Mercedes’ new GLC 400 EV crushes range estimates, driving nearly 400 miles — SkimNews
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- 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4Matic EV logged 392 miles in Edmunds' real-world range test—18% beyond its 331-mile EPA estimate—and used 28.4 kWh per 100 miles, 14% under its official 33 kWh rating.
- GLC 400 EV topped its rivals in the same test: Volvo EX60 P10 AWD at 352 miles, Cadillac Optiq at 339 miles, and Audi Q6 E-Tron Prestige at 337 miles.
- GLC 400's 94 kWh battery supports 330 kW DC fast charging, taking the vehicle from 10% to 80% in roughly 22 minutes, per Mercedes figures.
- Edmunds' test methodology—60% city driving, 40% highway, 40 mph average, climate control on auto at 72 degrees—runs slower than the EPA cycle, which commenter Chris M flagged as the reason these results 'exactly' exceed EPA estimates.
- EVs with 300+ miles of EPA-estimated range expanded from just one model in 2016 (the Tesla Model S 90D) to roughly 60 by the end of 2026.
Why it matters: Mercedes shoppers gain a verified 40+ mile real-world range advantage over the Volvo EX60, Cadillac Optiq, and Audi Q6 E-Tron in matched conditions—concrete ammunition against range anxiety, even though a BMW Group study cited in the article found 73% of Americans could cover their daily driving in 75 miles or less while 42% still demand 300+ miles before considering an EV.
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