2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV Confirmed for April Debut

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV is officially scheduled for an April 2026 debut, and it isn’t just another electric car—it’s the first born of the revolutionary Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) platform.

Powertrain

The Battery and Range

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV will feature an 85 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

WLTP Range: Up to 792 km (492 miles) on a single charge.
Real-World Range: Preliminary tests suggest a comfortable 585 km even in mixed highway and city driving.

Charging

The real headline is the 800-volt electrical architecture. While most rivals are stuck at 400 volts, the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV supports 320 kW DC fast charging. You can add roughly 300 km (186 miles) of range in just 10 minutes.

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Motor Configurations

CLA 250+: Rear-wheel drive, producing 268 hp and 335 Nm of torque. It sprints from 0-100 km/h in a respectable 6.7 seconds.
CLA 350 4MATIC: All-wheel drive, dual-motor setup pushing 349 hp and 515 Nm. This variant drops the 0-100 km/h time to a spicy 4.8 seconds.

Exterior Design

Aerodynamics

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV features a “shark-nose” front end and a sleek, four-door coupe silhouette. It uses flush-fitting door handles and a tapered rear to achieve an incredible drag coefficient, likely under 0.20 Cd.

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Key Design Elements:

Star-Shaped DRLs: The LED headlights feature a unique three-pointed star pattern inside the lens.
Illuminated Grille: The blanked-off front panel isn’t just black plastic; it features 142 individually animated LED stars.
Connected Lighting: A slim LED bar connects the headlights at the front and the taillights at the rear, giving the car a futuristic, wide stance.

Dimensions

Dimension	Specification
Length	4,723 mm
Width	1,855 mm
Height	1,468 mm
Wheelbase	2,790 mm
Boot Space	405 Litres
Frunk (Front Trunk)	101 Litres

Interior Design and Features

The MBUX Superscreen

Forget about a single tablet stuck to the dash. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV offers the MBUX Superscreen, which spans nearly the entire width of the dashboard under a single piece of curved glass.

10.25-inch Driver Display: Focused on essential driving data.
14-inch Central Touchscreen: The heart of the infotainment.
14-inch Passenger Screen: (Optional) Allows the co-driver to watch movies or browse the web without distracting the driver.

MB.OS

The car debuts the Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS). This is a chip-to-cloud architecture that uses AI from both Google and Microsoft. It provides real-time traffic updates via Google Maps and a voice assistant that actually understands natural human speech.

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Sustainability and Comfort

Materials: The cabin uses recycled PET plastics, bamboo fiber carpets, and sustainably processed Nappa leather.
Audio: A 16-speaker Burmester 3D Surround Sound system with Dolby Atmos support ensures your commute sounds like a concert hall.
Climate: A multi-source air-to-air heat pump uses waste heat from the battery and motors to warm the cabin, saving precious battery range in winter.

Safety and Autonomy

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV earned a 5-star Euro NCAP rating in 2025 and comes equipped with the MB.DRIVE suite.

Level 2+ ADAS: Includes active lane-keeping, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, and automated parking.
360-degree Camera: Features a “transparent hood” view to help you avoid curbs.
Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates: The car will literally get smarter and safer while you sleep in your bed.

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV is a landmark vehicle. By combining 800-volt charging, a massive 792 km range, and the stunning MBUX Superscreen into a compact package, Mercedes is showing the world that “entry-level” no longer means “compromised.”

Scheduled for an April 2026 debut in India and global markets, it is positioned to be a serious threat to the Tesla Model 3 and the BMW i4. With an expected price between ₹75 lakh and ₹85 lakh (ex-showroom), it brings the prestige of the S-Class tech to a much wider audience.