I drove a $72,000 Mercedes-Benz plug-in hybrid SUV. It’s the perfect gateway to EVs without the range anxiety.

• The Mercedes-Benz GLC350e is the new plug-in hybrid version of the brand’s GLC compact luxury SUV.
• I was impressed by the 350e’s plug-in hybrid powertrain, luxurious cabin, and great tech content.
• The GLC350e is pricey and is only truly worth it if you take advantage of its EV range.

Mercedes-Benz unveiled a plug-in hybrid version of its top-selling GLC SUV this year, the GLC350e, giving the German automaker a competitor to Audi’s Q5, Volvo XC60 and the Lexus RX.

I recently spent a week driving a 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC350e 4Matic in Polar White around the street of suburban Atlanta.