Mercedes’ new GLA EV leaks a day ahead of its official debut — SkimNews
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- GLA EV leaked in a single image via Cochespias a day before its scheduled July 29 debut, showing a redesigned Mercedes grille and new headlights with three-pointed-star elements
- GLA Electric drops the previous EQA nameplate and rides on the same MMA platform as the new CLA EV, pairing an 800V electrical system with an 85 kWh NMC battery pack and likely at least 400 miles of WLTP range
- MB.OS debuts in the GLA EV as the first production infotainment system to integrate AI from both Microsoft and Google, running a 14" central screen, a 10.24" driver cluster, and an optional 14" passenger display
- Mercedes-Benz will offer the GLA EV in two trims: the rear-wheel-drive 250+ with 268 hp and 247 lb-ft of torque, and the all-wheel-drive 350 4MATIC with 349 hp and 380 lb-ft
- The GLA is Mercedes' smallest and most affordable SUV, slotting below the larger GLC and GLB as the third SUV in the brand's current upgrade cycle
Why it matters: An 85 kWh pack targeting 400 miles of WLTP range on an 800V architecture positions the GLA Electric competitively in the premium compact-SUV segment, while MB.OS becomes the first production infotainment system to merge Microsoft and Google AI ecosystems in one vehicle.
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