- New Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4Matic delivers 360kW from dual motors and 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds.
- Equipped with a 94kWh battery, the SUV offers up to 713km WLTP range and 330kW DC charging.
- Interior highlights include a 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen, up to 1740L boot space, and a 128L frunk.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its most popular SUV in fully electric form: the GLC 400 4Matic with EQ Technology.
Slated to arrive in the first half of 2026, the new model promises to blend the GLC’s everyday practicality with a powerful new EV drivetrain.
Big power, big range
The flagship GLC 400 4Matic delivers a peak 360kW from dual permanent-magnet motors, good for 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds. Top speed is capped at 210km/h.
Mercedes quotes a driving range of up to 713km on the WLTP cycle, supported by a 94kWh lithium-ion battery.
Charging is handled by an 800V system: plug into a 330kW DC fast charger and the GLC can add around 303km in just ten minutes, with a 10 to 80% top-up taking about 22 minutes.
AC charging is rated at 11kW as standard, with 22kW on the options list.
Mercedes has also prepared the SUV for bidirectional charging, meaning it can send power back to a home or grid when connected to compatible hardware.
More space, more smarts
With an 84mm longer wheelbase than its combustion sibling, the electric GLC offers noticeably more interior room. Boot space sits at 570L, expandable to 1740L with seats folded, plus an extra 128L frunk for good measure.
Inside, the star attraction is the enormous 99.3-cm (39.1-inch) seamless MBUX Hyperscreen - the biggest Mercedes has fitted yet.
Powered by the brand’s new MB.OS operating system, the display supports AI-driven personalisation and even integrates Google and Microsoft AI tools for natural conversation and infotainment control.
Optional extras add theatre: a panoramic Sky Control roof capable of displaying 162 illuminated stars at night, and the world’s first vegan-certified interior package, endorsed by The Vegan Society.
Smooth operator
Comfort hasn’t been forgotten. Air suspension with adaptive damping is lifted straight from the S-Class, paired with 4.5-degree rear-axle steering for agility.
Mercedes claims the new “One-Box” brake system recovers energy in more than 99% of deceleration events, with up to 300kW of recuperation power.
For those with heavier plans, the GLC 400 4MATIC can tow up to 2.4 tonnes braked and carry 100kg on the towbar - enough for a caravan, boat or a couple of e-bikes.
GLC’s next chapter
The electric GLC signals a pivotal step for Mercedes’ bestselling SUV. With range figures to rival a road tripper, tech to impress a Silicon Valley engineer, and space for the family dog, the GLC 400 4Matic looks set to become a key player in the luxury midsize EV game. It also shows how quickly the segment is maturing. Where once buyers had to weigh up efficiency against usability, this new model is aiming to deliver both in one package.
Mercedes is clearly betting that the GLC’s loyal audience will follow it into the electric age, helped along by familiar strengths like comfort, refinement and towing ability.
Whether the brand has struck the right balance will become clear once real-world testing begins, but on paper, the new GLC suggests the days of compromise in mainstream luxury EVs may be numbered.
