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The Mercedes-Benz GLC EV Shows That The Company Is Switching Strategies
- Mercedes has revealed photos of a camouflaged GLC EV prototype, set to be the second new Mercedes EV with an ICE variant on the same platform.
- The GLC EV will be fully unveiled later this year as part of Mercedes' shift towards electric versions of its ICE models.
- Abandoning the separate EV lineup, Mercedes is transitioning to electric versions of existing models like the CLA and upcoming GLC EV.
- The GLC EV, underpinned by the MB.EA platform, is set to replace the EQC with potential naming like GLC with EQ Technology.
- Utilizing different chemistries and battery pack sizes, the GLC EV is expected to have a large battery pack with a 404-mile WLTP range.
- The new GLC EV is anticipated to support 800-volt charging for improved powertrain efficiency and faster charging, adding 162 miles in 10 minutes.
- Featuring a front trunk and enhanced trunk space, the GLC EV aims to address practicality issues faced by previous EQ models.
- The interior of the GLC EV will include Mercedes' new AI-powered MB.OS operating system, improving the user experience.
- Expected to debut in 2025, the GLC EV will be manufactured in Germany and China, with the possibility of U.S. production depending on tariffs.
- Mercedes' move towards electric models on shared platforms raises questions about potential compromises in packaging compared to bespoke EVs.
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