Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology: Silence, Screen, and 713 Kilometres of Precision
Mercedes is filling the gap left by the EQC with a new electric GLC that promises record-breaking range, limousine-grade comfort, and more display real estate than many home cinemas.
Unveiled at the Munich Motor Show, the GLC with EQ Technology is no mere niche variant but a flagship contender in the premium EV battlefield. One version claims up to 713 kilometres of range, a figure designed to silence range anxiety and lure even the most demanding clientele.
In 400 4Matic trim, the SUV packs dual motors for a combined 489 horsepower. A two-speed gearbox on the rear axle sharpens acceleration, while the front motor can decouple entirely during steady cruising to save energy. Feeding the system is a 94 kWh battery capable of gulping down power at up to 330 kW—enough for 300 kilometres of additional range in just 10 minutes.
Yet the GLC is about more than numbers. Off the beaten track, it borrows clever tricks from the S-Class, including air suspension with predictive damping, a “transparent bonnet” camera view, and terrain modes tuned to make the most of its electric torque. The system even taps into data shared by other Mercedes vehicles to prepare for hazards ahead.
In tight urban spaces, rear-axle steering trims nearly a metre from the turning circle, giving this sizeable SUV the agility of something smaller. And in terms of presence, there is no mistaking it for anything but a Mercedes: the grille wears a new interpretation, the lights incorporate triple-star motifs, and the illuminated logo plays animated sequences.
Inside, the centrepiece is a 99.3-centimetre Hyperscreen stretching seamlessly across the dash. It blends driver display, central interface and passenger screen into one cinematic surface, complete with adaptive dimming, themed lighting, and an AI backbone powered by both Google and Microsoft. In base trims, the passenger screen is decorative; in higher versions, it becomes a full entertainment hub.
Material choices cover the spectrum from recycled and vegan-certified fabrics to traditional leathers, all paired with seats offering adjustment and massage features to rival high-end spa chairs.
Due in Europe in the first half of 2026, the new GLC with EQ Technology steps into the shoes of the outgoing EQC and positions itself to replace both EQE SUV and sedan. With its blend of reach, refinement and digital theatre, it makes clear that Mercedes is not just following the EV curve—it intends to redraw it.
