Overview
- Mercedes unveiled the third‑generation GLA on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and said it will launch with two electric models first followed by hybrid variants.
- The initial EVs use an 85 kWh usable NMC battery and 800‑volt architecture that Mercedes says supports up to 320 kW DC charging for very fast top‑ups.
- Mercedes quoted a WLTP range of up to 657 km for certain GLA variants and claimed a 10‑minute DC charge can add roughly 270 km of range, though U.S. EPA figures are not yet available.
- Powertrain choices at launch include a single‑motor GLA250+ (about 268 hp) and a dual‑motor GLA350 4MATIC (about 349 hp) with sub‑6 second 0–60 times, and hybrids with a 1.5L turbo, ~1.3 kWh battery and 8‑speed dual‑clutch will arrive later.
- Built on Mercedes’ MMA platform, the GLA is larger with more cabin and cargo space, a screen‑heavy MBUX interior that adds Google/OpenAI AI services, and a Europe‑first dealer rollout in the second half of 2027 with U.S. timing, EPA ranges and final pricing still to come.