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So much for the war on EVs. Auto industry insiders have been spotting hints that the US electric vehicle market is crossing over from early adopters and well-heeled drivers into the workaday world of households looking to save money on gas. Still, the demand for a high end, luxury EV will persist, and Mercedes-Benz aims to ride the tide. The automaker has selected a dealer in the high-income city of Scottsdale, Arizona as the global showcase for details about the long-awaited 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV.

A Luxury EV For Daily Commutes

Mercedes-Benz has been pushing the electrification envelope on its GLC line for at least 10 years, and the company is particularly excited about the latest iteration. “The upcoming model year introduces a groundbreaking shift in premium electric mobility,” Mercedes-Benz explains, affirming that the information newly released by the dealer — Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale — is verified by the automaker.

Similarly, MBScottsdale did not hold back. “The upcoming electric vehicle provides exceptional engineering configurations designed to conquer unique Arizona climate challenges,” the dealer explains.