Mercedes-Benz to Launch Pure Electric C-Class and GLC in 2026, with New Platforms and More

TapTechNews August 5th news, according to MotorAuthority's report last Saturday, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius recently revealed in the company's earnings call that the company will launch pure electric versions of the C-Class and GLC in 2026.

Both new cars will adopt a styling design different from the current models, and the appearance is more aerodynamic than the corresponding current fuel cars. In addition, these two cars also plan to launch AMG modified versions.

Ola Källenius confirmed that the new cars will use the brand-new MB.EA electric vehicle dedicated platform, and when these two cars are launched, it will further boost the sales of Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles.

In addition to the MB.EA platform, Mercedes also plans to develop the MMA platform for compact electric vehicles and hybrids, the AMG.EA platform for AMG high-performance electric vehicles, and the Van.EA platform for electric light commercial vehicles. The MMA platform will make its debut on the CLA-class electric vehicle next year, and the AMG.EA platform is also expected to make its debut on the successor model of the GT four-door coupe next year. The prototypes of these two models are also being tested.

According to TapTechNews' previous report, Mercedes-Benz's second-quarter sales 36.74 billion euros (TapTechNews note: currently about 288.402 billion yuan), a year-on-year decrease of 3.9%, and the estimated 37.22 billion euros; the second-quarter earnings before interest and tax is 4.04 billion euros (currently about 31.713 billion yuan), a year-on-year decrease of 19%, and the estimated 3.99 billion euros; the second-quarter net profit is 3.06 billion euros (currently about 24.02 billion yuan), a year-on-year decrease of 16%, and the estimated 2.93 billion euros.

Earlier this month, Mercedes-Benz announced that it will reduce the production of the S-Class and EQS models, both of which are top sedans under Mercedes-Benz.