Bookings for the Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric have commenced across India. Slated to launch in the country on November 4, the GLC Electric will be offered here in the 400 4Matic guise, which will be assembled at the manufacturer’s Chakan plant in Pune. Internationally, this 400 4Matic variant gets a 94kWh battery and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) setup.
- It will rival the BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase, which is launching in 2027
- Puts out 490hp and 800Nm and claims a 0-100kph time of 4.3 seconds
Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric: All you need to know
Will get a 94kWh battery, over 700km claimed range and 490hp dual motors
Internationally, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric 400 4Matic is offered with a 94kWh battery pack that has a claimed WLTP range of 715km. The battery powers a dual-motor AWD setup that produces a combined output of 490hp and 800Nm, enabling the SUV to accelerate from 0-100kph in a claimed 4.3 seconds, which is fairly quick considering its 2.5-tonne kerb weight.
It supports up to 330kW DC fast charging, which can top up the battery for a claimed range of up to 300km in 10 minutes. The international-spec GLC Electric 400 4Matic comes standard with 4.5-degree rear-axle steering and air suspension.
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Has plenty of star-shaped illuminated elements
The Mercedes GLC Electric features a large, rounded-edge grille with illuminated elements, tri-star-shaped LED daytime running lamps (DRLs) and projector LED headlights. The side profile is relatively simple, with up to 21-inch alloy wheels, flush-fitting door handles and slim cladding on the wheel arches.
At the rear, the GLC Electric gets star-shaped LED tail-lights with circular outlines, connected by a gloss-black trim. While the front Mercedes logo is illuminated, the rear features a solid 3D badge. Internationally, the 400 4Matic is also available in an AMG Line guise with a more aggressive grille and sportier alloy-wheel designs.
A massive screen occupies the dashboard, but some physical controls are also present
Inside, the GLC Electric features a massive 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen, which Mercedes-Benz claims is the largest display it has ever fitted to a car. The setup seamlessly integrates the driver’s display, infotainment touchscreen and passenger display into a single unit. It runs on the fourth-generation MBUX interface and features a built-in AI assistant. Unlike many modern EVs, the GLC Electric retains physical controls on the steering wheel and centre console. It has a five-seat configuration.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric is expected to be priced in the Rs 80 lakh to Rs 90 lakh (ex-showroom) range. It will rival the BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase, which is slated to launch in India in 2027.
Dhruv Dhaka
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