Mercedes has released the first teaser of the upcoming electric Mercedes C-Class EQ, which will debut in the second half of 2026, along with some technical details.
Mercedes has revealed the first teaser of the future Mercedes C-Class EQ. As seen, the Mercedes C-Class EQ will adopt the new grille from the GLC EQ, featuring a large chrome frame, an optional light strip surrounding the grille, a smoked-glass imitation at the bottom, and three slats with two air vents between them, integrating 942 polycarbonate dots illuminated from behind. The Mercedes logo is embedded in the slats and can also be illuminated as an option.
Additionally, the daytime running lights have a light signature in the shape of the Mercedes logo, similar to the GLC EQ.
From the first teaser, the car’s proportions are also noticeable, with short overhangs and a long hood that houses a spacious 100-liter frunk. The mirrors are positioned on the doors, and the exterior door handles are integrated into the body for better aerodynamics, just like the GLC EQ.
The Mercedes C-Class EQ will be the second electric model from Mercedes to use the new dedicated electric platform MB.EA, featuring 800V technology, a silicon carbide inverter, and a rear motor with a two-speed transmission.
With the release of the first teaser, Mercedes also revealed the specifications of the smaller battery options.
The Mercedes GLC EQ was launched in the GLC 400 4Matic version with a 94 kWh Li-Ion net battery, which will also be available on the C-Class EQ. Due to the C-Class EQ’s better aerodynamic coefficient and lower silhouette, the C 400 4Matic with two motors and the same power output of 489 PS as the GLC 400 4Matic promises a range of just over 800 km, compared to 713 km on the GLC 400 4Matic. Like the GLC 400 4Matic, the 94 kWh battery in the C-Class EQ can charge up to 330 kW from 10% to 80% in about 22 minutes.
In addition to the large battery, the Mercedes C-Class EQ will also be available with two other batteries:
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A 85 kWh Li-Ion net battery, similar to the one used in the CLA, which promises a range of about 740 km and can charge up to 320 kW from 10% to 80% in 20 minutes. This version will feature a 367 PS motor at the rear axle.
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A 64 kWh LFP net battery, which promises a range of about 560 km for the base C 300 version with a single motor at the rear axle.
