Mercedes-Benz India has started local production of the all-new Electric GLC at its Chakan plant near Pune. The first unit of the GLC 400 4MATIC Electric was rolled out in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and senior leaders from Mercedes-Benz AG.
Priced at Rs 78.50 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India), the Electric GLC is the company’s first locally built vehicle on the next-generation MB.EA-M electric architecture.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Drive | Dual electric motors, all-wheel drive (4MATIC) |
| Power / Torque | 360 kW (489 hp) / 800 Nm |
| Battery capacity (usable) | 94 kWh |
| Electrical architecture | 800 V |
| Range | 711 km* (WLTP) |
| DC fast charging | Up to 303 km of range in 10 minutes |
| Maximum DC charging power | 330 kW |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.3 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h (electronically limited) |
The SUV is powered by dual electric motors that deliver 360 kW (489 hp) and 800 Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and offers a claimed range of up to 711 km. The 94 kWh battery works on an 800-volt system and supports rapid DC charging of up to 330 kW, adding around 303 km of range in just 10 minutes under ideal conditions.
Speaking on the occasion, Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, said,
“The Electric GLC shows where we’re headed: It takes everything customers love about the GLC and brings it into the electric era: unmistakable Mercedes-Benz design, comfort and innovation, combined with electric performance.”
The Electric GLC is produced on the same flexible assembly line as the company’s petrol and diesel models. Mercedes-Benz has invested an additional Rs 200 crore this year towards manufacturing and digitisation, taking its cumulative investment in India to Rs 3,200 crore.
Customer deliveries of the GLC 400 EV will begin from mid-November 2026.
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