When Mercedes-Benz discontinued the EQB at the end of 2025, it pulled the plug on one of Canada’s cheapest three-row electric SUVs.

But a replacement to the company’s entry-level electric SUV is coming in 2027 and it promises to have plenty more driving range on a single charge. It will also have a new name, GLB Electric.

As a refresher, the EQB was essentially an electric equivalent of the GLB compact SUV. Starting with the next-generation of the vehicle, which is launching for the 2027 model year, it will be offered as a hybrid, known simply as the GLB, and as the electric version, called GLB Electric.

Range improves by more than 100 km

Besides being newer and offering more tech, the new GLB Electric will have more range on a single charge compared to its predecessor.

Natural Resources Canada posted the official Canadian estimated range of the model.

The 2025 EQB 250+ had an NRCan-estimated range of up to 404 kilometres on a charge and the EQB 300 4MATIC went up to 330 kilometres.

The 2027 GLB Electric will be offered with two powertrain varieties, the GLB 250+ and GLB 350 4MATIC. NRCan has only posted the range of the GLB 250+ so far. (We’ll update this story when we have GLB 350 4MATIC information).

The 2027 GLB 250+ with 18-inch wheels wearing summer tires has an NRCan-estimated range of up to 528 kilometres while the version with 19-inch wheels and all-season tires goes for 460 kilometres.

At the most frugal trim with the smaller wheels, the GLB 250+ Electric improves range by 124 kilometres compared to the former EQB 250+.

Powertrain and electric architecture

The GLB 250+ gets a rear-wheel-drive electric powertrain with 268 hp and 247 lb.-ft. of torque while the GLB 350 4MATIC gets a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain and 349 hp and 380 lb.-ft. of torque.

Mercedes-Benz hasn’t provided powertrain details for the hybrid versions, which are expected to launch at a later date.

The GLB Electric has an 85-kWh lithium-ion battery and operates on an 800-volt architecture.

Mercedes-Benz said the GLB can charge at speeds of up to 320 kW at 800-volt charging stations, while a DC converter also allows for DC fast charging at 400-volt charging stations.

New GLB is roomier than old EQB and GLB

The new GLB is slightly larger than its predecessors.

Its length of 186.3 inches is 1.9 inches more than the EQB and 3.9 inches more than the current-gen GLB. It’s also 1.1 inches wider than both.

Its height is down by 0.6 inches, but Mercedes-Benz points out headroom is higher in the first two rows. The third row gets a 0.4-inch increase in headroom compared to the EQB but down 0.1 inches compared to the outgoing GLB.

Cargo volume is up slightly compared to the EQB, but down slightly compared to the outgoing GLB, but now there’s also an additional frunk for extra stuff up front.

Canadian prices unknown still

Canadian prices of the 2027 GLB Electric haven’t been announced yet.

The 2025 EQB was relatively affordable – for a luxury brand – but we can expect prices to be somewhat higher on the 2027 GLB.

As a reference, the 2025 EQB 250+ had a starting Canadian manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $59,990 with a five-seat setup, and the optional third row added $1,100 to the price tag.

For Canadian market updates, visit the Mercedes-Benz Canada website.

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