# Mercedes-Benz electric GLC: launch and US production delay > Mercedes-Benz presented the electric GLC in Japan, the first model from the manufacturer to use the MB.EA-M platform, ahead of launches and tests on several markets. In India, the SUV is sold in a locally assembled 400 4MATIC version, with a 94 kWh battery and up to 711 km of WLTP range, with deliveries starting in mid-November 2026. In the United States, Mercedes-Benz has delayed the start of assembly in Vance, Alabama, until May 2030, extending its reliance on imports and US tariffs. Sub-events also show positive reactions in Germany and a test drive in Belgium, while India becomes the fourth global production site for the model and the second kit assembly site after Thailand. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 7 events involving Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz Group, General Motors and 1 more, in 5 countries (Allemagne, Inde, États-Unis and 2 more), followed from 30 October 2026 to 5 November 2026. 15 articles from 13 sources (launches and reviews, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 20:21. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Launches and reviews, Plants, jobs and earnings - Countries: Allemagne, Inde, États-Unis, Belgique, Japon - Brands: Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz Group, General Motors, Stellantis - First detected: 30 October 2026 at 03:51 - Updated: 5 November 2026 at 20:21 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/260-mercedes-benz-electric-glc-launch-and-us-production-delay ## National stories (7) - United States — 1 country-specific event, 4 articles - Japan — 1 country-specific event, 2 articles - Belgium — 1 country-specific event, 1 articles - India — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles - Germany — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles - Canada — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles - France — 0 country-specific event, 2 articles ## Sources by country and language - United States: 4 articles, 3 outlets - Canada: 2 articles, 2 outlets - Germany: 2 articles, 2 outlets - France: 2 articles, 2 outlets - India: 2 articles, 2 outlets - Japan: 2 articles, 2 outlets - Belgium: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: English (8), French (4), Japanese (2), German (1) ## Timeline (7 events) ### 30 October 2026 — [Mercedes-Benz presents the electric GLC in Japan for the first time](https://mecapress.com/events/1582-mercedes-benz-presents-the-electric-glc-in-japan-for-the-first-time.md) Mercedes-Benz Japan unveiled the electric GLC in Tokyo, the manufacturer's first model to use the dedicated MB.EA-M platform. 1 sources, 1 articles · Tokyo — Japon ### 31 October 2026 — [The new electric Mercedes GLC elicits positive reactions on social media](https://mecapress.com/events/566-the-new-electric-mercedes-glc-elicits-positive-reactions-on-social-media.md) The unveiling of the electric Mercedes GLC prompts numerous comments praising its luxurious character on social media. 1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne ### 4 November 2026 — [Mercedes delays GLC production at its Alabama plant to 2030](https://mecapress.com/events/4163-mercedes-delays-glc-production-at-its-alabama-plant-to-2030.md) Mercedes-Benz has pushed back the start of GLC assembly at Vance, Alabama, to May 2030, extending its reliance on imports and US tariffs. 4 sources, 6 articles · Vance, Alabama — États-Unis, Allemagne ### 4 November 2026 — [Mercedes-Benz launches electric GLC in India at 78.50 lakh rupees](https://mecapress.com/events/4235-mercedes-benz-launches-electric-glc-in-india-at-78-50-lakh-rupees.md) Mercedes-Benz is marketing in India the locally assembled electric GLC 400 4MATIC, with a 94 kWh battery and up to 711 km of WLTP range. Deliveries begin in mid-November 2026. 3 sources, 3 articles · Pune (Chakan), Inde — Inde ### 5 November 2026 — [Essai du Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic Electric](https://mecapress.com/events/5069-essai-du-mercedes-glc-400-4matic-electric.md) La presse belge publie un essai du Mercedes GLC 400 4Matic Electric, version haut de gamme du SUV électrique de la marque. 1 sources, 1 articles · Belgique ### 5 November 2026 — [Mercedes-Benz démarre l'assemblage du GLC électrique à Chakan, en Inde](https://mecapress.com/events/5047-mercedes-benz-demarre-l-assemblage-du-glc-electrique-a-chakan-en-inde.md) Mercedes-Benz assemble désormais le GLC électrique à partir de kits démontés importés dans son usine de Chakan, près de Pune, quatrième site de production mondial du modèle et deuxième site d'assemblage en kits après la Thaïlande. 2 sources, 2 articles · Chakan — Inde ### 5 November 2026 — [GM discusses technician shortage and Mercedes delays GLC launch in the US](https://mecapress.com/events/5183-gm-discusses-technician-shortage-and-mercedes-delays-glc-launch-in-the-us.md) GM executive Duncan Aldred addresses the shortage of technicians at US dealerships, while Mercedes-Benz explains the delay in production of the electric GLC at its Alabama plant. 1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Mercedes-Benz electric GLC: launch and US production delay”, https://mecapress.com/stories/260-mercedes-benz-electric-glc-launch-and-us-production-delay Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology