This new electric Mercedes-Benz CLA-class starts at $48,500. The CLA350 EV with 349 hp and all-wheel drive costs $51,050, and the CLA250+ with 268 hp and rear drive is also available. Both types also come in Exclusive and Pinnacle trim levels. The Pinnacle trim level has a Superscreen and three-pointed star lighting. If you want a cheap electric car with some nice features, the new 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-class might be the best choice. The base price of Mercedes’ CLA EV hatchback is $48,500, about the same as the current average new-car price of $50,000. The base model for the first year of production is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA250+ with EQ Technology, which stands for “electric.” There is a single electric engine that makes 268 horsepower and 247 pounds-feet of torque. Rear-wheel drive is standard. Mercedes says it can go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds and that its 85-kWh battery pack can deliver up to 374 miles of range. As standard, the car comes with built-in navigation, heated front seats with memory settings, a fixed panoramic sunroof, and a number of driving assistance features. Need a little more strength? The CLA350 4Matic has 349 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque, thanks to an electric motor mounted at the front for all-wheel drive. The electric four-door has a range of only 312 miles because it uses the same battery as its less powerful brother. However, it will reach 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. With a DC fast charger, both CLA types are said to charge from 10% to 80% in 22 minutes. As the Exclusive and Pinnacle trims improve, more options can be added to both the more powerful CLA350 4Matic and the cheaper CLA250+. The first choice comes with wireless charging, pop-out powered outside door handles, dual-zone climate control, and 64-color ambient lighting inside. The second choice comes with a head-up display, an automatically closing trunk, daytime running lights with three-pointed stars, and the Superscreen, which features a 10.3-inch instrument panel, a 14-inch center tablet, and a 14-inch passenger display.
