EV DigestEV Digest
HomeGuidesMarketModelsBatteryChargingAutonomousOwnershipRegulationAboutContact
Home · Topics · cla-ev
Topic

cla-ev

3 stories tagged cla-ev on EV Digest.

Models

Mercedes-Benz Stages T-Bone Crash Test to Prove CLA EV Battery and Passenger Safety

Mercedes-Benz conducted a high-impact internal crash test by ramming a hybrid CLA prototype into an all-electric CLA sedan at 35 mph. The exercise was designed to evaluate passenger protection and inspect the high-voltage battery's structural resilience during a severe side impact. Engineers reported that the passenger cell remained intact and the electric vehicle's automatic high-voltage shutoff triggered as intended.

October 21, 2026·Motor1·Mercedes-Benz
Models

Mercedes CLA EV Exceeds EPA Range, Nearly Hits 400 Miles in Real-World Test

The upcoming Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4Matic electric sedan has demonstrated impressive real-world efficiency, significantly surpassing its official EPA range estimates. During a 70 mph highway test, the prototype EV achieved a remarkable 399 miles on a single charge, indicating strong performance potential for its U.S. market debut.

August 24, 2026·InsideEVs·Mercedes-Benz
Models

Upcoming Mercedes-Benz CLA EV to Feature Two-Speed Gearbox for Improved Efficiency

Mercedes-Benz is engineering its 2026 CLA electric vehicle with a two-speed transmission, a design choice aimed at significantly boosting driving range, particularly at highway speeds. This innovative gearbox helps optimize the electric motor's operation, allowing it to run more efficiently and extend the distance the vehicle can travel on a single charge.

July 13, 2026·Car and Driver·Mercedes-Benz
Daily Newsletter

Get EV news delivered to you.

EV Digest delivered to you each morning. Free. Unsubscribe anytime.

Related topics

tesla (1109)bev (626)phev (385)electric-suv (354)robotaxi (327)luxury-ev (287)china (229)ev-sales (203)fsd (197)toyota (184)autonomous-driving (177)europe (175)
EV DigestEV Digest

Your Daily EV Briefing · U.S. Edition

Independent daily EV news for U.S. and Canadian readers. Free to read, with an optional ad-free Insider tier that supports our reporting. Sponsorships coming soon.

EV Digest is published by DLS Associates Inc. and is not affiliated with any other EV-themed newsletter or publication.

All inquiries — editorial, Insider support, press, and general — go through our contact form. We reply within one business day.

Sections
  • Models
  • Battery
  • Charging
  • Autonomous
  • Regulation
  • Market
  • Ownership
EV Digest
  • About
  • Archive
  • Resources & Clubs
    • EV Tax Credit 2026
    • Home Chargers
    • Portable Chargers
    • NACS Adapters
    • Solid-State Batteries
    • EV Glossary
  • Submit Your Club
  • Community Partners
  • Press & Media Kit
  • Contact
  • Editorial Independence
  • RSS feed
  • Admin
Support EV Digest
  • Become an Insider
Legal
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Content Policy
  • Copyright
© 2026 DLS Associates Inc. EV Digest is a trademark of DLS Associates Inc. All rights reserved.
evdigest.org · Independent EV news