It’s happening. After impressing Europe last year, the third-generation Mercedes CLA is finally heading to India. And yes it’s fully electric. Not just any EV. The Mercedes CLA Electric is sleek, stylish, and honestly, a little intimidating.
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You see it and just pause. That grille. The wheels. The star-shaped lights. It’s like it’s alive. India will likely get the range-focused 250+ variant first. Price? Around ₹55 lakh ex-showroom. Expensive? Sure. Worth it? Absolutely. Fast charging, long range, premium interiors Mercedes didn’t hold back.
Design That Speaks
Design is next level. Walk up close. That grille is more than decoration. 142 animated chrome stars glitter subtly. Star-shaped headlamps. Tail lamps. 19-inch alloys. Drag coefficient? 0.21 Cd. Cuts through air like butter.
Inside wow. Big fixed glass roof. 10.25-inch driver display. 14-inch central touchscreen. 14-inch passenger touchscreen. Passenger screen? Stream, game, even video call if you want. Fancy, but functional.
Power That Feels Alive
Power? Oh, it’s wild. The CLA Electric comes in three trims: 200, 250+, and 350 4MATIC. The 200 isn’t slow. Rear motor. 165 kW (221 hp). 355 Nm torque. 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. Top speed 210 km/h. Battery? 58 kWh LFP. Range? 541 km WLTP. Charges 10% to 80% in 20 minutes. Yep. Just 20 minutes.
Then the 250+. More punch. Rear motor 200 kW (268 hp), 335 Nm. 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. Battery 85 kWh NMC. Charges up to 320 kW. Range hits 792 km. Crazy numbers. And the 350 4MATIC? Beast mode. Adds a front motor. AWD. Total 260 kW (349 hp), 515 Nm torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. Same 85 kWh battery. Range? 770 km. Fast. Smooth. And still surprisingly practical.
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Comfort That Feels Personal
Step inside. Feels like a mini-theater. Massage front seats. Head-up display. 850-watt, 16-speaker Burmester sound. City commute? Weekend drive? Doesn’t matter. This car keeps you calm. Touchscreens keep you busy. Tech lovers will love it. Casual. Yet classy.
India Launch and Buzz
April 2026. Mark the date. Mercedes CLA Electric hits India. Most likely the 250+ variant first. Price? Around ₹55 lakh ex-showroom. Once it lands, the competition heats up. Tesla, BMW, Audi watch out. Long range, fast charge, luxurious interiors. Not just another EV. A statement. India’s EV market is finally getting serious. About time, huh?
