Anyone who thinks going electrical is not the way forward for motoring would possibly need to check out the brand new Concept CLA Class from Mercedes. This absolutely battery-powered car has simply been unveiled in Munich, Germany and it is obtained loads of headline-grabbing upgrades. Perhaps probably the most spectacular a part of this new EV is its prolonged vary.

As everyone knows, distance between refills continues to be a serious concern for motorists considering ditching their petrol-powered cars ahead of the 2030 UK ban however the Concept CLA Class ought to assist finish that vary nervousness.

Mercedes is promising a whopping 466 miles on the street earlier than homeowners might want to discover a plug. That's all due to this automobile utilizing know-how discovered within the German automobile agency's VISION EQXX - an EV able to travelling 750 miles on a single cost.

When issues do run flat, the Concept CLA Class may be quick refilled with quarter-hour of cost providing 248 miles of motoring.

Those travelling inside this automobile will discover the most recent tech together with a large Superscreen which stretches throughout the entire of the dashboard. This gives information in regards to the automobile together with leisure, navigation and the way a lot vary is left within the tank.

There's additionally an expansive glass roof for panoramic views of the world round you and LED lighting may be modified to fit your temper. Mercedes additionally says that the Concept CLA Class showcases using sustainable supplies all through its construction and inside.

This ranges from virtually CO2-free metal and CO2-reduced aluminium to sustainably produced and processed leather-based upholstery in addition to trim constructed from paper.

Speaking in regards to the unveiling of the brand new idea, Markus Schäfer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Chief Technology Officer, stated: “The technology that provides the foundation for the Concept CLA Class represents an entirely new approach for Mercedes-Benz and incorporates many learnings from our groundbreaking VISION EQXX technology programme. For instance, our engineers have maximised efficiency by driving down losses in its 800 V electric-drive system.

"It also features innovative battery cell chemistry as well as a high level of integration enabling excellent energy density. I am certain that our MMA platform will enable us to offer our customers in this market segment a class-defining combination of performance, sustainability, safety and comfort paired with an outstanding digital experience.”

Of course, that is only a idea automobile for now but it surely reveals what might be attainable and the way going electrical actually may actually be the longer term.