We Didn’t Expect The Mercedes GLC EV To Be This Good | Full Review

From InsideEVs.

While driving the new Mercedes-Benz GLC EV in Portugal last week, I kept coming back to one thought: this feels like a Mercedes first and an EV second.

Don’t get me wrong. Getting an EV to feel this well-rounded isn’t easy on its own. A competitive option in this class needs to do all the EV things right, from charging specs to software, and the new GLC ticks all the right boxes that make an electric car great.

Its generous range—over 400 miles (643 km) on the more generous WLTP cycle—and ultra-quick charging frees you from range anxiety. I wasn’t constantly focused on the range prediction, worrying that it would plummet when I found a high-speed section.

So as I flew through the Portuguese countryside, I felt like I could enjoy this top-end Teutonic torpedo with as little care as if I were in a gas-powered Benz. It’s an accomplished long-distance cruiser with supple air suspension, a serene cabin, and a surprisingly spirited side when the road gets technical.

I only drove the car for around 124 miles (200 km), but I very quickly grew very fond of it. There are still a couple of kinks that Mercedes should (hopefully) have time to tweak before it starts rolling these out, but overall, the GLC is a solid EV and a great Mercedes.

00:00 – 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4Matic EV Review
01:00 – Mercedes GLC EV Exterior Design
02:22 – Mercedes GLC EV Interior Design & Features
08:18 – Multi-Agent AI Integration
09:31 – Mercedes GLC EV Suspension & Handling
11:16 – Mercedes GLC EV Powertrain
12:00 – Mercedes GLC EV "Exhaust" Modes & Launch Test
13:41 – Mercedes GLC EV Range & Battery Capacity
15:11 – Mercedes GLC EV Charging Speed
17:09 – Mercedes GLC EV Off-Road Driving
18:50 – Mercedes GLC EV Car to Cloud Communication
20:00 – Mercedes GLC EV Conclusion

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