More spy shots of an upcoming Mercedes have rolled out. This time it’s the performance-focused AMG variant of the GLC EQ: which is Mercedes’s hotly anticipated small electric SUV. The standard 2-27 GLC EQ is expected to hit US dealerships later in 2026, so the prototype we’re looking at will likely roll out some time in 2027.
The camouflage on the AMG variant is mainly focused on the front and back of the SUV. In terms of silhouette, not a ton has changed between the new AMG variant and the standard Benz. However, if you inspect things closely, this batch of spy shots seems to have confirmed a few rumors.
At the front, the Mercedes-star headlights are clearly visible. But that isn’t really a shock. The company is popping similar lights or some variation of the star on the front of every vehicle these days. What we may see is grille or intake changes, though that’s pretty hard to see with the camouflage still in place.
The interesting change, or confirmation rather, seems to be at the back. A couple of the shots clearly show the GLC EQ’s active rear spoiler in action. Beyond that, there isn’t a ton to talk about at the rear. If it were an ICE-vehicle we’d have some tailpipes to discuss, but the Mercedes-AMG GLC EQ isn’t as exciting as some other prototypes from the back.
We didn’t manage to get any interior shots, but it would be strange if the overall layout differed greatly from the standard GLC EQ. AMG will likely just add a sports slant to it, which means you’ll still have access to the company’s beautiful, dash-length, “MBUX” display. If you look closely through the passenger window of the GLC EQ, you can just see the edge of the display curving downwards.
As for the powertrain, the rumor mill seems to suggest AMG is going for a 939-horsepower tri-motor setup. Which would make sense in a high-performance option. It’s also similar to what we’re hearing about other Mercedes-AMG EVs in the pipeline.
It’s also sitting on an 800-volt architecture, which is on par with many recent luxury and high-performance vehicles. It means you have access to super fast changing, so you can get that battery back from 10% to 80% in as little as 15 to 30 minutes. It’s a major step up from the 400-volt stuff that’s increasingly looking a little “last generation” even if some luxury manufacturers are still using it.
How is the regular Mercedes-Benz GLC EV doing?
EV sales have suffered in recent months, leading many OEMs to reverse their electrification plans. However, the same can’t be said for the Mercedes GLC EQ. While the electric SUV’s official sales figures from Europe haven’t surfaced yet, and it isn’t set to roll out in the US until late 2026, the pre-order phase has gone exceptionally well for Mercedes.
According to Mercedes order banks are completely full for the vehicle into the second half of 2026. So if you want one, you’re going to spend a good amount of time on a waiting list.
These aren’t just empty claims either, Mercedes has aggressively scaled up production at its Bremen plant to meet demand. Apparently an extra shift a day was added alongside Saturday production, in an attempt to clear the backlog.
This bucks the general EV trend, and one Mercedes was actually feeling itself. The company’s global passenger EV sales dropped by 9% in 2025, and electric vehicles still make up less than 10% of the marque’s global sales.
US allocation for both the GLC-EV, and its AMG variant, have not been announced. But it is likely that whatever does come over won’t be sitting on a dealer lot for long.
