Mercedes reveals tech-packed C-Class Electric interior
Mon, 20 Apr 2026
Mercedes will reveal the new Mercedes C-Class this week, but to whet our appetite it's released the first images of the car's interior.
The shots of the C-Class Electric cabin show an enormous 39.1-inch infotainment screen that spans the entire width of the dashboard, as well as a pair of wireless phone chargers and physical controls for exterior cameras, drive modes, voice control and sound system volume.
The steering wheel appears to combine physical switches and dials with touch-sensitive pads across four individual spokes. There are also thin bucket-style sports seats and a photochromatic sunroof. We'll have to wait for the full details of the car to find out which of these features comes on what versions of the new C-Class.
The arrival of the new C-Class is eagerly anticipated on the back of the reveal of the new BMW i3. The C-Class and 3 Series have had a rivalry going back decades and both should be on sale in the UK by the end of this year. The C-Class Electric will be followed by petrol and hybrid models in the future.
2026 Mercedes C-Class price and release date
No price or firm UK release date have yet been announced for the new Mercedes C-Class, but the car is due to be revealed today, 20 April, and more details should follow soon after that. We expect the car to be on sale before the end of the year, with prices for the electric version starting somewhere in the mid-£50,000s.
2026 Mercedes C-Class styling, interior and technology
We'll have to wait a fraction longer for the full reveal of the C-Class, but spy shots taken of disguised cars suggest a relatively understated look with a large grille (likely illuminated as is the style of the moment) and a Mercedes star design within the main headlights,
The interior you see here is likely that of a fully-loaded model, with illuminated air vents, carbonfibre trim and, of course, that huge screen. It combines the driver display, infotainment screen and passenger display into one, with shortcuts in the cenytre for adjusting the climate control and jumping between different features. Expect lower-spec models to have up to three individual screens.
2026 Mercedes C-Class motors, batteries and range
While Mercedes has not yet revealed details of the new C-Class's drive systems, we can expect it to share much with the latest GLC, which would mean a battery size of up to 94.5kWh and an official range north of 450 miles. Fast charging is expected – at least 300kW – which should mean a speedy top-up at a DC charger.
We'll update this article with more details once they're revealed.
