Mercedes-Benz Electric GLC Conquers Arctic Conditions
The new all-electric Mercedes-Benz GLC has successfully completed rigorous winter testing in Sweden’s Arctic Circle, demonstrating outstanding performance, range, and efficiency in challenging conditions.
Developed as a battery electric vehicle (BEV), the electric GLC builds upon its predecessors, setting new standards in the SUV segment. The vehicle incorporates advanced EQ technology and offers versatile capabilities, including:
- Exceptional cold-weather performance
- Advanced technology for efficiency, range, and safety
- Reliability and quality thanks to rigorous testing
“Our new electric GLC is a car without compromises – and we test it just as uncompromisingly,” said Christoph Starzynski, Vice President Overall Vehicle Development & Integration at Mercedes-Benz Group AG. “During winter testing in Sweden, our new, all-electric GLC demonstrated its reliability and robustness even under extreme conditions. It represents innovation and quality – a fact we have proven in the Scandinavian winter.”
The electric GLC delivers high efficiency and practical range, maintaining the automaker’s renowned safety and comfort standards even in sub-zero temperatures. The 4MATIC all-wheel drive system ensures confident handling on icy roads, with a front-axle drive unit that engages or disengages as needed for optimal torque distribution, enhancing stability and efficiency.
An innovative braking system integrates components into a compact module, providing precise feedback and optimizing energy recuperation. The vehicle’s 800-volt architecture, coupled with advanced battery technology utilizing silicon oxide anodes, enables a substantial driving range and supports DC charging at over 320 kW. An efficient air-side heat pump provides interior heating using one-third the energy of traditional systems, ensuring passenger comfort even during fast charging in cold weather.
Mercedes-Benz’s extensive testing regimen includes over 500 individual tests per model at its Arjeplog, Sweden, facility, with further eDrive and charging evaluations for electric vehicles. This thorough process, combined with global extreme-condition testing, ensures uncompromising vehicle reliability before the start of production.
