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The new all-electric Mercedes-Benz GLC has proven its mettle in the harshest winter conditions, showcasing exceptional performance, range, and efficiency. Building on the legacy of its predecessor, this battery electric vehicle (BEV) sets new standards in the SUV segment with its advanced EQ technology and versatile capabilities.
Key Highlights:
- Exceptional performance in extreme cold conditions
- Advanced technology for efficiency, range, and safety
- Rigorous testing ensures reliability and quality
The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ technology marks a significant milestone for the brand, offering a diverse array of powertrains to meet various customer demands. Engineered as a BEV, it incorporates cutting-edge technology, setting benchmarks in performance, range, efficiency, and charging speed. Recently, prototypes underwent rigorous winter trials in Sweden’s Arctic Circle, conquering freezing temperatures and snow-covered roads with remarkable resilience.
Christoph Starzynski, Vice President Overall Vehicle Development & Integration at Mercedes-Benz Group AG, stated, “Our new electric GLC is a car without compromises – and we test it just as uncompromisingly. 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.”
Despite frigid conditions, the electric GLC delivers high efficiency and practical range, maintaining Mercedes-Benz’s renowned safety and comfort standards. Its 4MATIC all-wheel drive system ensures confident handling and traction on icy roads, with a front-axle drive unit that engages or disengages as needed for optimal torque distribution.
The vehicle’s innovative braking system integrates components into a compact module, providing precise feedback and optimizing energy recuperation to enhance range. Equipped with an 800-volt architecture and advanced battery technology, including silicon oxide anodes, it achieves impressive range and supports DC charging at over 320 kW. An efficient air-side heat pump heats the interior using one-third the energy of traditional systems, ensuring comfort even during fast charging in cold weather.
Mercedes-Benz’s testing program in Arjeplog, Sweden, includes over 500 individual tests per model, with additional eDrive and charging evaluations for electric vehicles. This rigorous process, combined with global extreme-condition testing, guarantees uncompromising reliability before production begins.
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