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Old Sep 14, 2025 | 07:48 PM
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Also love that I can jump in and drive away with only my Apple watch.
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Old Sep 15, 2025 | 05:55 AM
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amg line is a must. Looks great!
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Old Sep 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM
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Great choice!

I parked next to the identical GLC PHEV at the office today!
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Old Sep 17, 2025 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
Great choice!

I parked next to the identical GLC PHEV at the office today!
does it say PHEV on the vehicle exterior?
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Old Sep 17, 2025 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
does it say PHEV on the vehicle exterior?
not likely because it wants to pretend to be a real EV.
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Old Sep 17, 2025 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
not likely because it wants to pretend to be a real EV.
but there already is a GLC EV
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Old Sep 17, 2025 | 11:43 PM
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I believe they call it the GLC350e and then the quarter panel may have a discreet eq badge, but mercedes would not use a PHEV badge.
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Old Sep 18, 2025 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by MDlexus

Looks great! 🏆
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Old Sep 18, 2025 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
does it say PHEV on the vehicle exterior?
They have a "GLC350e" badge and a small silver "EQ Hybrid" badge on the fenders.

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Old Sep 18, 2025 | 08:38 AM
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Hmmmm…no badge on mine. Maybe the non AMG package?
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Old Sep 18, 2025 | 09:20 AM
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No this one has the AMG package...weird!
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