Is The 2025 GLC 350e Plug-In Hybrid The Best Luxury EV? Our Comparison
As our supply of fossil fuels continues to dwindle and the cost-per-gallon increases, many consumers are looking for another fuel source. Battery-electric vehicles have long been touted as a replacement however there is one major issue: range. When you’re running low on fuel you can pop into a gas station and get back on the road in 2-3 minutes. Driving an electric vehicle is a different story. If you’re on a road trip and the battery runs low you need to find an appropriate charger and have at least half an hour to spare. Drivers who find themselves in a remote part of the country don’t always have this option hence the term: range anxiety
Plug-In Hybrid: The Best of Both Worlds
To quell the concerns of anxious buyers, manufacturers decided to meld old with new by adding rechargeable batteries to internal combustion engines. This means drivers can use battery power during short commutes and have the superior range of a gas engine on road trips.
Mercedes GLC350 PHEV: The Best Luxury Plug-In
The gas-powered GLC300 is one of Mercedes-Benz’s best-selling models due to its compact size yet roomy interior. Buyers wanting the attributes of a luxury SUV with the fuel savings of an EV are hard-pressed to find a vehicle that checks both boxes. The GLC350e fills this void and gives EV-curious but range-anxious luxury buyers the perfect transitional EV. Experience the 2025 GLC350 Plug-In Hybrid firsthand at James Motor Company Mercedes-Benz in Lexington.
Designed with Adventure in Mind
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC350 PHEV is designed with endless adaptability. Weekend warriors can use its 54-mile electric-only range on their daily commutes while the internal combustion is on standby to venture into the great unknown once. The class-exclusive “transparent hood” feature prevents damage to the undercarriage by showing drivers what they’re driving over using 360-degree cameras making it the perfect companion for a Lexington, KY camping trip.
Better than the competition
The 2025 GLC350 PHEV’s only current competitor is the Audi Q5 PHEV. Like the GLC350, it can be powered by both electricity and gas however the similarities end there. Drivers of the Audi will be disappointed to find out that unless they live down the street they won’t be able to use battery power for their morning commute. The Q5’s electric-only range is half the GLC350’s at 26 miles. What’s more, the Q5’s now 8-year-old design and technology are feeling a bit long in the tooth compared to the new-for-2025 GLC350 plug-in-hybrid.
Bottom Line
Superior range, technology, and electric range mean there is no better luxury plug-in hybrid compact SUV on the market than the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC350 Plug-In Hybrid. Browse our online inventory or call the fantastic staff at James Motor Company at 859-268-1150 and arrange a test drive!
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