Mercedes-Benz will bring the new all-electric GLB to India as a CBU import, expected around ₹80 lakh, with up to 630 km WLTP range and 320 kW fast charging.
Key facts
- Expected price: around ₹80 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Launch: expected 2027, no date confirmed
- Battery: 85 kWh, 800V architecture
- Power: 272 bhp (GLB 250+) / 353 bhp (GLB 350 4Matic)
- WLTP range: up to 630 km (single-motor)
- Fast charging: up to 320 kW, 260 km in 10 min
Mercedes is taking a step past mild-hybrid half measures with the next-gen GLB. It will be fully electric, based on the new MMA platform and will arrive in India as a CBU (completely built-up) car. The pitch is strong: 630km claimed range and the fastest charging spec in its class. The issue? To actually use that speed, you’ll need one of the few high-power chargers in India.
What is confirmed and what is not
The new GLB EV, based on the new MMA platform with an 85 kWh battery, is being imported to India as a CBU by Mercedes. It replaces the EQB, which is being retired. But nothing is set in stone about timing. Mercedes has not announced a launch date. We’re looking at 2027. The ₹80 lakh price and all specs here are to be taken as expected and not confirmed until Mercedes says so at launch.
How fast can it really charge in India?
Stunning on paper: 320 kW DC charging (very high-power) adds 260 km in only 10 minutes. Most Indian fast chargers today run 50-120 kw in real life so you won’t be hitting those numbers often. Expect 45 minutes or so for a 10 to 80% top-up on a typical 60 kW DC unit. Charging fully at home from an AC wallbox takes about 8–10 hours. The running cost is the sweet part. Home charging is about ₹1–1.5 per km vs ₹7–9 per km for petrol. That’s over 1,500 km a month, which is roughly ₹4,000–5,000 saved.
630 km range: what it means on the road
The single-motor GLB 250+ (272 bhp) is claimed to run up to 630 km WLTP, while the dual-motor GLB 350 4Matic (353 bhp) manages around 614 km. WLTP is a lab test so think of this as the max. Expect around 440–460 km on mixed real-world driving (around 70% of the claim). City-heavy use may go further. The Mumbai-Pune Motorway at 100+ km per hour will drain it faster. Either way, even the real-world figure gives you a comfortable long-weekend buffer to Lonavala, without a charging stop.
₹80 lakh as a CBU: worth it, or wait?
Here's the honest problem. At around ₹80 lakh (ex-showroom, and that excludes charger hardware plus fitting, add about ₹1–2 lakh), the GLB EV sits ₹20–25 lakh above rivals with similar real-world ability. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 at ₹55.7 lakh already does 350 kW charging (10–80% in about 18 min) with 631 km WLTP, for over ₹24 lakh less. The Volvo EC40 at ₹59 lakh offers 483 km WLTP, so the GLB's range cushion is real but pricey. There's no central cash subsidy on electric cars in India, only state road-tax and registration waivers (Delhi, Maharashtra, others differ, so check your RTO). Battery warranty is likely 8 years or 1.6 lakh km, but confirm at launch. If you want a Mercedes badge with a big 630 km cushion and can pay the CBU premium, the GLB fits the bill. If value matters more, the Korean and Swedish rivals do the job for ₹20–25 lakh less.
References: Mercedes-Benz India — official website
