Mercedes-Benz India has commenced production of the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric at its manufacturing plant in Chakan, Pune. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the production of the electric SUV, which was also unveiled at the plant in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Ajit Pawar and Mercedes-Benz India Managing Director and CEO Santosh Iyer.

The all-new GLC Electric marks Mercedes-Benz’s latest entry into the luxury electric SUV segment in India. The vehicle features a signature illuminated grille, a panoramic roof with SKY CONTROL and intelligent driving assistance systems.

Priced at an introductory ₹78.50 lakh (ex-showroom), the Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric is available in the GLC 400 4MATIC variant with a 94kWh battery pack, dual electric motors and an all-wheel-drive system. It produces a claimed 490bhp and 800Nm of torque, enabling acceleration from 0 to 100kmph in 4.3 seconds. The claimed WLTP driving range is 711km to 715km, depending on the specification cited.

The electric SUV comes equipped with a 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen, an NVIDIA-powered computing platform supporting Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation MB.OS operating system, leather upholstery and a premium sound system. It also features a starlit panoramic roof and next-generation LED lighting.

Measuring 4,856mm in length with a 2,972mm wheelbase, the electric GLC is larger than its internal combustion engine counterpart. It also gets 21-inch alloy wheels, distinctive LED tail lamps and a 128-litre front storage compartment.

The vehicle supports DC fast charging, with the listed charging specification indicating 10 to 80 per cent charging in 10 minutes using a 330kW charger.

With production taking place at the Chakan facility, Pune continues to be part of Mercedes-Benz India’s manufacturing operations for its latest electric vehicle offering.