New Mercedes GLA revealed with 408-mile electric range
By Anthony Sharkey, Chief Operating Officer, New Reg Limited
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the third-generation GLA, arriving in electric form this November with a claimed range of up to 408 miles.
Mercedes-Benz has officially revealed the new GLA, bringing the popular compact SUV into its third generation with a fully electric version launching in November and a hybrid model following in early 2027.
The new GLA sits on Mercedes's compact MMA platform, the same architecture underpinning the new CLA saloon and the seven-seat GLB SUV. That shared foundation allows the model range to cover both pure electric and conventional combustion powertrains under one body, which is a notable shift in how Mercedes is structuring its smaller cars going forward.
According to multiple reports, the electric version will offer a claimed range of up to 408 miles on a single charge, putting it in direct competition with the Audi Q4 e-tron and the Volvo EX40. Mercedes chief executive Ola Källenius has said the new model is better in every measurable way than the outgoing version, which was one of the brand's strongest sellers in the compact segment.
For UK buyers considering a compact electric SUV in this class, the arrival of the new GLA adds a credible and well-known option to a market that is becoming increasingly competitive. Anyone weighing up the GLA against its rivals can work through the monthly cost with the finance calculator at Car.co.uk, or get a free valuation there for the car they are replacing.
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