Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric Launched at ₹78.50 lakh
The 482 bhp electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz offers 711 km range
Mercedes-Benz launched the GLC Electric in India at ₹78.50 lakh ex-showroom and is the brand’s first locally built vehicle on a brand-new electric platform. It offers a claimed range of 711km and here’s everything you need to know about it
Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric design
You see the GLC Electric from the front first, and the grille makes sure of it. It is upright and lit up, with 942 illuminated dots around a glowing Mercedes roundel, and the AMG Line version that India gets finishes it in black chrome. You get digital LED headlamps with a star motif sitting on either side of the grille, and the AMG styling pack adds sportier front and rear bumpers. In profile, the GLC Electric looks more like a conventional SUV than a futuristic one. It rides on 20-inch alloy wheels, with flush door handles that pop out when you unlock the car, slim cladding around the wheel arches and a sloping roofline. The wheelbase is 2,972mm, which is 84mm longer than the petrol and diesel GLC, and the overall length is 4,845mm. It is also 23mm wider and 9mm taller than the ICE, at 1,913mm and 1,649mm respectively. At the back, a full-width gloss black band connects the LED tail lamps, which have star-shaped elements inside to echo the front. The ground clearance is 148mm, and it rises by 25 mm when the air suspension is raised.
The 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen takes centre stage in the GLC Electric's cabin, running on Mercedes-Benz's new MB.OS operating system
The 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen takes centre stage in the GLC Electric's cabin, running on Mercedes-Benz's new MB.OS operating system
The cabin is built around the seamless 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen, and it runs on the MB.OS, Mercedes-Benz’s new operating system. It brings intelligent navigation, ADAS, over-the-air updates and personalised settings, and the Electric GLC is the first locally built Mercedes-Benz to get it. Above you, the SKY CONTROL panoramic roof carries illuminated stars. Mercedes-Benz also says the cabin makes extensive use of recycled materials and materials with a reduced CO2 footprint, which gives the Electric GLC a quieter sort of luxury.
The dual-motor GLC 400 4MATIC Electric produces 482bhp and 800Nm, with a claimed WLTP range of 711km from its 94kWh battery pack
The dual-motor GLC 400 4MATIC Electric produces 482bhp and 800Nm, with a claimed WLTP range of 711km from its 94kWh battery pack
The GLC 400 4MATIC Electric uses a dual-motor setup, producing 482bhp of power and 800 Nm of torque. Mercedes-Benz claims a 0-100 kmph time of 4.3 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of 210 kmph. The 94kWh battery pack endows the GLC with a claimed WLTP range of up to 711 km. The Electric GLC runs on an 800-volt architecture, and with 330 kW DC charging capability allowing you to add up to 303 km of range in 10 minutes in optimal conditions.
Mercedes-Benz India celebrates the launch of the locally manufactured GLC Electric alongside the Maharashtra Chief Minister and the brand's leadership team
Mercedes-Benz India celebrates the launch of the locally manufactured GLC Electric alongside the Maharashtra Chief Minister and the brand's leadership team
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric is priced at ₹78.50 lakh ex-showroom, all India, and deliveries begin in mid-November 2026. The locally produced GLC Electric comes solely in the GLC 400 4Matic variant. Mercedes-Benz India also gives new buyers a choice on charging. They can take the complimentary AC wall box, or skip it and receive 2,500 kWh of public charging credits, valid for 24 months. The main rival is the BMW iX3 long wheelbase, which is due in India in 2027, and the Audi Q6 e-tron is the other name that keeps coming up in this bracket. The other rival is the Volvo EX90, which sits a step above at ₹1.26 crore.
