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Mercedes Unveils All-Electric 2026 GLC to Reboot Its EV Lineup

The high-volume SUV anchors Mercedes’ EV reset with an 800‑volt platform plus an AI‑centric MB.OS cockpit.

Overview

  • The initial GLC 400 4Matic uses dual motors rated at 483 hp with a new 94‑kWh battery and a Mercedes‑estimated 443‑mile WLTP range, with EPA figures to come.
  • An 800‑volt system enables up to 330 kW DC fast charging, with a claimed 10–80% in under 24 minutes and about 188 miles of range recovered in 10 minutes (WLTP).
  • An optional 39.1‑inch continuous Hyperscreen debuts over MB.OS, and a “multi‑agent” assistant taps ChatGPT‑4o and Bing for queries while a Google Gemini model handles navigation via Google Maps.
  • Chassis and drive tech include a two‑speed rear motor, One‑Box braking for stronger regen, available air suspension, 4.5‑degree rear‑axle steering, and the MB.DRIVE ADAS suite of cameras, radar and ultrasonic sensors.
  • The lineup adds a rear‑drive GLC 300+ rated at 369 hp, U.S. arrivals start in the second half of 2026 with the 400 4Matic followed by the 300+, and pricing remains to be announced.