Overview
- The CLA EV will replace the A-Class sedan as well as the EQA and EQB, streamlining Mercedes-Benz India’s entry offerings.
- It forms part of the brand’s 12-model rollout for 2026 and is positioned as a premium, margin-focused gateway into the EV range.
- Built on the new MMA platform, it supports DC fast charging up to 320 kW on an 800-volt system, with Mercedes claiming roughly 300 km added in about 10 minutes.
- International models use an 85 kWh battery with WLTP-claimed ranges up to about 792 km, and India is expected to get the rear-wheel-drive CLA 250+.
- Market expectations point to a price near Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom), lining it up against the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6 and BMW i4.