- A fully electrical Mercedes-Benz GLC class with EQ technology arrives in 2026
- The electrical compact crossover is one of the first models on the Mb.ea dedicated EV platform
- A related C-Class with EQ technology is also due next year
Mercedes-Benz plans to launch an electric GLC class together with a related electric C-Class next year.
The compact duo will bear the name “with EQ Technology” and you will mark the electrical version of the G-Class as electrical versions of the C Class and GLC class families. You will also be the first models based on Mercedes. Mb.ea dedicated EV platform.
This platform differs from the MMA platform, which Mercedes is launching this year in the CLA class of the next generation. On Tuesday, the car manufacturer confirmed that the MB.EA platform on the rear axle, an 800-volt-electrical system and several battery options had a 2-course gearbox. Sentences of more than 320 kW. Such a rate usually enables 10-80% charges in 30 minutes or less.
Mercedes also said that the batteries will differ in cell chemistry. The top unit offers cells with anodes that contain Silicon oxide mixed in graphiteWhat increases the energy density and, as a result, helps to achieve more range with less weight.
Mercedes-Benz GLC class with EQ Technology Prototype
The car manufacturer did not provide any details about the 2-speed gearbox, but in the MMA platform a similar system improves the smoothness and efficiency and not the performance that can be seen in the Porsche Taycan. For MMA-based EVSThe first gear uses a ratio of 11: 1 and a maximum of 68 miles per hour, while the second gear switches to a ratio of 5: 1, which enables a top speed of 130 miles per hour and has optimized the efficiency of the highway. Mercedes said that the occupants will not notice the changes in equipment.
For the electric GLC class, both a motor rear wheel drive and with dual motor all-wheel variants are planned. In all -wheel drive models, the front engine separates if it is not necessary to improve efficiency, but to work immediately if necessary. The engines will use Inverter with silicon carbide technologyWhat reduces the switching losses and enables higher switching frequencies and ultimately increases the range.
Another new feature of the Mb.ea platform will be a compact brake module that integrates the brake brake booster, master cylinder and stability control system that was previously separated. Mercedes claims that this change will improve the feeling of braking and at the same time optimize energy recovery in order to further improve the area. According to the car manufacturer, the braking feeling remains consistent of whether energy recovery or conventional friction brakes are used. A hydraulic fuse will also be available when system failure.
Mercedes-Benz GLC class with EQ Technology Prototype
The test of the electric GLC class is currently being tested near the Arctic circle in northern SwedenWhere the temperatures can be found at this time of year Fall -40 degrees. Extreme cold typically influence the battery range and performance and make such tests of crucial importance. In the electrical GLC class there is also a new heat pump to be assessed.
The new design draws energy from three sources: waste heat from the electric motors, waste heat from the battery and the surrounding air. The heat pump is part of the climate control system. For the cooling, Mercedes claims that the system also maintains the comfort when it comes to fast shops when the battery generates excess heat and the climate control system is additional.
Mercedes plans to start Dozens of new models Within the next 24 months Evs. Another model is based on the Mb.ea platform that is confirmed that it is in the pipeline is an electric E-Class.
