NEW Mercedes GLC Electric review – Better than a BMW іХ3?

In this new Mercedes GLC review, we drive the fully electric version of Merc's bestselling SUV for the first time! Starting at around £60,000, the new GLC EV faces incredibly tough competition from the BMW iX3 – our 2026 Car of the Year – and the upcoming Volvo EX60. To see if the new electric GLC can keep up, we’ve flown to Portugal to put it through a rigorous 150-mile real-world efficiency test. We experience its unusual Porsche Taycan-style two-speed gearbox, examine the enormous Hyperscreen infotainment system, and crunch the numbers to see how far the GLC can really go on a single charge. 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe! If you enjoyed this video, hit subscribe to keep up to date with our latest in-depth reviews, group tests, top 10s and more: @whatcar 🚗 Looking for a specific model? Read our full in-depth review on every new car, including the Mercedes GLC Electric, here: http://www.whatcar.com In this video, we take a detailed look around the brand new Mercedes GLC Electric. We check out the impressive 520-litre boot and massive 128-litre "frunk" (which is more than double the size of the iX3's!). Plus we try out the clever Sky Control panoramic roof and deliver our initial verdict! What Car? is the UK's biggest car-buying brand and has been helping buyers for more than 50 years. Our tests are widely regarded as the most independent and in-depth. Our YouTube channel brings you trusted reviews on all types of car, plus car news, reveals and features. In-depth written reviews are available on our website whatcar.com, where you'll also find advice features and the latest new and used car deals. Follow What Car? here: LIKE What Car? on Facebook: https://goo.gl/yv5jF8 FOLLOW What Car? on Twitter: https://goo.gl/SJzmT8 Check out our full video catalog: https://bit.ly/2W81iu9 #MercedesGLC #ElectricSUV #BMWiX3 #evrange Video chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 0:58 – GLC goes electric! 1:23 – 405-mile range 2:09 – The 2-speed gearbox 2:45 – Motorway driving 4:32 – Interior & Hyperscreen 8:33 – Rear sears 9:55 – Boot space & "frunk" 11:22 Handling, ride comfort & regen braking 14:48 – Charging up 16:29 – Real-world data & pricing

Added 19 Aug 2026