Upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLC EV to Set New Benchmarks, Company Says
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the best-selling vehicle from the German luxury automaker, and the model lineup—which already includes mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid and high-performance hybrid models—will expand next year with the addition of a fully electric GLC.
Replacing the EQC we never got here in Canada and raising the bar much higher than the disappointing EQB, this next-generation model built on the MB.EA platform promises to set new benchmarks in terms of performance, range, efficiency and charging speed—much like the upcoming CLA for electric cars—while still delivering the versatility and practicality of its gas-burning siblings.
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No specs or performance figures are available yet, but Mercedes-Benz is now giving us a preview as winter trials with heavily camouflaged prototypes take place in northern Sweden, facing temperatures well below freezing as well as snow- and ice-covered roads. The program includes more than 600 individual tests.
“Our new electric GLC is a car without compromises, and we test it just as uncompromisingly,” said Christoph Starzynski, Vice President of Overall Vehicle Development & Integration at Mercedes-Benz Group AG. “During winter testing in Sweden, our new, all-electric GLC demonstrated its reliability and robustness even under extreme conditions. It represents innovation and quality—a fact we have proven in the Scandinavian winter.”
Officially called “GLC with EQ Technology,” the dual-motor SUV benefits from 4MATIC all-wheel drive with a powerful front-axle drive unit that can be swiftly engaged or disengaged using a Disconnect Unit (DCU) when needed. Sensors detect spinning wheels and distribute torque according to the operating strategy. Since both motors are controlled independently, the driving force remains optimally maintained.
Mercedes-Benz is also talking about an innovative braking system that combines the previously separate components of the brake booster, master cylinder and ESP control into a compact module, apparently resulting in a more confident brake pedal feel that delivers precise and consistent feedback.
Furthermore, the electric GLC will utilize an 800V architecture and offer various iterations of high-voltage batteries, the top one supporting DC charging with sustained rates of more than 320 kW. That sounds incredible. The batteries will come as standard with an air-side heat pump, limiting range loss in colder weather. Look for about 500 km of range in ideal conditions.
There are no shots of the interior yet. A full reveal is expected to take place in September ahead of deliveries in Canada next year, likely as a 2026 model.
