Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric

Based on the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) EV-first platform, the CLA EV is announced as a replacement for the combustion powered A Class sedan, plus the EQA and EQB electric SUVs in India. The expected starting price of Mercedes CLA EV in India will be around ₹57.00 lakh (ex showroom) for the base 250+ AMG Line variant.

The Mercedes Benz CLA Electric is produced at the German brand’s Rastatt facility and will come to India as a full import. The 800 volt MMA platform of the Mercedes CLA EV consists of an 85.5 kWh lithium ion battery pack and a rear electric motor producing 272hp. The Mercedes CLA EV claimed range is about 792 km as per Mercedes Benz. This 5 seater luxury sedan’s focus on aerodynamic performance has resulted in a drag coefficient of just 0.21 Cd.

Key Highlights of Mercedes Benz CLA EV

• CLA EV succeeds the A Class sedan, EQA and EQB eSUVs.
• CLA EV is based on the Mercedes Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) platform.
• Mercedes Benz India will offer the electric sedan in CLA 250+ AMG Line variant.
• Expected starting price of Mercedes CLA EV is around Rs 60 lakh.
• Mercedes Benz CLA EV total cargo capacity is 506 litres.
• CLA EV design is stylish with coupe-style roofline, wraparound LED lights and aero-friendly wheels.
• CLA EV has illuminated front grille, star-shaped LED DRLs, puddle lamps and multibeam headlights.
• Mercedes CLA EV gets flush door handles, sealed main grille, and AMG front & rear bumpers.
• CLA EV interior uses recycled materials, brushed aluminium trim, piano black inlays, turbine design air vents and sport seats.
• Mercedes CLA EV cabin looks upscale and gets AMG steering wheel, AMG upholstery and aluminium pedals.
• Mercedes CLA EV gets panoramic glass roof, illuminated star pattern and multi colour ambient lighting.
• Mercedes CLA EV features include multizone climate control, powered front seats, wireless charging and electronic parking brake.
• Mercedes Benz CLA EV gets 10.25 inch instrument display and 14 inch infotainment display.
• CLA EV gets Mercedes Benz Operating System, OTA software updates and Chat-GPT.
• CLA EV equipment can include head up display, Burmester audio system and 360 degree cameras.
• Mercedes Benz CLA EV comes with a 5 star EURO NCAP safety rating.
• Mercedes CLA EV safety features include 8 airbags, electronic stability program, Level 2 ADAS and TPMS.
• Mercedes CLA EV gets 85.5 kWh lithium ion battery and 272hp electric motor. 

Mercedes-Benz CLA EV design and interior

The suave styling of the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV uses an aero-friendly design with a blocked-out illuminated front grille, star-shaped LED daytime running lights (DRLs), and sporty-looking AMG bumpers. The wrap-around exterior lights and flush door handles look modern, whilst the 18-inch AMG wheels with an aero-friendly design add to the sporty appeal of the CLA Electric. The Mercedes CLA EV can be optioned with blacked-out side skirts, door mirrors, bumper aprons and window surrounds. The boot capacity of the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric is 405 litres, while its frunk can accommodate luggage up to 101 litres.

The upscale interior of the Mercedes CLA EV comes with an AMG steering wheel, AMG sport seats, aluminium pedals and contrast stitching. There are recycled materials in this cabin, while the upright dashboard features dual-digital displays, turbine-style air vents and a star-patterned black panel. This sporty but sophisticated interior features soft leather, aluminium inlays, piano-black trim and a full-length panoramic glass roof. There’s also a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a 14-inch infotainment screen, Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS) supporting OTA updates, a Burmester audio system, chic multi-colour mood lighting system and a head-up display.