---
title: "Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell EQ Power to Debut at Frankfurt Auto Show"
description: "This hydrogen-electric plug-in hybrid SUV is still on track for production."
date: "2017-08-30"
modified: "2017-08-30"
authors:
  - name: "Eric Brandt"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/eric-brandt"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/article/13885/mercedes-benz-glc-f-cell-eq-power-to-debut-at-frankfurt-auto-show"
categories:
  - "News"
tags:
  - "Daimler"
  - "eq power"
  - "EV"
  - "Frankfurt"
  - "Fuel Cell"
  - "GLC"
  - "GLC-Class"
  - "hybrid"
  - "hydrogen"
  - "luxury"
  - "Mercedes-Benz"
  - "suv/crossover"
---

# Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell EQ Power to Debut at Frankfurt Auto Show

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Despite reports saying [Daimler is scaling back their hydrogen fuel cell plans](<https://www.thedrive.com/tech/9029/daimler-may-scale-back-its-hydrogen-fuel-cell-plans>), it looks like they’re moving forward with the plug-in fuel-cell [Mercedes-Benz GLC](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/2161/the-mercedes-benz-glc-is-actually-pretty-good-off-road>) F-Cell EQ Power crossover. According to [*Motor Authority*](<https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1025435_mercedes-glc-f-cell-eq-power-fuel-cell-powered-suv-to-debut-in-frankfurt>), the SUV with a mouthful of a name will make its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

Since Daimler understands the range and refueling limitations of hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, they’ve done something clever with this GLC. Rather than being powered exclusively by hydrogen, it also incorporates an electric plug-in power source with a lithium-ion battery. If H2 fuel isn’t available, the GLC F-Cell EQ Power can run solely on electric power.

Of course, electric power has its own limitations. The GLC F-Cell EQ Power will only be able to go about 30 miles on all-electric power before it requires more juice, or more hydrogen. A prototype with a full battery charge and a full H2 tank was good for an impressive 300-mile range, however.

The Mercedes GLC F-Cell EQ Power will bridge the gap between Mercedes-Benz and the upcoming [all-electric EQ sub-brand](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/5379/mercedes-benz-generation-eq-concept-previews-daimlers-new-electric-car-brand>). At the Paris Motor Show last year, we saw the Mercedes-Benz Generation EQ crossover concept, which introduced us to the new brand that’s [supposed to have 10 electric cars by 2022.](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/8745/mercedes-benz-invests-11-billion-in-ev-development>)

While it will technically be the first mass-produced vehicle of its kind, we’re expecting a low production run of the Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell EQ Power. The hydrogen fuel cell market isn’t ready yet, and EVs still struggle to gain any significant market share in the industry. Nevertheless, this SUV is a cool science experiment, and we’re looking forward to seeing how it's received.

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