Mercedes-Benz has been noticed testing a prototype for an electrical sedan that is set to affix an expanded C-Class household.

Because the spy photographs reveal, the styling shall be totally different than the gas-powered C-Class sedan, which arrived within the U.S. in its present kind for the 2022 mannequin yr.

Along with serving to distinguish the electrical C-Class from its gas-powered sibling, the distinctive styling must also improve aerodynamic effectivity, which is essential for vary.

The same technique is deliberate for an electrical crossover set to affix an expanded GLC-Class household. Prototypes for the electrical GLC-Class have additionally been noticed.

2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV spy photographs – Picture credit score: Baldauf

The prototype for the electrical C-Class was closely camouflaged however the design is prone to have been influenced by Mercedes’ Idea CLA-Class proven in the course of the 2023 Munich auto present, which is a direct preview of an electrical member of the next-generation CLA-Class household. Prototypes for the electrical CLA-Class are additionally out testing.

Underpinning the automobile is probably going Mercedes’ new MMA platform designed primarily for EVs however with assist for hybrids. The platform shall be used for autos ranging as much as the C-Class in measurement. Above this, Mercedes can have the MB.EA platform for midsize and full-size EVs, the AMG.EA for high-performance EVs from AMG, and the Van.EA for mild business EVs.

Mercedes hasn’t offered any specs for autos based mostly on the MMA platform, although a variety of 300 miles or extra is sort of sure for at the least one model of the electrical C-Class or probably all.

The electrical C-Class is presently anticipated to start out gross sales in 2025, which means it is going to doubtless arrive as a 2026 mannequin within the U.S. That is about when the electrical CLA-Class and electrical GLC-Class are due.