Mercedes CLA concept previews a future entry level electric sedan that uses tech from the hyper efficient Vision EQXX Concept . The battery tech fitted to that concept was capable of delivering up to 620 miles of range from its 100 kWh capacity, which equals an incredible 6 miles per kWh. This CLA-Class concept is aiming to achieve a range of more than 466 miles from a 90 kWh battery, which would be an efficiency of 5.2 miles per kWh.
The electric powertrain consists of a single e-motor with almost no heavy rare earth metals rated at 235 hp that is connected to a two-speed transmission. The electronics use silicon carbide semiconductors and the entire package weighs in at just 243 pounds and has an energy efficiency of up to 93% in long distance driving.
