Mercedes electric C Class previewed in Malaysia with 690 km WLTP range and 320 kW DC charging
By Eve
Mercedes Benz Malaysia previewed the all new electric C Class on 4 November 2026, with the local C300 4Matic AMG Line Plus estimated at RM360,888. It uses dual motors and all wheel drive for 421 PS and 800 Nm, with an 85 kWh usable NCM battery rated at up to 690 km on the WLTP cycle. The 800 volt architecture supports DC charging at up to 320 kW, with 10% to 80% in 22 minutes and 290 km regained in 10 minutes, plus a 22 kW AC onboard charger.
Why it matters
A premium model rated for 320 kW DC and 22 kW AC raises the bar for what Malaysian charge point operators and site hosts will be asked to support at the high end. It is also a signal that the 800 volt vehicle segment is arriving locally, which bears on the power levels and uptime that premium drivers will expect.
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- “Mercedes-Benz C-Class electric previewed in Malaysia – C300 4Matic AMG Line Plus, 690 km WLTP, RM360,888 est”
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- 4 November 2026
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