Mercedes CLA 200 electric vehicle exterior

Mercedes CLA 200 - Electric Vehicle Specs

Sedan

Power

165 kW

(224 HP)

0-100 km/h

7.5 s

Top Speed

210 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (60 kWh / 58 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 60 kWh
Net Capacity: 58 kWh
Buffer: 3%
The Mercedes CLA 200 reaches peak charging power of 200 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 17 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 218 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 2.6 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 80% in its class.

Average Charging Power

97 kW

Avg C‑rate: 1.7

Maximum Charging Power

200 kW

At 7 → 21% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

10 kW

0–100% Charging Time

38 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 38 min 97.5 kW 1.68 C 62.4 kWh
0% → 90% 23 min 141.2 kW 2.44 C 56.1 kWh
0% → 80% 19 min 153.3 kW 2.64 C 49.9 kWh
5% → 100% 37 min 95.6 kW 1.65 C 59.2 kWh
5% → 90% 22 min 140.5 kW 2.42 C 53.0 kWh
5% → 80% 18 min 153.2 kW 2.64 C 46.8 kWh
10% → 100% 36 min 93.0 kW 1.60 C 56.1 kWh
10% → 90% 21 min 138.0 kW 2.38 C 49.9 kWh
10% → 80% 17 min 150.8 kW 2.60 C 43.7 kWh