2026 · Compact Car · Electric
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV range & efficiency
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV is a compact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 126 MPGe combined (27 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 374 miles. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 109 to 126 MPGe. Among 21 compact cars rated for 2026, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $729 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV uses 27 kWh per 100 miles (16.8 kWh/100 km), which is 3.7 miles per kWh or 126 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 126 MPGe |
| Energy use | 27 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 16.8 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 3.70 |
How it ranks among 2026 Compact Cars
Full class ranking →Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.
CLA-Class EV MPGe across model years
Full history →3 EPA-rated configurations
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD · Electric motor (200 kW) · Single-speed CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech (R22) |
Electric | 127 MPGe | 124 MPGe | 126 MPGe | 374 mi | $729 |
| AWD · Electric motors (291 kW) · 2-speed automatic CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech |
Electric | 120 MPGe | 115 MPGe | 118 MPGe | 312 mi | $783 |
| RWD · Electric motor (200 kW) · Single-speed CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech |
Electric | 112 MPGe | 105 MPGe | 109 MPGe | 317 mi | $837 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (200 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Electricity use
- 27 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 8.8 hrs
- Passenger volume
- 91 cu ft
- Cargo volume
- 12 cu ft
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 0 g/mi
- EPA fuel economy score
- 10/10
- EPA greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV vs. rivals
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Same year, other powertrains: 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class (23 MPG), 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Hybrid (30 MPG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV?
The EPA rates the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV at up to 374 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV?
Up to 126 MPGe combined, which is 27 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV?
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV uses 27 kWh per 100 miles (16.8 kWh/100 km), which is 3.7 miles per kWh or 126 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV?
Charging from empty to its full 374-mile EPA range draws about 101 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $18 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV per year?
About $729 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $4.86 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.