Mercedes-Benz GLC EV launched at Rs 78.5 lakh, made in Pune
By Pooja MehraIndustry Trends Analyst, Peepals Tech
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Mercedes-Benz India launched the locally built Electric GLC 400 4MATIC at Rs 78.5 lakh on 4 November 2026, with a claimed WLTP range of up to 711 km.
What Happened
Mercedes-Benz India launched the electric GLC, sold as the GLC 400 4MATIC, at an ex-showroom price of Rs 78.5 lakh on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, and began building it locally at its plant in Chakan, near Pune. The company claims a range of up to 711 km on the WLTP test cycle from a 94 kWh battery. The roll-out was held at the plant in the presence of Maharashtra's Chief Minister and board members of Mercedes-Benz AG, the company said. Reports say deliveries are expected from mid-November 2026.
Key Facts
- Model: Electric GLC 400 4MATIC, a luxury SUV with two electric motors and all-wheel drive.
- Price: Rs 78.5 lakh, ex-showroom.
- Battery: 94 kWh usable capacity.
- Claimed range: up to 711 km on the WLTP cycle, according to the company; some reports give 715 km.
- Power and torque: 360 kW (reported as roughly 480 to 490 horsepower) and 800 Nm; 0 to 100 km/h in a claimed 4.3 seconds.
- Charging: DC fast charging at up to 330 kW, with 10% to 80% in about 22 minutes, the company says.
- Built locally at Chakan, Pune, on Mercedes-Benz's new MB.EA-M electric platform.
- Interest: more than 550 expressions of interest in the first 36 hours after bookings opened, according to one report; these are not confirmed orders.
Why It Matters
An electric version of the GLC priced close to the petrol and diesel models changes the choice for buyers. Reports say the electric GLC costs about Rs 1.5 lakh more than the combustion versions. In the luxury segment, where the price gap between electric and fuel cars has often been much larger, that small difference removes one of the main reasons buyers hesitate.
Local assembly is the reason the price can be so close. Imported cars attract heavy customs duty in India, so building the car at Chakan can lower its cost. It also signals that Mercedes-Benz expects enough demand to justify making an electric model in India rather than bringing it in from abroad. Managing director and CEO Santosh Iyer called the roll-out a pivotal moment for the company in India and said demand for electric vehicles has shifted substantially, with demand outstripping supply.
A claimed WLTP range of more than 700 km addresses another common worry, range anxiety, though real-world range is usually lower than test figures and depends on speed, temperature and air-conditioning use. Fast charging at up to 330 kW is high for the Indian market, but owners will only see those speeds at chargers that can supply that much power.
Readers should treat performance and range figures as the company's claims. Independent road tests over the coming weeks will show how the car performs on Indian roads.
Peepals calculation: On the company's figures, the GLC 400 4MATIC covers about 7.6 km per kWh of usable battery on the test cycle (711 km ÷ 94 kWh ≈ 7.56 km/kWh). Charging from 10% to 80% adds 70% of the battery, about 66 kWh (94 × 0.70 ≈ 65.8), in about 22 minutes, which works out to roughly 497 km of claimed test-cycle range in that time (65.8 × 7.56 ≈ 497). Our calculation from the reported figures.
| Electric GLC 400 4MATIC | Company or reported figure |
|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 78.5 lakh |
| Battery (usable) | 94 kWh |
| Claimed range (WLTP) | up to 711 km |
| Power / torque | 360 kW / 800 Nm |
| DC fast charging | up to 330 kW; 10-80% in about 22 minutes |
Impact
Short-term: Buyers of luxury SUVs in India get an electric option priced close to the petrol and diesel GLC, with deliveries reported to start in mid-November. Rival luxury brands will face pressure on their electric SUV prices.
Long-term: Local production of a mainstream luxury electric SUV could push other luxury carmakers to assemble electric models in India, and could speed up the build-out of high-power chargers.
Who is affected: Luxury car buyers, Mercedes-Benz dealers, rival brands selling electric SUVs, workers and suppliers at the Chakan plant, and charging-network operators.
What to watch next: The start of deliveries, reported for mid-November 2026, and how many of the early expressions of interest turn into confirmed orders.
Key Takeaway
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the locally built electric GLC 400 4MATIC at Rs 78.5 lakh, with a claimed 711 km range and a price only slightly above the petrol and diesel GLC.
Questions and Answers
What is the price of the Mercedes-Benz GLC EV in India?
The Electric GLC 400 4MATIC was launched on 4 November 2026 at Rs 78.5 lakh, ex-showroom.
What is the range of the Mercedes GLC electric?
Mercedes-Benz claims up to 711 km on the WLTP test cycle from a 94 kWh usable battery. Real-world range is usually lower and depends on driving conditions.
Where is the electric GLC made?
Mercedes-Benz India builds it locally at its plant in Chakan, near Pune, Maharashtra.
How fast does the GLC EV charge?
It supports DC fast charging at up to 330 kW, and the company says the battery goes from 10% to 80% in about 22 minutes on a suitable charger.
Disclaimer: Prepared by the Peepals newsroom from publicly available sources with AI assistance. Information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication and may change. Images may be representative. Not professional advice. Report an error via our contact page.
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