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Mercedes Teases Illuminated LED Grille on GLC EQ Ahead of IAA Debut

The GLC EQ teaser confirms Mercedes will debut a chromed grille with contour lighting plus animated LEDs in its 'sensual clarity' design at IAA Mobility in Munich.

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KRAKOW, POLAND - APRIL 17, 2023: Mercedes-Benz logo seen on Mercedes-Benz vehicle parked in Krakow center, on Monday, April 17, 2023, in Krakow, Poland. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Geplant sind eine einmotorige Heckantriebs-Variante, ein 4Matic mit zusätzlichem E-Motor an der Front und eine AMG‑Version mit bis zu 483 PS (360 kW) ...

Overview

  • Mercedes’s GLC EQ teaser showcases its new illuminated LED grille, featuring a chromed frame, smoked-glass lattice structure and continuous contour lighting with an optional 942-point animation.
  • Built on the MB.EA platform, the GLC EQ pairs dual electric motors for 360 kW output with a 94.5 kWh battery delivering more than 650 km of WLTP range.
  • The model supports an 800-volt architecture capable of up to 320 kW charging power—enough for roughly 280 km in ten minutes—and offers optional Airmatic air suspension and rear-axle steering.
  • Mercedes plans to offer the GLC EQ in single-motor rear-wheel-drive, dual-motor 4MATIC and an AMG variant rated up to 483 PS.
  • Set to debut at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich and arrive in spring 2026, the GLC EQ initiates a broader rollout of Mercedes’s 'sensual clarity' design to bridge electric and combustion models.