Thanks to some lessons learned from the EQXX concept, Mercedes says that its CLA will go more than 5 miles per kWh of battery capacity. Total range achievable on a single charge of an electric car's battery makes headlines,

What we tested: Newsweek test drove a 2024 Mercedes-Benz E450 4MATIC Sedan in Verde Silver Metallic for this review. The car had a sticker price of $87,920 as equipped, which included extras tacked onto the $68,100 base price. A $1,150 destination charge was included in the total price.

Mercedes-Benz intends to become a fully electric automaker someday, and the next CLA will bring that objective a little closer. To be available as both an EV and a hybrid, the next CLA will be built atop the Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA),

And it will preview new 48-volt hybrid technology coming to future Mercedes models. The upcoming CLA Class will be the first model to showcase the new EV and 48-volt hybrid powertrains coming to future Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz is showing off its all-electric CLA prototype and sharing a few new details planned for the upcoming 2025 production version. The CEO of Mercedes-Benz Group, Ola Källenius, provides a limited tour of the car, in which he talks to its new AI assistant, and takes it for a spin in a new video posted by the automaker.

Spread the loveThe Mercedes-Benz CLE is a relatively new addition to the Mercedes lineup, positioned between the C-Class and E-Class in terms of size and luxury. For 2025, this model is expected to further establish its identity in the Mercedes range,