After unveiling the electric CLA concept last year, Mercedes deemed it the new “one-liter car” due to its superior efficiency.
Based on the new MMA platform, Mercedes claims the entry-level EV will have an energy consumption of about 5.2 mi/kWh. Its new in-house drivetrain is based on the ultra-efficient Vision EQXX.
Mercedes expects the new platform to unlock over 466 miles (750 km) of WLTP driving range. The 800V platform also enables fast charging (up to 248 miles) in 15 minutes.
CLA is expected to start at around $50,000. At that, it could potentially rival Tesla’s base Long Range RWD Model 3, which starts at $42,490 with 363 miles EPA-est range in the US. It will also compete with BMW’s i4, which starts at $53,975
