{"id":4658,"date":"2026-07-30T22:14:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T21:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zawaya24.com\/en\/?p=4658"},"modified":"2026-07-30T22:14:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T21:14:19","slug":"mercedes-unveils-redesigned-gla-with-up-to-657-km-electric-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zawaya24.com\/en\/mercedes-unveils-redesigned-gla-with-up-to-657-km-electric-range\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes unveils redesigned GLA with up to 657 km electric range"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"502\">Mercedes-Benz has introduced the third-generation <strong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"155\">Mercedes GLA<\/strong>, turning its smallest SUV into a model available with either a fully electric or a hybrid powertrain. Built on the new Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA), the redesigned 2028 model delivers a driving range of up to 657 km under the WLTP testing cycle in its electric version, positioning it among the longest-range compact premium electric SUVs.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"1003\">The all-electric lineup will be offered in two variants. The rear-wheel-drive GLA 250+ produces 268 horsepower, while the all-wheel-drive GLA 350 4MATIC delivers 349 horsepower and accelerates from 0 to 100 km\/h in 5.3 seconds. Both models are powered by an 85 kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt battery and feature an 800-volt electrical architecture that supports DC fast charging at up to 320 kW. Under optimal conditions, the system can recover approximately 270 km of driving range in just 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1327\">Buyers seeking a combustion engine can choose a hybrid version that combines a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system and a 1.3 kWh battery. The setup enables short-distance electric driving at low speeds while also allowing energy recovery through coasting at speeds above 100 km\/h.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1642\">The redesigned SUV also introduces significant improvements in cabin space. Its wheelbase has been extended by 6 cm to 279 cm, increasing rear legroom by 3.8 cm and adding nearly 2.5 cm of rear headroom. Mercedes-Benz Chief Executive Officer Ola K\u00e4llenius described it as the company&#8217;s &#8220;most expressive GLA ever.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"2109\">Inside, the vehicle features the latest MBUX infotainment platform. Buyers can optionally equip the SUV with the new Superscreen, which spans the width of the dashboard and combines a 10.25-inch driver display with two 14-inch screens. Mercedes has also integrated a new AI-powered virtual assistant that draws on technologies from Google, ChatGPT, and other providers. Navigation functions are enhanced through Google&#8217;s Automotive AI Agent running on Google Cloud.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2457\">Orders in Germany open on July 31, with electric versions reaching customers first. The United States will receive the vehicle during the second half of 2027 as a 2028 model. Mercedes-Benz has not announced U.S. pricing, although the outgoing gasoline-powered GLA starts at $41,500. In Germany, the entry-level GLA 200 Electric starts at \u20ac40,840.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-start=\"2459\" data-end=\"2828\">The electric Mercedes GLA enters a competitive premium compact SUV segment that includes rivals such as the Tesla Model Y, Audi Q4 e-tron, and Volvo EX40. Despite its increased interior space, the new model remains noticeably more compact than Tesla&#8217;s SUV while offering advanced charging technology, AI-enabled features, and a choice of electric or hybrid powertrains.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mercedes-Benz has introduced the third-generation Mercedes GLA, turning its smallest SUV into a model available&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4656,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[88],"tags":[2418,4467,3237,4468],"class_list":["post-4658","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-auto-moto","tag-automotive","tag-compact-suv","tag-electric-vehicles","tag-ev-technology"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zawaya24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4658","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zawaya24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zawaya24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zawaya24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zawaya24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4658"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/zawaya24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4658\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4659,"href":"https:\/\/zawaya24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4658\/revisions\/4659"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zawaya24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4656"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zawaya24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4658"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zawaya24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4658"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zawaya24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4658"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}