CLA 250+

The Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ is a 5-seat saloon with rear-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £43,250. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.7 seconds, slower than 52% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 364 miles (585 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 97% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 5th of 48 saloons.

It uses around 4.3 mi/kWh (145 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 85 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 208 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 464 miles (746 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it does not support vehicle-to-load (V2L). The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £119 per mile of real-world range, lower than the median for saloons (£245 per mile).

Second-hand, a 2025 example is estimated at £24,700–£28,100, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2025 car should still manage about 356 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.