Mercedes-Benz India has commenced local production of the all-electric GLC 400 4MATIC at its Chakan manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra. The SUV becomes the brand’s first locally manufactured model based on its new MB.EA-M electric vehicle architecture.
The first unit was rolled out in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and senior Mercedes-Benz executives. The company has priced the Electric GLC at ₹78.50 lakh (ex-showroom), with deliveries scheduled to begin in mid-November 2026.
489hp Electric SUV with 711km Range
The GLC 400 4MATIC gets a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup powered by a 94kWh battery.
Key specifications include:
- Power: 489hp
- Torque: 800Nm
- 0-100km/h: 4.3 seconds
- Top speed: 210km/h
- Claimed range: Up to 711km (WLTP)
- DC fast charging: Up to 330kW, adding 303km of range in 10 minutes
The SUV also gets an 800V electrical architecture and Mercedes-Benz’s MB.OS operating system.
Features and Local Manufacturing
The Electric GLC features a 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen, an illuminated grille with 942 pixels and a panoramic SKY CONTROL roof with illuminated stars.
Mercedes-Benz will assemble the SUV on the same flexible production line used for its internal combustion engine models. The company has invested an additional ₹200 crore in its Indian manufacturing operations during 2026, taking its cumulative investment in India to ₹3,200 crore.
The company also received over 550 expressions of interest for the Electric GLC within the first 36 hours of opening bookings.
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Final Take
Local production of the Electric GLC marks an important step in Mercedes-Benz India’s electric vehicle strategy, bringing its latest EV technology to the luxury SUV segment at a starting price of ₹78.50 lakh.
