Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this latest episode of Everything Electric CARS, Jack Scarlett takes a drive in the Mercedes CLA. It's already been crowned 2026 European Car of the Year, beating out the Renault 5 and becoming the first Merc to win the award in over 50 years. But does it live up to the hype?

00:00 – Introduction
01:58 – Exterior design
05:12 – On the road: is it a good Merc? Is it a good EV?
05:28 – The 484-mile WLTP range
07:45 – What's it like to drive as a Mercedes?
09:15 – Interior
12:05 – The main gripes
14:02 – Back seat test
15:49 – Verdict: is this Merc's Neue Klasse moment?
17:49 – Final thoughts

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