Electric version of Mercedes compact sedan is coming.
On Friday, Autocar reported that Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said during the automaker’s Q2 earnings call that Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric Car will come in two years.
Källenius said the electric C-Class will debut alongside GLC-Class electric SUV.
Both the electric C-Class and the GLC-Class SUV will debut shortly after the upcoming event. CLA-Class electric car and CLA-based crossover SUVThe latter is expected to enter produced in October 2025The CLA-based crossover SUV, internally codenamed X174, is said to be aimed at the Tesla Model Y.
Mercedes’ electric lineup is quickly becoming crowded. The electric C-Class and GLC-Class will target the luxury segment with higher prices. CLA Class and CLA-based crossover.
While the CLA models will use Mercedes’ upcoming Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA), the electric C-Class and GLC-Class models will use the brand’s platform. MB.EA EV PlatformThe electric vehicle platform was supposed to spawn two versions, the MB.EA Small and the MB.EA Large. The latter was intended for the successors to the EQE and EQS, along with their respective SUVs, but development of the MB.EA Large was halted to curb spending amid slowing EV sales. Development of the MB.EA Small continues.
Prototypes of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV have been test detection on public roads in production form. The electric version of the C-Class will have a more aerodynamic shape than the petrol-powered model, and borrow the lights and logo of the upcoming electric CLA-Class.
Mercedes has not released detailed specifications for the electric C-Class, but it is expected to have 300 mile range Or more.
