Mercedes-Benz is out testing prototypes for an electrical compact crossover that can 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 seemingly 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 encompasses a wider consumption within the entrance fascia, a wider observe, a bigger brake package deal with cross-drilled rotors, and AMG-spec wheels. In response to our photographer, the AMG additionally sat on decrease suspension.

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

The platform of the GLC-Class EV is regarded as Mercedes’ MMA platform designed primarily for EVs however with help for hybrids. The platform will probably be used for autos 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 mild industrial autos.

The common GLC-Class EV is predicted 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 be engaged on a C-Class EV along with the GLC-Class EV, and it must also have its personal AMG variant.

A smaller CLA-Class with electrical and hybrid powertrains can be out testing forward of an anticipated debut subsequent 12 months, and it’ll even have an electrical AMG variant. AMG can be testing prototypes for a devoted EV that can function an electrical various to the present GT 4-Door Coupe. This mannequin, which can use the AMG.EA platform, can be anticipated subsequent 12 months.