Mercedes-Benz has opened pre-orders for its all-electric GLC SUV (Liujin Edition, five-seat high-spec trim) in China, priced from RMB 349,000 (~USD 48,200). The announcement was made June 5, with vehicles already arriving at dealerships nationwide.
Key specifications:
Platform: MB.EA dedicated electric architecture, China-specific long-wheelbase
Battery: 85.5 kWh ternary pack, 800V architecture
Range: 700+ km (CLTC)
Charging: Up to 320 kW DC peak — 10%→80% in ~22 min
Powertrain: Dual-motor AWD standard; industry-first two-speed EV transmission
Dimensions: 4,933 / 1,914 / 1,710 mm, wheelbase 3,027 mm
The GLC EV features Mercedes' largest-ever MBUX hyperscreen and an AI voice assistant ("Xiaoben") supporting Mandarin, English, Cantonese, and Sichuan dialect. Its ADAS system — co-developed with Momenta — offers city and highway navigation-assisted driving nationwide at launch, with door-to-door capability coming later this year.
Safety credentials include up to 11 airbags and over 230 global crash tests (nearly 80 in China). Pre-order perks: RMB 3,000 deposit expands to RMB 10,000, plus free upgrades to premium seats and Burmester 4D sound.
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