Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 Plus with EQ Tech 2026

Starting price: $46,000

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 Plus with EQ Tech 2026 fits the role of a RWD electric sedan for daily driving, road trips and home charging, with range and charging as the core ownership questions. The range story is the difference between 317 mi official, about 283 mi in mixed use and about 235 mi in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 10 h 4 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 18 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 5 seats, 10.3 cu ft cargo and 8 years / 100,000 miles battery warranty. The main caveat is that some non-range ownership data is still missing. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit
Daily drivingRoad tripsHome chargingFamily use

Main caveatSome non-range ownership data is still missing.

Range reality

Official EPA range
317 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate
283 mi
Cold highway estimate
235 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap
-34 mi / -11%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 10 h 4 min
Fast charging
10-80% 18 min (est.)
10-80% range added
199 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
5
Trunk cargo
10.3 cu ft
Battery warranty
8 years / 100,000 miles

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Partial
Estimate basis
EPA data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Safety rating, Payload, Roof load
City - Mild Weather324 miles
City - Cold Weather226 miles
Highway - Mild Weather286 miles
Highway - Cold Weather235 miles

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from EPA data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Nominal Capacity88.5 kWh
Usable Capacity85 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-Ion
Architecture800 V
Warranty Period8 years
Warranty Mileage100000 miles
Cathode MaterialNMC

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeJ1772J1772 icon
Port LocationRear Right
Charge Power9.6 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)10 h 4 min
Charge Speed (mild)20 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)10 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortNACSNACS icon
Port LocationRear Right
Charge Power (max)320 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)193 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)18 min
Charge Speed (mild)440 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)330 miles/hour
Autocharge SupportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedYes
Supported ProtocolNo Data

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleYes
Automatically using NavigationYes
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~10h 5m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A1.4 kW69h3 mi/h
Level 1 · 120V / 16A1.9 kW50h 50m4 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 32A7.7 kW12h 35m15 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 40A9.6 kW10h 5m19 mi/h
Level 2 · 240V / 48A9.6 kW10h 5m19 mi/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~18 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
DC 50 kWNACS connector50 kW avg.1h 10m113 mi/h
DC 150 kWNACS connector126 kW avg.28 min285 mi/hLimited by charger
DC 250+ kWNACS connector165 kW avg.22 min373 mi/hLimited by charger
DC 350 kWNACS connector193 kW avg.18 min436 mi/hLimited by vehicle

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Acceleration6.6 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed130 mph
Total Power268 hp
Total Torque247 lb-ft
EPA Consumption31 kWh/100 mi
DriveRWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data
Exterior Outlet(s)No Data
Interior Outlet(s)No Data

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo Data
Max. Output PowerNo Data
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)282.7 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)29.9 kWh/100 mi

BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

EPA

EPA Range317 mi
MPGe City112 MPGe
MPGe Highway105 MPGe
MPGe Combined109 MPGe
Energy Use31 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Side crash:No Data
Front crash:No Data
Rollover resistance:No Data
Safety rating:No Data
Rating year:No Data
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Length185.9 in
Width73 in
Width with Mirrors79.6 in
Height57.8 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Weight4530 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)No Data
Max. PayloadNo Data
Cargo Volume10.3 ft³
Cargo Volume MaxNo Data
Cargo Volume Frunk1.4 ft³
Roof LoadNo Data
Tow Hitch PossibleNo Data
Towing Weight UnbrakedNo Data
Towing Weight BrakedNo Data
Vertical Load MaxNo Data
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price$46,000
Seats5
LATCHNo Data
Turning Circle36.8 ft
PlatformMMA
EV Dedicated PlatformNo
Car BodySedan
Roof RailsNo
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentYes

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.