Mercedes-Benz drives CLA 250+ EV into India at ₹59 lakh, takes aim at BMW iX1 in premium EV race

Mercedes-Benz has launched the CLA 250+ electric sedan in India at ₹59 lakh (ex-Delhi), alongside a CLA 200 variant at ₹55 lakh. The CBU import delivers 268 bhp, an 85 kWh battery and 792 km range, with 0-100 in 6.7 seconds. Targeting young aspirational buyers in Delhi and Mumbai, it squares off against the BMW iX1 LWB.

— Source publishedFri, 29 May, 2026, 18:08 IST·First seen Fri, 29 May, 2026, 18:18 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Mercedes-Benz launches CLA 250+ EV in India at ₹59 lakh (ex-Delhi), with a lower CLA 200 at ₹55 lakh. The CBU import targets young aspirational buyers,

Key facts

  • ₹59 lakh
  • ₹55 lakh
  • 268 bhp
  • 85 kWh
  • 792 km
  • 6.7 seconds
  • 400 km in 20 minutes
  • 240 kW
  • 60 kW

Why this matters

Mercedes' aggressive sub-₹60 lakh entry creates partnership openings for charging networks, battery localizers, and dealer financing platforms targeting young aspirational EV buyers in Delhi-Mumbai corridors.