First Drive: Drifting in the electric 2027 Mercedes GLC 400

The Mercedes-Benz electric 2027 GLC received a standard unveiling at IAA in Munich, Germany for a new vehicle built on a new platform with a new operating system. Its technological features were highlighted while the luxury brand made sure the world was aware that the EV's 800-volt architecture could charge its 94-kWh battery at up to 330kW.

The GLC is part of the evolution of the German automaker's EV strategy: more efficient vehicles, an SDV architecture, the new MB.OS operating system, and a design refresh. Naturally, the best way to show off all these updates was to let me drive the AWD, electric version of the GLC 400 4Matic in the Dumont Dunes two hours outside Las Vegas.