Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric India Launch by end-2026: Bookings to Open in October

Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to expand its electric SUV line-up in India with the new GLC Electric. The luxury SUV is set to arrive in the country by the end of 2026, with bookings scheduled to open from the first week of October. The India-spec model will be locally assembled and will initially be sold in the GLC 400 4MATIC variant.

Key Highlights:

• Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric bookings to open in India from first week of October
• Launch expected by the end of 2026
• India-spec GLC 400 4MATIC to be locally assembled
• 94kWh battery, 489bhp and up to 715km WLTP range

The new GLC Electric will be Mercedes-Benz's latest offering in the premium electric SUV segment in India. The company says local assembly will help bring the model to the country within six months of the start of its European sales.

According to Mercedes-Benz, this will make the GLC Electric the fastest global model from the brand to reach India as a locally assembled vehicle.

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The initial India-spec model will be the GLC 400 4MATIC. It will be equipped with a 94kWh NMC battery pack and an all-wheel-drive system using electric motors on both axles. The electric SUV produces a peak 360kW, equivalent to around 489bhp, and 800Nm of torque. Mercedes-Benz claims a 0-100kmph acceleration time of 4.3 seconds, while the top speed is rated at 210kmph.

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Mercedes-Benz claims the GLC Electric can deliver up to 715km of range under the WLTP testing cycle. However, the technical data sheet lists a range between 568km and 715km, depending on the configuration and operating conditions. The company has also quoted energy consumption of 14.9-18.9kWh/100km. More details, including the India-spec equipment, features and pricing, are expected to be revealed closer to the launch.