Mercedes-Benz ramps up production of the new electric GLC due to high demand

The new electric GLC from Mercedes-Benz is being very well received by the market. So much so that the German manufacturer has just confirmed that it is in the middle of a production ramp-up at its Bremen plant, where the combustion-engine version of the previous generation of this model was already built.

The Bremen plant, specifically hall 9 – the largest assembly shop on the site – has long been prepared to produce vehicles with different types of propulsion. Its lines currently accommodate petrol, diesel, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the GLC, alongside the electric EQE. The addition of the new electric GLC reinforces Bremen’s role as a key centre for the core-segment models within Mercedes-Benz’s global production network.

“The engineering team at the Bremen plant has once again more than delivered. The integration of the new electric GLC into ongoing production has been carried out with great professionalism, also thanks to the digital transformation undertaken by the company.”

Although Mercedes-Benz does not disclose exact production figures or the share of each version built, it has stressed the strong interest the new electric GLC has generated among consumers in the first three months after its launch. The company says the electric GLC has received more orders than any other electric model in the brand’s history, even surpassing the already successful electric CLA.

Everything perfectly synchronised like a Swiss watch

To achieve this increase in the number of units of its new electric SUV rolling off the assembly line, Mercedes-Benz has optimised several processes in its production chain. The batteries for the new 800-volt system come from the Accumotive factory in Kamenz, while the electric motors are manufactured in Sebeș (Romania). From there, the components travel to the Hamburg plant, which assembles the electric axles before shipping them to Bremen. This logistics flow allows efficient integration into current production.

“Since 2019 we have been pioneers in integrating an electric vehicle into series production. Today plug-in and fully electric models are a natural part of our range, thanks to the daily commitment of our teams.”