Mercedes-Benz launches GLC Electric in India at Rs 78.5 lakh with a claimed 711 km range
Mercedes-Benz has launched the GLC Electric in India at Rs 78.5 lakh (ex-showroom), with a 94 kWh battery, all-wheel drive and a claimed WLTP range of 711 km, and says the SUV is already sold out until March 2027.
Mercedes-Benz has launched the all-new GLC Electric in India at an introductory price of Rs 78.5 lakh (ex-showroom), opening a new chapter for the German luxury carmaker in one of the world's fastest-growing electric vehicle markets, with the car going on sale on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
The launch, reported by Autocar India, ZigWheels and Zee Business, makes the GLC Electric the new entry point to Mercedes-Benz's electric SUV range in India. It is offered in a single GLC 400 4MATIC variant, and Mercedes-Benz says deliveries are beginning now, with the car locally assembled at the company's plant in Chakan, near Pune, as a completely knocked-down (CKD) model.
At the heart of the new SUV is a 94 kWh battery pack paired with two electric motors, one on each axle, giving the car all-wheel drive. Mercedes-Benz claims a WLTP-certified range of 711 kilometres on a single charge, a figure that, if borne out in everyday driving, would remove one of the main anxieties that still holds back luxury electric buyers in India: the fear of running out of charge between cities.
Performance figures underline the car's positioning as a luxury model first and an electric car second. The GLC 400 4MATIC can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in 4.3 seconds, according to Zee Business, putting it firmly in sports-car territory despite its family-SUV body shape and its sizeable battery.
Inside, the headline feature is the MBUX Hyperscreen, a vast, sweeping display arrangement that stretches across much of the dashboard and has become the signature of Mercedes-Benz's latest electric models. The car also comes with ventilated and heated seats and the brand's latest driver-assistance and connectivity features, in line with what buyers at this price point now expect as standard.
The GLC Electric is based on a brand-new electric platform with 400-volt architecture, a deliberate choice that prioritises proven, reliable charging technology over the faster but costlier 800-volt systems found on some rivals. For Indian buyers, where ultra-fast public charging remains patchy outside major cities, the 711-kilometre claimed range is likely to matter more than peak charging speed.
Demand appears to have got ahead of supply even before the formal launch. Autocar India reports that Mercedes-Benz has already taken more than 1,000 bookings for the GLC Electric and that the car is sold out until March 2027, a sign of how strong appetite remains for premium electric SUVs in India despite their high prices.
The launch was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the state's Deputy Chief Minister, who took a ride in the new SUV at the launch event, according to Zee Business. Their presence underlined the political as well as commercial significance of local assembly: cars built in India support local jobs and supply chains, and they can be priced more competitively than fully imported models.
For now, the GLC Electric has no direct rival in the Indian market, Autocar India notes, although that is expected to change next year when BMW brings its new iX3 to the country. That window gives Mercedes-Benz a valuable head start in a segment that is only just taking shape: luxury electric SUVs that can serve as a family's main car, not merely as a second, city-only vehicle.
The wider context is India's accelerating shift towards electric mobility at the premium end of the market. November 2026 is shaping up to be a busy month for electric launches in India, with several brands lining up new models, but few carry the weight of the GLC nameplate, one of Mercedes-Benz's best-known badges worldwide. Whether the GLC Electric can convert its early bookings into sustained sales will depend on real-world range, charging infrastructure and after-sales support, but its launch day numbers suggest the brand has timed its arrival well.
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