Mercedes-Benz India Commences Local Production of All-New Electric GLC at Chakan Facility

Mercedes-Benz India has officially commenced the local production of its all-new Electric GLC 400 4MATIC at its manufacturing plant in Chakan, Pune. The rollout event was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Sunetra Pawar, and senior global leadership, including Mercedes-Benz Group AG Chairman Ola Källenius, Supervisory Board Chairman Martin Brudermueller, CTO Dr. Joerg Burzer, and Mercedes-Benz India MD & CEO Santosh Iyer. The local assembly marks several key milestones for the brand:

Next-Gen Platform & OS: It is the first vehicle manufactured locally on Mercedes-Benz’s dedicated ‘MB.EA-M’ electric vehicle architecture and powered by the proprietary Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS).

Exclusive Global Production Hub: Pune becomes only the second location globally, after Bremen in Germany, to produce the Electric GLC.

Flexible Assembly Line: The Electric GLC is built on the same flexible line used for internal combustion engine (ICE) models, highlighting agile manufacturing capability.

Highest Luxury OEM Investment: Supported by an additional ₹200 crore allocation in 2026 for manufacturing start-up operations, digitalization, and localization, Mercedes-Benz’s cumulative investment in India now stands at ₹3,200 crore.

Technical Specifications, Pricing, and Ecosystem Support:
Priced at ₹78.50 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India), the GLC 400 4MATIC Electric features a dual-motor electric all-wheel-drive setup producing 360 kW (489 hp) and 800 Nm of peak torque, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. Powered by a 94 kWh battery pack, it offers a claimed WLTP range of up to 711 km. Built on an 800V electrical architecture, its 330 kW DC fast-charging support can add up to 303 km of range in 10 minutes. Interior and exterior design highlights include a 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen, an illuminated front grille featuring 942 LED pixels, and a SKY CONTROL panoramic roof. Deliveries will begin in mid-November 2026. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz is introducing MB.CHARGE public charging credits as a flexible alternative to the complimentary AC wall-box charger for new buyers.

Leadership Perspectives:
Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, emphasized that India is a strategically critical market with massive potential, noting that the Electric GLC brings the core strengths of the GLC into the electric era. Dr. Joerg Burzer, CTO & Member of the Board of Management, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, highlighted that Indian engineers contributed significantly to the global technology underpinning the model, blending local expertise with global innovation. Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, described the rollout in the presence of state leadership and global board members as a pivotal moment that will serve as a catalyst for the brand’s future growth trajectory in India.