Mercedes-Benz debuted its all-electric GLC SUV at the Munich Motor Show in Germany. Called the Mercedes GLC with EQ Technology, the new electric vehicle will effectively serve as a successor to the EQC SUV, whose production is going to end in 2026. As for its rivals, the GLC EV will compete with the BMW iX3.
- GLC EV is based on the MB.EA platform
- 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen is the largest screen in a Mercedes car yet
- Mercedes claims a drag coefficient of 0.26
2025 Mercedes GLC EV range and battery specs
The GLC EV sits on Mercedes’ new 800V-compatible MB.EA platform. The GLC300+ uses a single motor with 369hp and 504Nm of torque. The dual-motor GLC400 makes 483hp and 808Nm. Both are limited to 210kph. Each version has a 94kWh battery and supports DC fast charging up to 330kW. Thanks to an integrated DC converter, it works with both 800V and 400V chargers. Mercedes says charging from 10-80 percent takes about 24 minutes, or you can add roughly 241km in 10 minutes.
On the WLTP cycle, the GLC EV can go up to 700km on a charge. In markets like the US, it’ll launch with two versions: the rear-wheel-drive GLC300+ and the all-wheel-drive GLC400 4Matic.
2025 Mercedes GLC EV exterior design
The most noticeable exterior feature of the GLC EV is its massive grille, with 942 backlit dots flanking the illuminated three-pointed star in the centre. The headlights feature star-shaped running lights, while the taillight bar uses tiny star-shaped LEDs, like the GT XX concept. Chrome accents are everywhere, and a subtle roof spoiler helps with aerodynamics while balancing the sloping roofline. Mercedes claims a drag coefficient of 0.26. Wheels go up to 21 inches, though 20s are standard. Bigger wheels look great but may cut into range.
2025 Mercedes GLC EV interior features
The highlight inside being the 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen – the largest display Mercedes has ever put in a car. It stretches across the whole dashboard, combining the gauge cluster, infotainment, and passenger screen into one. The infotainment system is a newer version of MBUX, with cleaner menus, sharper graphics, and even a built-in AI assistant.
Still, the GLC EV isn’t just about screens. Mercedes has brought back physical buttons and knobs for the steering wheel and center console, ditching the touch-sensitive controls.
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