Overview
- Mercedes unveiled the third‑generation GLA on Wednesday, July 29, launching the model as electric vehicles first and confirming mild‑hybrid petrol versions for 2027.
- The EV lineup centers on an 85 kWh NMC battery (with a 58 kWh LFP base option in some markets and a 71 kWh variant due in 2027), an 800‑volt electrical architecture, and up to 320 kW DC fast charging.
- Mercedes cites a WLTP range of up to 657 km for a specific GLA variant but WLTP figures are typically higher than EPA and real‑world results and final U.S. EPA ranges remain pending.
- Two headline electric variants are the single‑motor GLA250+ (about 268 hp) and the dual‑motor GLA350 (about 349 hp), and the new GLA rides on the MMA platform with a longer wheelbase and noticeably more interior and cargo space.
- The cabin emphasizes software and AI with optional MBUX Superscreen, Google Gemini and ChatGPT/OpenAI integrations for voice and navigation, and Mercedes says the EV focus will be balanced by hybrids so buyers in areas with limited charging still have a combustion option.