The electric 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class lays the groundwork for the automaker’s future, while a hybrid provides a stepping stone for wary customers.
The CLA EV will be able to add 186 miles of range in 10 minutesThe next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA won’t just be a redesigned car. It will mark the introduction of a new era for Mercedes.will set the path forward for the Three-Pointed Star with in-house developed electric powertrains for its new MMA skateboard chassis, a future-proofed electrical architecture, and even dual charge ports under one door.
The charge ports are connected to a future-proofed 800-volt electrical architecture that enables fast-charging at speeds of up to. At a 10% state of charge, Mercedes said the CLA can add 186 miles of range, or approximately 36 kwh, to its 85.0-kwh battery pack in 10 minutes. Charging from 10-80% will take less than 22 minutes, according to Mercedes.
When recuperating energy through regenerative braking the brake pedal won’t move on its own like it does in the EQE and EQS.
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