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Mercedes-Benz CLA Home Charging: Time, Cost and the Right Charger
The Mercedes-Benz CLA's onboard AC charger takes 11 kW as standard, 22 kW on some trims. At home, charging from 20% to 80% with an 11 kW charger takes: CLA 200 (58 kWh) 3 h 31 min, CLA 250 (71 kWh) 4 h 18 min, CLA 250+ (85 kWh) 5 h 9 min, CLA 350 4MATIC (85 kWh) 5 h 9 min. Charging at home costs about £3.80 per 100 km at UK household prices.
- Onboard AC charger
- 11 kW (opt. 22 kW)
- DC peak power
- 200-353 kW
- Usable battery
- 58-85 kWh
- V2L (vehicle-to-load)
- No
Mercedes-Benz CLA versions
| Version | Usable battery | Onboard AC | DC peak power | Average consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLA 200 | 58 kWh | 11 kW | 200 kW | 13 kWh / 100 km |
| CLA 250 | 71 kWh | 11 kW | 353 kW | 13 kWh / 100 km |
| CLA 250+ | 85 kWh | 11 kW | 353 kW | 13 kWh / 100 km |
| CLA 350 4MATIC | 85 kWh | 11 kW | 353 kW | 13 kWh / 100 km |
Versions and values refer to the models sold in Türkiye; equipment and charging power can differ in your country.
Home charging time (20% to 80%)
Charging speed is set by the car's onboard AC charger, not by the wallbox. The Mercedes-Benz CLA takes at most 11 kW with the standard unit; a more powerful charger cannot exceed this limit.
| Charger | CLA 20058 kWh | CLA 25071 kWh | CLA 250+85 kWh | CLA 350 4MATIC85 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7 kWSingle-phase 16 A | 10 h 27 min | 12 h 48 min | 15 h 19 min | 15 h 19 min |
| 7.4 kWSingle-phase 32 A | 5 h 14 min | 6 h 24 min | 7 h 39 min | 7 h 39 min |
| 11 kWThree-phase 16 A | 3 h 31 min | 4 h 18 min | 5 h 9 min | 5 h 9 min |
| 22 kWThree-phase 32 A | 3 h 31 minCar takes 11 kWOptional 22 kW unit: 1 h 45 min | 4 h 18 minCar takes 11 kWOptional 22 kW unit: 2 h 9 min | 5 h 9 minCar takes 11 kWOptional 22 kW unit: 2 h 35 min | 5 h 9 minCar takes 11 kWOptional 22 kW unit: 2 h 35 min |
Charging cost
| Where | Unit price | 100 km |
|---|---|---|
| At home (Ofgem price cap) | £0.26/kWh | £3.80 |
| Public AC charging (average) | £0.54/kWh | £7.80 |
| Public DC rapid charging (average) | £0.77/kWh | £10.88 |
One home charge from 20% to 80%
- CLA 200£10.18
- CLA 250£12.46
- CLA 250+£14.91
- CLA 350 4MATIC£14.91
Household price £0.26/kWh (Ofgem, 10.2026), 90% charging efficiency.
Bemis chargers for the Mercedes-Benz CLA
Charger 25m. Wired · 3,7 - 22 kW / 32AWallbox for home: app, RFID card and scheduled charging; on a three-phase supply it delivers the 11 kW the car takes.View product 
Pro Mobile 2Three Phase · 3,7 - 11 kW · 5 mOn the road and at holiday homes: 11 kW from a red industrial socket, the highest AC power the car can take.View product Does the Mercedes-Benz CLA support V2L?
According to EV Database, the Mercedes-Benz CLA does not support V2L (vehicle-to-load). For camping or site work, C2L adapters that take power from a charging point work independently of the car.
V2L and C2L adaptersFrequently asked questions
- How long does the Mercedes-Benz CLA take to charge at home?
- From 20% to 80%: with an 11 kW charger CLA 200 (58 kWh) 3 h 31 min, CLA 250 (71 kWh) 4 h 18 min, CLA 250+ (85 kWh) 5 h 9 min, CLA 350 4MATIC (85 kWh) 5 h 9 min; with a single-phase 7.4 kW charger CLA 200 (58 kWh) 5 h 14 min, CLA 250 (71 kWh) 6 h 24 min, CLA 250+ (85 kWh) 7 h 39 min, CLA 350 4MATIC (85 kWh) 7 h 39 min; with a 3.7 kW (16 A single-phase) portable charger CLA 200 (58 kWh) 10 h 27 min, CLA 250 (71 kWh) 12 h 48 min, CLA 250+ (85 kWh) 15 h 19 min, CLA 350 4MATIC (85 kWh) 15 h 19 min. Times depend on the car's onboard AC charger and the battery's state of charge.
- Which charger is right for the Mercedes-Benz CLA?
- Because the car's onboard AC charger takes 11 kW as standard, a three-phase 11 kW wallbox at home gives the fastest charging the car can accept. On a single-phase supply, a 7.4 kW wallbox is usually enough for everyday use.
- Does a 22 kW charger charge the Mercedes-Benz CLA faster?
- Not with the standard 11 kW unit: the car takes at most 11 kW. If your car has the optional 22 kW onboard charger and your supply is three-phase 32 A, yes, and the time roughly halves. Check your registration document or equipment list to see which unit you have.
- How much does it cost to charge the Mercedes-Benz CLA at home?
- At the Ofgem price cap (£0.26/kWh, 10.2026) 100 km costs about £3.80. At public AC chargers you pay about £7.80 on average, at DC rapid chargers about £10.88. Tariffs with cheaper night rates lower the cost further.
- Does the Mercedes-Benz CLA support V2L?
- According to EV Database, the Mercedes-Benz CLA does not support V2L (vehicle-to-load). For camping or site work, C2L adapters that take power from a charging point work independently of the car.
Sources: vehicle data: EV Database (ev-database.org); household price Ofgem (10.2026), public charging average Zapmap (08.2026). Time and cost are calculated with the same method as our calculator (90% charging efficiency); real values vary with temperature, battery state of charge and the electrical installation.
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