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Mercedes-Benz CLA EV Secures 5-Star Euro NCAP Rating as Hybrid Details Emerge

U.S. pricing starts at $47,250 with an 85 kWh pack plus 320 kW DC fast charging.

Overview

  • Euro NCAP awarded the CLA 250+ AMG Line a five-star rating with 94% adult, 89% child, 93% vulnerable road user and 85% safety-assist scores.
  • The entry CLA 250+ uses an 85 kWh usable battery and a single rear motor rated at about 268 hp, does 0–60 mph in roughly 6.6 seconds and is reported by Ars Technica at about 374 miles of EPA-style range, with some regional coverage citing a higher WLTP figure that has not been reconciled.
  • DC fast charging uses the NACS port with a 320 kW peak for a claimed 10–80% in about 22 minutes, while AC charging uses a J1772 connector.
  • Mercedes will add full-hybrid CLA models using a 1.5‑litre M252 engine paired with a 22 kW motor and a 1.3 kWh battery enabling electric-only driving up to around 100 km/h, with Carscoops reporting the 1.5‑litre unit was co-developed with Geely and built in China and Canadian arrivals slated from late 2026 into 2027.
  • Times Now reports the CLA 250+ will enter India as a full import with an expected price of roughly Rs 55–60 lakh.