Mercedes GLC im Test: La Deutsche Vita – mit dem Elektro-SUV nach Italien
Elektrisch in den Urlaub – das war lange ein Abenteuer. Mit dem neuen GLC verspricht Mercedes viel Reichweite und Platz. Die Technik gerät allerdings mitunter an ihre Grenzen.
It is a common German desire to visit Italy. Even Goethe embarked on a journey there in 1786 to be captivated by the beauty of Tuscany and Rome, later writing his famous "Italian Journey". In the post-War era, large numbers of Germans would travel to the Adriatic coast every summer and the humor of these trips became a part of German cultural heritage.
Heinz Erhardt, for example, was known to sweat profusely in a fully packed Auto Union 1000 on the Alps back in 1970. Italy has long been the favorite travel destination for Germans, but it has traditionally been a difficult landscape for electric vehicle drivers. As recently as 2020, former VW CEO Herbert Diess publicly lamented the sparse charging infrastructure south of the Alps.
With new electric vehicles like the Mercedes GLC, this should no longer be an issue, promising range and comfort even on long journeys. The data sheet confirms this with figures such as up to 713 kilometers of range, a charging power that allows for short stops, and ample space. Surely a summer vacation in Italy should not be a problem, right?
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