Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric Concept Revealed With 750KM Range Based On The EQXX Platform
Mercedes-Benz showcased the new CLA electric four-door sedan concept at the 2023 IAA Munich Motor Show. The new CLA will be using the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) and draws inspiration for interiors and tech from the Vision EQXX. The specs of the car have not been revealed yet, however, there are some interesting details revealed by Mercedes-Benz.?
New CLA Concept
While most manufacturers are now looking at converting their ICE-powered cars to electric, Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to introduce a new family of cars that will be electric-first. This means the upcoming new cars will be powered by an electric powertrain under the bonnet. But can feature an IC engine too. It allows the manufacturer to utilise the platform completely for an electric powertrain without any compromises that are usually made while converting an ICE platform to an EV. Brilliant!
New CLA Concept Range & Electric Powertrain
Mercedes-Benz will be offering the CLA in two battery pack configurations. The lower-spec will use the lithium-iron phosphate chemistry and the top-spec battery pack will use the silicon-oxide for higher energy density. Further, the battery pack on the new in-house developed electric powertrain will use adhesive rather than screws to hold the cell modules. Merc says this makes the battery pack lighter, riding and safer during a crash.
Although the exact capacity of the battery pack is not revealed, Mercedes-Benz has provided a couple of figures hinting at the usable battery capacity of the new CLA electric. Also, the battery pack uses liquid cooling rather than the air-cooled unit on the Vision EQXX.
The CLA could be offered with a battery pack of around 90kWh to 100kWh on the top-spec model. The new CLA concept was showcased in an RWD configuration with just one motor mounted at the back. However, Mercedes has confirmed that the platform allows for AWD applications with a dual-motor setup. Power figures are expected to start at around 250hp from a 175kW electric motor and a two-speed transmission.
Charging speeds have been enhanced as well with the use of 800V architecture. The new CLA is slated to feature 250kW DC fast charging giving the car a 400km range in just 15 minutes.
As mentioned earlier, the platform will also spawn an ICE version of the electric CLA and could feature RWD and AWD setup as well.?
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