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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Steve Fowler

New all-electric Mercedes GLC EQ aims for BMW iX3 – and misses on range

The new Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ is an all-electric version of Mercedes' biggest seller - (Mercedes-Benz AG)

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the all-electric version of its best-selling GLC SUV, offering a maximum WLTP range of up to 443 miles – a figure that falls short of the 500-mile range target claimed by rival BMW for its next-generation iX3.

The new electric GLC EQ will arrive in the first half of 2026 as the second new model in a new electric-first vehicle family from Mercedes-Benz after the new Mercedes CLA. It has been developed from the ground up using customer feedback from around the world and incorporates the company’s latest technology platform, known as MB.OS – the Mercedes-Benz Operating System. This AI-powered system controls all major aspects of the vehicle, including infotainment, safety, comfort and charging, using high-performance chips capable of up to 254 trillion operations per second.

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