Mercedes-Benz has released photo and video material for the all-new, fully electric GLB ahead of a press test drive on Mallorca. The seven-seat SUV pairs rugged off-road styling with a zero-emission drivetrain, and the maker quotes a combined energy consumption of 18.3–15.8 kWh/100 km for the GLB 250+ with EQ Technology. It marks the electric reinvention of one of the brand’s most practical family models.

Mercedes-Benz has published the first official photo and video assets for the all-new, battery-electric GLB, distributed alongside a press test drive held on Mallorca. The compact SUV moves the GLB nameplate fully into the brand’s electric line-up while keeping the boxy, upright silhouette that set it apart from rounder rivals.

Room for up to seven

According to the company, the new GLB is “intelligently designed with generous space for up to seven people,” combining what it calls striking off-road design with genuine everyday functionality. That seven-seat option has long been the GLB’s calling card in the compact class, where three-row practicality is rare, and it carries over to the electric generation.

Electric drive and efficiency

The version detailed in the release is the Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ with EQ Technology. Mercedes-Benz quotes a combined energy consumption of 18.3–15.8 kWh/100 km and combined CO2 emissions of 0 g/km, placing it in CO2 class A. The figures were determined under the WLTP procedure; the manufacturer notes that real-world consumption depends on driving style and other factors.

The release does not state battery capacity, power output, range, charging speed, pricing or an on-sale date, so those details remain open for now.

What it means

An electric GLB gives Mercedes-Benz a rare three-row option among compact electric SUVs, a segment where most rivals seat only five. That could make it a notable choice for families who want an EV without stepping up to a larger, pricier model.

Facts: Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ with EQ Technology

  • Type: fully electric compact SUV
  • Seats: up to seven
  • Energy consumption (combined, WLTP): 18.3–15.8 kWh/100 km
  • CO2 emissions (combined): 0 g/km
  • CO2 class: A

Mercedes-Benz has not yet confirmed pricing or market timing for the electric GLB.

Source: mailing.mercedes-benz.com