"The electric Mercedes-Benz CLA caused quite a stir when it debuted earlier this year. For an entry-level EV, it packs some impressive stats, including great energy efficiency and an 800-volt architecture that allows for a maximum charging speed of 320 kilowatts. Well, it turns out that the new CLA can perform even better in the real world than on paper, as prolific EV tester and YouTuber Bjorn Nyland recently found out on a 621-mile (1,000-kilometer) trip with Mercedes' most affordable electric car."
"Remember that 320 kW maximum power input? During his test, Nyland discovered that the CLA actually tops out at an even more impressive 350 kW, albeit for just a few minutes. It all comes down to what DC fast chargers you come across on such a long drive. On one Alpitronic 400 kW stall, the CLA shot up to 349 kW after being plugged in at just 2% state of charge."
The Mercedes-Benz CLA EV uses an 800-volt architecture and a rated maximum charging speed of 320 kW. A 621-mile (1,000-kilometer) road trip revealed brief peak charging rates up to 350 kW at very low state of charge. On an Alpitronic 400 kW stall the CLA reached 349 kW when plugged in at 2% SOC, dropped to about 300 kW after two minutes, and to 142 kW after ten minutes at 44% SOC. Another Alpitronic stall produced 333 kW and held at least 300 kW until 25% SOC. On a 350 kW Ionity charger the peak was 270 kW at 13% SOC, with 200 kW still available at 50% SOC. The charging performance supported a long trip with three short charging stops.
Read at InsideEVs
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