Mercedes CLA Electric Launch in April - 792km Range, Booking Details

The much-anticipated new-gen Mercedes-Benz CLA electric has finally been revealed in India. Mercedes has confirmed that the new electric sedan will go on sale in our market in April 2026, and its official bookings will commence on March 10, 2026. It will be the brand’s entry-level electric offering, and comes as a replacement for the A-Class Limousine, EQA and EQB EVs. 

Key Details of Mercedes CLA EV

Launch - April 2026
Bookings - March 10
Estimated Price - Rs 50-60 lakh

Battery Specs ad Range

The new CLA EV is based on the brand’s new 800-volt electrical architecture. Mercedes will launch the base-spec 85kWh 250+ variant in our market, which is claimed to offer a range of 792km on the WLTP cycle. The company claims that the CLA electric has 93 percent drivetrain efficiency and aerodynamic design, which contributes to higher efficiency. 

The electric sedan comes with two-speed gearbox, which is similar to the one we have seen on the Porsche Taycan. Its rear-axle-mounted electric motor is rated at 272hp. The Mercedes CLA 250+ is claimed to achieve 0-100kmph acceleration in just 6.7 seconds. The electric car supports fast charging, and it can achieve 400km of range in just 20 minutes of charging using high-speed 240kW DC fast charging. 

Dimensions

In terms of proportions, the new Mercedes CLA EV is 4723mm in length, 1855mm in width and 1468mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2790mm. The sedan has a boot space of 405-litres and a front frunk of 101-litres of capacity. It is 30mm longer, 25mm wider and 25mm taller than the previous model. The EV is claimed to have a low drag coefficient of 0.21. 

Interior and Features

Wireless charging
Six 100W USB-C fast charging ports
Panoramic sunroof
Dual-zone automatic climate control
16-speaker Burmester sound system
360-degree camera
LEVEL 2 ADAS

The new CLA EV won’t feature the brand’s triple-display superscreen, which is now common in most of the Mercedes cars in India. It will come with a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display and a 14-inch centrally-mounted touchscreen infotainment unit that runs on Mercedes’ latest MB.OS operating system. 

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