Mercedes-Benz has revealed the primary pictures of the brand new all-electric GLC because it undergoes winter testing forward of its debut in Munich in September this 12 months. Recognized formally because the ‘GLC with EQ Expertise’, the upcoming electrical automobile (EV) is considered one of a number of fashions that the corporate will introduce by 2027 as a part of its Mastering Transformation’ roadmap.
It was beforehand reported that Mercedes-Benz would cease utilizing ‘EQ’ to call its EVs (EQA, EQB, EQC, EQE and EQS) after the first-generation fashions come to the tip of their life cycles. We already noticed this with the electrical G-Class that is named the ‘G580 with EQ Expertise’ as an alternative of EQG as advised by the idea that previewed it.
The GLC with EQ Expertise displays this naming shift and it’ll successfully function a successor to the EQC that was quietly discontinued in a number of markets. Regardless of the camouflage, the electrical GLC seems to comply with the model’s new design path the place EVs gained’t look too totally different from their inside combustion engine (ICE) equivalents.
When it comes to specs, the corporate says the 4Matic model of the electrical GLC will characteristic two electrical motors – one on every axle – and Disconnect Unit (DCU) that may have interaction or disengage the entrance electrical motor for higher effectivity. The rear electrical motor is the principle drive unit and is paired with a two-speed transmission.
With an 800V electrical structure, the GLC EV will even be capable to cost at a “sustained” fee of over 320 kW. The battery cells are additionally mentioned to utilise anodes with silicon oxide blended into graphite to be able to obtain excessive gravimetric vitality density.
For additional particulars, we discuss with reviews by media shops that got the chance to check out early prototypes (Automobile and Driver, Motortrend, CarExpert). Primarily based on these reviews, the electrical GLC will trip on the devoted MB.EA platform that will even be used to underpin future Mercedes-Benz EVs. To notice, the electrical GLC’s wheelbase is 129 longer than its ICE sibling.
In the meantime, the batteries are claimed to vary from a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) unit that’s prone to ship as much as virtually 483 km (300 miles) of vary following the WLTP commonplace, to a 94.5-kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery for over 805 km (500 miles). These fancy anodes are additionally mentioned to assist the battery achieve 418 km (260 miles) in as little as quarter-hour.
The model pushed by journalists was a 4Matic variant with 483 hp and showcased a brand new all-in-one brake module that mixes the brake booster, grasp cylinder and ESP management – additionally discovered within the upcoming CLA. It serves to supply a seamless brake really feel whether or not utilizing regeneration or friction, with the latter being prioritised for effectivity.
The brake-by-wire system means it doesn’t depend on a mechanical hyperlink, with suggestions and stress underfoot being simulated. Anticipate extra particulars concerning the GLC with EQ Expertise to floor within the lead as much as its debut later this 12 months.
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