Plug-In Hybrid Driving Is Getting More Luxury and EV Miles

If you’re looking for the perfect combination of efficiency and luxury, you have to see the new plush Mercedes-Benz GLC350e. This new SUV is the latest plug-in hybrid vehicle, offering an impressive all-electric driving range. It’s built with all the high-quality Mercedes parts you expect when buying a Mercedes, and it has the tech features and luxury you want.

A Plug-In Hybrid with More Electric Range

One of the benefits of getting a plug-in hybrid is that you get to do some all-electric driving. Unlike regular hybrids that always use a combination of electric and gas power, a plug-in hybrid will use just the electric motor until it’s necessary for the gas engine to kick in.
The Mercedes Benz GLC350e has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine under the hood, along with an electric motor that puts out 134 horsepower. These combine to generate 313 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque. Where most other plug-in hybrids will go about 30-35 miles on pure electric power, this new Mercedes can travel up to 54 miles before it needs a charge or the gas engine to help.

A Mercedes Cabin with All the Bells and Whistles

There’s nothing like a Mercedes when it comes to luxury and comfort, and this new model is no different. It has all the Mercedes parts and accessories you expect when you sit down in a luxury vehicle. All trims come with heated front seats and both the driver and front-seat passenger get memory settings along with adjustable lumbar support. A power moonroof, power rear liftgate, and ambient lighting are just some of the features you’ll find in the upscale SUV.

A Technology Lover’s Dream

If you enjoy the latest technology, you’ll love sitting in and driving the new Mercedes GLC350e. The tech starts with a new floating 12.3-inch instrument cluster that sits in front of the driver and an 11.9-inch central touchscreen. The latest generation MBUX infotainment system comes loaded into the central screen to help make any drive more entertaining and to keep you informed.

An in-dash navigation system is available, and it features Mercedes augmented reality technology that overlays the directions with an image of the road. Some of the other features you can get with this SUV include a head-up display and a premium Burmester stereo system.

Charging Is Easier Than Ever

If you’ve avoided a plug-in hybrid because you were concerned about charging times, this Mercedes is here to ease your mind. It can use both 11-Kw AC charging and 60-Kw DC fast charging, so you can charge it overnight if you’re home or do it quickly if you’re on the road. When you choose the DC fast charging, you can fully charge the battery in just about 30 minutes.

But keep in mind that you can also charge on the go. The brake booster will recuperate your braking power, providing up to 100 kW of recuperation power while you drive.