Class lays the groundwork for the automaker’s future, while a hybrid provides a stepping stone for wary customers.

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA is slated to be able to return 5.2 miles per kWh – among the highest efficiency levels of any EV currently on sale.

Thanks to its maximum charging rate of 320 kW, the prototype stopped for short, 10-minute charging breaks. The Mercedes-Benz CLA EV set a new endurance record for close-to-production electric cars. A prototype of the upcoming battery-powered sedan drove 2,