Mercedes-Benz introduces fully electric GLC
The Mercedes-Benz GLC, which has been the company's most popular car recently, has received a fully electric version, the GLC 400 4MATIC. This is not just an old model with a battery — the car has been designed from the ground up as an electric car.
The electric Mercedes-Benz GLC has an all-wheel drive powertrain with a capacity of 360 kW. The range is up to 713 km from a 94 kWh battery. The car supports an 800-volt architecture that allows for extremely fast charging. The company claims that drivers can increase the range to 303 km in just ten minutes at a compatible fast charging station.
Unlike the petrol version, the electric car has an 84 mm longer wheelbase, which provides more space for passengers — 47 mm additional legroom. Inside, the GLC is equipped with the new MBUX hyperscreen, a single piece of glass that stretches 99.5 centimeters across the entire instrument panel, making it the largest screen of any Mercedes-Benz.
The new electric car now has a 570-litre boot, which increases to 1,740 litres with the seats folded down. The front boot also provides an additional 128 litres for charging cables or small items.
The new GLC's extensive technology suite includes the new Mercedes-Benz MB.OS operating system, which the company describes as the car's "superbrain" powered by artificial intelligence and high-performance chips with 254 TOPS. The system uses models from Microsoft and Google to assist the driver.
As for other technological elements, the GLC is equipped with 10 cameras, five radar sensors and 12 ultrasonic sensors that transmit data to the MB.OS for real-time understanding of the environment. The system also allows for over-the-air software updates.
In addition, the new Mercedes electric car received the AIRMATIC air suspension from the S-class cars, designed to ensure a smooth and comfortable ride. For improved maneuverability in narrow streets, the car also received 4.5 degrees of rear axle steering, which reduces the turning radius. Braking is handled by the One-Box system, which combines energy recovery with traditional brakes.
Like the new CLA, the GLC will have a new two-speed gearbox for more efficient operation at high speeds.
The electric GLC will go on sale in the second half of 2026, right after the new BMW iX3.
Mercedes-Benz will offer two trim levels: the GLC400 with 483 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque, and the GLC300+ with 369 horsepower and 504 Nm of torque. The more powerful version will accelerate to 100 km/h in about 4.4 seconds, while the weaker version will take about 6 seconds.
The GLC400 is expected to cost around €70,000, while the GLC300+ is expected to cost around €60,000.