The new Mercedes GLA EV is bigger, smarter, and has a range of over 400 miles — SkimNews
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- Mercedes-Benz redesigned its smallest SUV as the 2028 GLA EV on the MMA platform, stretching the wheelbase 2.4 inches to 109.8 inches for added passenger legroom and headroom.
- The GLA EV runs on an 85 kWh battery delivering up to 408 miles (657 km) of WLTP range, with 800-volt architecture adding 167 miles (270 km) in 10 minutes via 320 kW DC fast charging.
- Mercedes offers two trims: the 268-hp 250+ rear-drive and 349-hp 350 4MATIC all-wheel-drive, with EPA-estimated range expected around 350 miles and US pricing starting near $45,000.
- The GLA EV debuts Mercedes' new 'iconic glow grille' with a star integrated into the daytime running lights, plus an MBUX Superscreen spanning the dashboard with a 10.25-inch driver display and dual 14-inch screens.
- Google Cloud's new Automotive AI Agent powers the in-vehicle navigation through Google Maps, letting drivers use the MBUX Virtual Assistant to locate charging stations and view charging speeds.
- Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius called it 'the most expressive GLA ever,' with deliveries beginning at dealerships in the second half of 2027 alongside hybrid variants.
Why it matters: The 2028 GLA EV delivers 408 miles of WLTP range and 10-minute fast charging at a roughly $45,000 starting price, giving Mercedes' entry-level SUV enough range and charging speed to function as a practical daily EV when it reaches US dealers in the second half of 2027.
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