Did Mercedes Just Preview the 2027 C-Class Electric Car?
Latest electric sedan prototype features different hood shape, suggesting Mercedes is making the grille bigger go through Chris Chilton January 21, 2025 07:45 New spy photos show the first Mercedes C-Class electric sedan testing. The images appear to show a new front-end design and a larger grille. The C-Class sedan with EQ technology will compete with the BMW i330 EV in 2026. Even a minor facelift won't stop Tesla Model 3 sales from falling in 2024, and times are only going to get tougher for the electric sedan. BMW, Audi and Mercedes will all have new electric sedans within two years, and these new spy shots show Mercedes testing the contender. This isn't the first time spy photographers have photographed a prototype of the 2027 electric C-Class - we've seen it before in both regular and AMG versions. But this is the first time we've seen a prototype of this front-end design style. RELATED: 2026 Mercedes C-Class keeps gas power…
2026 Mercedes C-Class keeps gas power with facelift
The facelift will keep the Mercedes C-Class in competition with the new Audi A5 sedan and the upcoming BMW Neue Klasse 3 Series for a little longer. Spy photos show that the 2026 Mercedes C-Class facelift retains the internal combustion engine model. The updated prototype features a revised grille, star-shaped daytime running lights and sleeker side mirrors. The Mercedes-AMG C63 may ditch the four-cylinder PHEV in favor of a more compelling mild-hybrid V8. Mercedes appears to be doubling down on a parallel strategy, preparing to launch all-electric versions of the C-Class and GLC in 2026 while keeping the combustion engine models alive and well. New spy shots of a lightly camouflaged C-Class sedan reveal plans for a mid-life refresh in 2026, aimed at boosting its appeal without sacrificing its ICE power characteristics. Subtle tweaks, familiar identity We spotted sporty camouflage on the front and rear ends of the prototype, suggesting the most noticeable updates will be concentrated in these areas.…
Mercedes C-Class and GLC electric versions confirmed for 2026
Mercedes is betting big on upcoming models to help boost its electric vehicle sales portfolio following a sales decline in the second quarter of 2024 Mercedes CEO Ola Kallenius said electric versions of the C-Class sedan and GLC SUV will debut in 2026. The new model will adopt the MB.EA architecture. Kallenius acknowledged that Mercedes may need to partner with other automakers by 2025 if electric vehicle sales do not grow. Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius has confirmed that Mercedes-Benz will launch pure electric versions of the C-Class sedan and GLC SUV based on the new MB.EA architecture in 2026. The two models belong to Mercedes' "core luxury" segment and are expected to play an integral role in boosting the brand's electric vehicle sales mix after the recent market downturn. “But very, very importantly, as you know, in 2026, MB.EA will launch the electric C-Class and GLC, which is currently the largest segment for electric vehicles for high-end luxury car manufacturers,”…
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