{"id":52066,"date":"2026-07-10T10:53:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T10:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/52066\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T10:53:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T10:53:09","slug":"mercedes-amg-cla45-brings-compact-ev-performance-the-irish-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/52066\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-AMG CLA45 brings compact EV performance \u2013 The Irish News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Mercedes-AMG has unveiled its latest high-performance electric car.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The new CLA45 revives a name which was previously worn by the brand\u2019s four-cylinder performance car, but brings a new three-motor electric powertrain capable of getting the car from 0-60mph in under three seconds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Mercedes-AMG says that it has utilised its learnings from the new GT 4-Door Coupe, which allows it to develop up to 670bhp. With adaptive damping, the ride of the car can be firmed up or softened by switching through \u2018Comfort\u2019, \u2018Sport\u2019 and \u2018AMGFORCE+\u2019 driving modes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"(Mercedes-AMG)\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/I5SC3F2THRNQDEMR73VXSDIHVM.jpg\"  width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/>(Mercedes-AMG) (Mercedes-Benz AG \u2013 Communicati) <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">That final setting unlocks a new \u2018sound\u2019 which mimics that of an AMG four-cylinder engine, which was found on the previous CLA45. Drivers can also use \u2018simulated gearchanges\u2019 for extra involvement.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishnews.com\/life\/skoda-targets-the-small-electric-suv-class-with-new-epiq-XPVSG2DP7BMZNDGXXJL6NPTIN4\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"Skoda targets the small electric SUV class with new Epiq\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HWMD6EIWXBK7PH3KCLFHTBYK2Q.jpg\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\/><\/a><a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishnews.com\/life\/hannah-waddingham-and-claudia-winkleman-lead-celeb-tennis-fans-wearing-wimbledon-whites-NT2O42XOXBMUTLX54WIHZ2SDWY\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"Hannah Waddingham and Claudia Winkleman lead celeb tennis fans wearing Wimbledon whites\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/KC4DS6CNS5MVVIIAKWC2XMOYGU.jpg\"  width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">With its three-motor setup, the CLA45 can actively distribute torque between the front and rear wheels. It also allows drivers to direct all power to the rear wheels if required.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Mercedes-AMG says that the CLA45 should be able to return up to 416 miles from a single charge, while 800-volt architecture means that a 10 to 80 per cent charge can be completed in 22 minutes. In all, the CLA45 can charge at speeds of up to 330kW. A multi-source heat pump allows the car to pre-condition itself to the right temperature in order to achieve the best-possible charge speeds, too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"(Mercedes-AMG)\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GQKRRSQGQ5I2XGVVSCQMOBOWL4.jpg\"  width=\"800\" height=\"533\"\/>(Mercedes-AMG) (Mercedes-Benz AG \u2013 Communicati) <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Inside, there\u2019s a similar basic layout to the standard CLA, though some performance upgrades have been fitted. Highlights include a new AMG Track Pace system which works as a personal racing coach, with drivers able to record and analyse lap times when on track.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Mercedes-AMG has yet to confirm UK pricing, but it\u2019s expected that further details will be announced shortly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mercedes-AMG has unveiled its latest high-performance electric car. 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