Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $91,300
Available since 2026
Key EV Specs
90kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
663 km
Range (WLTP)
128 Wh/km
Efficiency
4.9 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 320 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC is equipped with a 90 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 90 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 85 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 77 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 8 hrs 36 mins |
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC Charging Times and Speeds
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 12.8 hr | - | 55 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 8.1 hr | - | 86 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 75 min | 391 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 25 min | 1172 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 162 kW | - | 23 min | 1266 km/h |
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $31.50.
The cost of fully charging the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $63.00.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC
CCS CompatibleMercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC can charge from 10–80% in approximately 22 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
90 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
320 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
162 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
2246 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Right Side (Rear)
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC Recommended Charge Level
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC uses an LFP battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 100% for daily use.
The key advantage of LFP is the freedom to fully charge the pack to 100% every time with substantially less degradation concerns compared to other chemistries.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 350 4MATIC does not currently support bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), or Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | - kW |