Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 200 Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $72,200
Available since 2026
Key EV Specs
60kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
470 km
Range (WLTP)
123 Wh/km
Efficiency
5.9 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 200 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 200 Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 200 is equipped with a 60 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 200 uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 60 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 58 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 80 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 5 hrs 54 mins |
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 200 Charging Times and Speeds
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 200 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 | 8.7 hr | - | 57 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 5.6 hr | - | 89 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 51 min | 407 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 122 kW | - | 21 min | 992 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 122 kW | - | 21 min | 992 km/h |
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 200 Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 200 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 200 on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $21.00.
The cost of fully charging the Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 200 at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $42.00.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 200
CCS CompatibleMercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 200 Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 200 can charge from 10–80% in approximately 20 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 200 via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
60 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
200 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
122 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
1459 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Right Side (Rear)
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 200 Recommended Charge Level
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 200 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 200.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 200 Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric CLA 200 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 |