Mercedes-Benz pivoted off plans to be all-electric by 2030. But that doesn’t necessarily mean a slowdown on batteries as we all continue buying handcrafted V8s. Mercedes still plans to electrify half of its vehicles before the decade’s end. The brand just announced one of the essential vehicles to help the brand reach that target: the GLC 350e 4Matic.
The GLC 350e 4Matic is a plug-in hybrid version of Mercedes’s popular GLC compact crossover. Here’s what you need to know about it.
How much power does the GLC 350e have?
The GLC 350e 4Matic offers a combined 313 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque from its turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four hybrid. Mercedes says 325 lb-ft of that is available instantly upon acceleration.
How much electric range does the GLC 350e 4Matic have?
Mercedes still needs to provide an official EPA range figure. However, the EV range could be substantial. The GLC 350e 4Matic packs about 73-81 miles of range by the more generous WLTP standard. That could translate to more than 50 miles under EPA testing. The GLE 450e PHEV offers 48 miles.
The GLC 350e 4Matic can drive EV-only at speeds up to 80 mph. Mercedes says the battery can charge fully on a 60kW DC fast charger in about 30 minutes.
