Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Description:
Today we take a detailed look at the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ with the 85 kWh battery, rear-wheel drive and 200 kW of power.
This version offers:
Up to 700+ km WLTP
800-volt architecture
Up to 320 kW DC charging
0β100 km/h in 6.47 seconds (measured)
In this video:
Exterior & trunk + frunk check
Rear seat space test (180 cm driver position)
Infotainment & assist systems
Regen modes explained
0β100 km/h acceleration test
Autobahn test up to 210 km/h
Ride comfort, steering & suspension review
Sponsored by A Better Routeplanner β the EV route planner I use for long distance testing.
Plan routes with preferred charging networks, real-time weather (Premium), Android Auto & Apple CarPlay support.
Link in description for 30 days Premium.
If you enjoy honest EV highway testing and real impressions β subscribe.
π My full EV test spreadsheet:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sJ9kwAfjOqFsVRMIhJN3so8wA0PEscOQw5Wpw5RHD_Y/edit?usp=sharing
πΈ Instagram: batterylife1
π₯ Behind-the-scenes: Behind the Battery
A better route planner:
abetterrouteplanner.com/ref/batterylife
Tronity:
tronity.io
tronity.io/flottenmanagement/laden-zuhause
Maingau Autostrom:
maingau-energie.de/e-mobilitaet/autostrom?utm_source=link&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=influencer_batterylife
Mammotion Store:
de.mammotion.com/?ref=BatteryLife&utm_source=KOL
& Charge:
kylomtr.me/ln/Vas5r
My Behind the Scenes Channel
youtube.com/@behindthebattery
My German YouTube Channel:
youtube.com/@BatteryLifeDE
Become a member for exclusive and early content and behind the
scene info:
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Merch is out as well:
batterylife.myspreadshop.net
If you want to support the Channel
paypal.me/batterylifeev
00:00 Intro β Mercedes CLA EQ Overview
01:12 Battery Options & Specs (800V System)
01:44 Trunk & Frunk Test
02:30 Rear Seat Space Check
03:03 Interior Layout & Controls
04:26 Steering Wheel & Displays Explained
06:29 Infotainment & Vehicle Settings
08:29 Driving Impressions (City)
10:25 0β100 km/h Acceleration Test
10:46 Autobahn Test & Top Speed Run
11:59 Final Verdict β Strengths & Weaknesses
@MercedesBenz @mercedes-benzdeutschland6893 #mercedes #cla #eq #electric #big #battery #rwd #first #drive #test #acceleration #highway #autobahn #top #speed #MercedesCLA #CLA_EQ #MercedesEQ #ElectricMercedes #EVReview #AutobahnTest #800V #EVAcceleration #ElectricCars #BatteryLife #MaingauAutostrom
#abrp #abetterrouteplanner #tronity #maingau #autostrom
My music in my videos is available at Epidemic sound
Referral link:
epidemicsound.com/referral/u8oaw0
Links to my spreadsheets of the cars tested:
Charging Curve
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cDlLxhUQsuCXLG0h_SnDPX8BIy0VpI32jDNrInWsMrA/edit?usp=sharing
Range test results
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sJ9kwAfjOqFsVRMIhJN3so8wA0PEscOQw5Wpw5RHD_Y/edit?usp=sharing
Take care
https://www.hirschvogel.eu
Description:
Today we take a detailed look at the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ with the 85 kWh battery, rear-wheel drive and 200 kW of power.
This version offers:
Up to 700+ km WLTP
800-volt architecture
Up to 320 kW DC charging
0β100 km/h in 6.47 seconds (measured)
In this video:
Exterior & trunk + frunk check
Rear seat space test (180 cm driver position)
Infotainment & assist systems
Regen modes explained
0β100 km/h acceleration test
Autobahn test up to 210 km/h
Ride comfort, steering & suspension review
Sponsored by A Better Routeplanner β the EV route planner I use for long distance testing.
Plan routes with preferred charging networks, real-time weather (Premium), Android Auto & Apple CarPlay support.
Link in description for 30 days Premium.
If you enjoy honest EV highway testing and real impressions β subscribe.
π My full EV test spreadsheet:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sJ9kwAfjOqFsVRMIhJN3so8wA0PEscOQw5Wpw5RHD_Y/edit?usp=sharing
πΈ Instagram: batterylife1
π₯ Behind-the-scenes: Behind the Battery
A better route planner:
abetterrouteplanner.com/ref/batterylife
Tronity:
tronity.io
tronity.io/flottenmanagement/laden-zuhause
Maingau Autostrom:
maingau-energie.de/e-mobilitaet/autostrom?utm_source=link&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=influencer_batterylife
Mammotion Store:
de.mammotion.com/?ref=BatteryLife&utm_source=KOL
& Charge:
kylomtr.me/ln/Vas5r
My Behind the Scenes Channel
youtube.com/@behindthebattery
My German YouTube Channel:
youtube.com/@BatteryLifeDE
Become a member for exclusive and early content and behind the
scene info:
youtube.com/channel/UCTpYzLtOCilhKE42T5uW7Ww/join
Merch is out as well:
batterylife.myspreadshop.net
If you want to support the Channel
paypal.me/batterylifeev
00:00 Intro β Mercedes CLA EQ Overview
01:12 Battery Options & Specs (800V System)
01:44 Trunk & Frunk Test
02:30 Rear Seat Space Check
03:03 Interior Layout & Controls
04:26 Steering Wheel & Displays Explained
06:29 Infotainment & Vehicle Settings
08:29 Driving Impressions (City)
10:25 0β100 km/h Acceleration Test
10:46 Autobahn Test & Top Speed Run
11:59 Final Verdict β Strengths & Weaknesses
@MercedesBenz @mercedes-benzdeutschland6893 #mercedes #cla #eq #electric #big #battery #rwd #first #drive #test #acceleration #highway #autobahn #top #speed #MercedesCLA #CLA_EQ #MercedesEQ #ElectricMercedes #EVReview #AutobahnTest #800V #EVAcceleration #ElectricCars #BatteryLife #MaingauAutostrom
#abrp #abetterrouteplanner #tronity #maingau #autostrom
My music in my videos is available at Epidemic sound
Referral link:
epidemicsound.com/referral/u8oaw0
Links to my spreadsheets of the cars tested:
Charging Curve
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cDlLxhUQsuCXLG0h_SnDPX8BIy0VpI32jDNrInWsMrA/edit?usp=sharing
Range test results
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sJ9kwAfjOqFsVRMIhJN3so8wA0PEscOQw5Wpw5RHD_Y/edit?usp=sharing
Take care
