of the Mercedes Benz stand, with the company's electric cars, including the Vision Mercedes Maybach 6 concept taking pride of place.

Joining the plug-in presence will be a another premier from Mercedes in the shape of an crossover version of the E-Class. Although details are few, it seems as though the E-Class All-Terrain will rival the likes of Audi's A6 Allroad and forthcoming Volvo V90 Cross Country as a more rugged, four-wheel drive version of the executive model. It is possible that this will also become available with the same plug-in hybrid powertrain as promised with the saloon and estate variants of the new E-Class.

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