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Boasting a WLTP range of nearly 800 kilometres, the Mercedes CLA Electric aims to make range anxiety a thing of the past
A year after its world premiere in Europe, the third-generation Mercedes CLA will make its debut in India this April. The three-pointed star is set to launch the fully redesigned C-segment sedan in its pure electric variant. The first-ever Mercedes CLA Electric is one of the most advanced EVs from a European luxury brand. Its 800-volt electric architecture enables ultra-fast charging, and its long range further enhances everyday usability.
Globally, Mercedes-Benz offers the CLA Electric in 200, 250+, and 350 4MATIC variants. The 200 variant, with a rear-mounted motor producing 165 kW (221 hp) and 355 Nm of torque, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and achieves a top speed of 210 km/h. It has a 58 kWh LFP battery pack that delivers a WLTP range of 541 kilometres. With a peak charging input of 200 kW, it goes up from 10% to 80% SoC in just 20 minutes.
The 250+ variant upgrades to a rear motor generating 200 kW (268 hp) and 335 Nm of torque, cutting the 0 to 100 km/h sprint time to 6.7 seconds. It uses an 85 kWh NMC battery pack that can be charged at up to 320 kW, with a 10% to 80% session taking 22 minutes. It increases the WLTP range to a whopping 792 kilometres, as per WLTP.
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The 350 4MATIC variant adds a low-output front-mounted motor featuring a disconnect function and brings all-wheel drive capability. With 260 kW (349 hp) of total power and 515 Nm of total torque, it hits 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds. It uses the same 85 kWh NMC battery pack as the 250+ variant, and despite the significant upgrade in outputs, it covers a distance of 770 kilometres on a single charge, also as per WLTP.
The Mercedes CLA Electric flaunts a faux A-shaped radiator grille featuring 142 illuminated and individually animated chrome-effect stars, 19-inch alloy wheels, and headlamps and tail lamps featuring a star-shaped light guides. With a drag coefficient of 0.21 Cd, it is one of the most aerodynamic cars in its segment.
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Inside, a large one-piece fixed glass roof provides a nearly unobstructed view upwards. A large glass surface attached to the dashboard integrates a 10.25-inch driver information display, a 14-inch central touchscreen, and a 14-inch passenger touchscreen.
The passenger touchscreen can be used for cloud gaming, video streaming, and the usual infotainment functions. Other equipment highlights include massage front seats, a head-up display, and an 850-watt, 16-speaker Burmester sound system. Mercedes-Benz will likely launch the CLA Electric in India in its most range-focused 250+ variant, priced from around 55 lakh rupees (ex-showroom).
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