
Small Car · 2026 – CurrentFBT exempt
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 electric charges at up to 200 kW on a DC fast charger and 11 kW on AC. It takes about 20 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 8.8 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 58 kWh LFP battery.
| Usable Battery | 58 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side (Rear) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 8.8 hrs |
| Efficiency | 123 Wh/km |
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 electric uses a 58 kWh LFP battery. LFP batteries handle regular charging to 100% with less wear than other chemistries (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for Mercedes-Benz's advice.
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| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 11 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 200 kW |

| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 26.7 hrs (0 to 100%) | 19 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 17.0 hrs (0 to 100%) | 29 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 8.8 hrs (0 to 100%) | 57 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 5.6 hrs (0 to 100%) | 89 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 51 min (10 to 80%) | 97 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 122 kW | 20 min (10 to 80%) | 248 km in 15 min |
| 350 kW DC ultra-fast charger | 122 kW | 20 min (10 to 80%) | 248 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 electric. It charges the battery from empty to full in 8.8 hrs and adds about 57 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, an 11 kW charger uses the Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 electric's full AC speed and charges it in 5.6 hrs.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 11 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 8.8 hrs | 5.6 hrs |
| Range per hour | 57 km | 89 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No | Yes |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 | $1,800 to $3,500 with existing three-phase power. $4,000 to $12,000+ if your home needs converting |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
New EVs like the Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 electric normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 26.7 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 8.8 hrs.
A full charge costs $4.06 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $20.30 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $40.60. A petrol small car uses about 6.4 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $12.80 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol small car | Not applicable | $12.80 | $1,920 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $20.30 | $4.31 | $646 | $1,274 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $4.06 | $0.86 | $129 | $1,791 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $40.60 | $8.61 | $1,292 | $628 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $517 a year on charging the Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 electric at home.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 electric charges at up to 200 kW on a DC charger.
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 409 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 1 fast charging stop of about 20 minutes, for a total trip time of about 5 hr 20 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 3 fast charging stops of about 20 minutes each, 1 hr in total, for a total trip time of about 11 hr.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 1 | 20 min | 5 hr 20 min |
| 1,000 km | 3 | 1 hr | 11 hr |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 150 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | No | |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 electric does not support bidirectional charging.
Pricing starts from $72,200. A novated lease lets you pay for the car and its running costs from your pre-tax salary, and eligible EVs are exempt from fringe benefits tax. How the EV FBT exemption works
Get a Novated Lease Quote8.8 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 20 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 200 kW or more.
11 kW on AC and 200 kW on DC, adding about 248 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the right side (rear).
$4.06 at home on an EV plan, $20.30 on a flat tariff, or $40.60 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
No, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 electric does not support V2L.
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