Everything Electric CARS

Mercedes CLA: Car Of The Year! REALLY??

In this latest episode of Everything Electric CARS, Jack Scarlett takes a drive in the Mercedes CLA. It's already been crowned 2026 European Car of the Year, beating out the Renault 5 and becoming the first Merc to win the award in over 50 years. But does it live up to the hype? 00:00 – Introduction 01:58 – Exterior design 05:12 – On the road: is it a good Merc? Is it a good EV? 05:28 – The 484-mile WLTP range 07:45 – What's it like to drive as a Mercedes? 09:15 – Interior 12:05 – The main gripes 14:02 – Back seat test 15:49 – Verdict: is this Merc's Neue Klasse moment? 17:49 – Final thoughts Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel Everything Electric TECH: https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingElectricShow Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: [email protected] EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026 #fullychargedshow #everythingelectricshow #homeenergy #cleanenergy #battery #electriccars #electric-vehicles-uk #mercedes #mercedesbenz #mercedescla