India, Feb. 27 -- Mercedes-Benz has taken a decisive step in its India strategy with the recent unveiling of the CLA Electric. For the first time, the CLA nameplate moves away from internal combustion engines and adopts a fully electric powertrain.

With this shift, Mercedes-Benz aims to streamline its entry-level portfolio by eventually replacing models such as the A-Class Limousine, EQA and EQB. Bookings for the CLA Electric will open on March 10, while prices are expected to be announced in April 2026.

Listed below are five key highlights of the new CLA Electric:

The CLA Electric is underpinned by the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA), a new-generation platform designed to support advanced electric drivetrains and software sys...