Mercedes-Benz is out testing prototypes for an electrical compact crossover that may kind a part of the GLC-Class household.

The car will function the non secular successor to the EQC, Mercedes’ ill-fated debut quantity EV, however will doubtless additionally cowl the phase of the same EQE SUV as soon as that mannequin ends manufacturing.

Our newest spy pictures present a prototype for the brand new GLC-Class EV, albeit a high-performance model being developed by AMG. The prototype was noticed testing along with AMG’s present model of the EQE SUV, which delivers as much as 617 hp.

In comparison with earlier prototypes for the common GLC-Class EV, the AMG model includes a wider consumption within the entrance fascia, a wider observe, a bigger brake package deal with cross-drilled rotors, and AMG-spec wheels. In keeping with our photographer, the AMG additionally sat on decrease suspension.

2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC EV spy pictures – Photograph credit score: Baldauf

The platform of the GLC-Class EV is considered Mercedes’ MMA platform designed primarily for EVs however with help for hybrids. The platform might be used for automobiles within the compact phase. Above this, Mercedes can have the MB.EA platform for mid- and full-size fashions, the AMG.EA for high-performance fashions from AMG, and the Van.EA for gentle industrial automobiles.

The common GLC-Class EV is anticipated to debut in 2025 as a 2026 mannequin for the U.S. market. The AMG model ought to arrive at roughly the identical time.

Mercedes can also be engaged on a C-Class EV along with the GLC-Class EV, and it also needs to have its personal AMG variant.

A smaller CLA-Class with electrical and hybrid powertrains can also be out testing forward of an anticipated debut subsequent yr, and it’ll even have an electrical AMG variant. AMG can also be testing prototypes for a devoted EV that may function an electrical different to the present GT 4-Door Coupe. This mannequin, which can use the AMG.EA platform, can also be anticipated subsequent yr.