Mercedes-Benz New Concept Is an EV Inspired by Its Pre-War Coupes

Mercedes-Benz is ready to illuminate its future.

The German luxury marque unveiled a glamorous concept called the Vision Iconic on Tuesday. The EV, which is meant to offer up a glimpse of where the automaker’s design language is heading, features a sleek Art Deco-inspired look and a giant grille that glows.

History is filled with awkward-looking vehicles meant to pay tribute to a brand’s golden age, but the Vision Iconic is not one of them. The rakish EV is…