Overview
Mercedes-Benz, simply known as Mercedes, is a leading global luxury automative manufacturer based in Germany. The company is headquartered in Stuttgart and is famed for its high quality passenger vehicles, to include the Mercedes-Maybach. However, the company is also a leader in manufacturing commercial vehicles, to include the plug-in Mercedes eSprinter commercial EV and the plug-in Mercedes eVito electric van.
Mercedes-Benz EQ is the sub-brand used by the company for its portfolio of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and mild hybrids. The pure electric cars are branded as EQ, while the PHEVs are branded as EQ Power. The mild hybrid vehicles are branded as EQ Boost. The PHEV portfolio includes:
- Mercedes A-Class Hatchback PHEV
- Mercedes A-Class Saloon PHEV
- Mercedes B-Class Hatchback PHEV
- Mercedes C-Class Saloon PHEV
- Mercedes C-Class Estate PHEV
- Mercedes E-Class Saloon PHEV
- Mercedes E-Class Estate PHEV
- Mercedes S-Class Saloon PHEV
- Mercedes CLA Coupé PHEV
- Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake PHEV
- Mercedes GLA SUV PHEV
- Mercedes GLC SUV PHEV
- Mercedes GLC Coupé PHEV
- Mercedes GLE SUV PHEV
- Mercedes GLE Coupé PHEV
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The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 e SUV PHEV
The Mercedes-Benz GLA premium compact SUV was introduced in 2013. It is the smallest SUV offered by the German manufacturer. The GLA PHEV SUV is also available as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variant. For those keen to make a switch to electric cars, but prefer the first step as a plug-in hybrid, the Mercedes GLA PHEV is certainly an entry-level option to consider.
The electric motor (75 kW) is coupled with a 1.3-litre (4 -cylinder) petrol engine (system output: 218 bhp/ 450 Nm), seamlessly combining the benefits of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. The overall performance of the EV is not shabby. The PHEV has a top speed up to 137 mph (electric mode: 87 mph) and can achieve 0-62 mph in 7.1 seconds. The EV is only available as a front-wheel drive (FWD).
The plug-in compact SUV has a 15.6 kWh onboard EV battery with a WLTP certified zero-emission electric range up to 39 miles. Expect a real-world range closer to 32 miles, due to a number of factors, to include: driving profile, number of passengers, road conditions, weather and more. In any case, for urban driving and shorter motorway commutes the electric range is sufficient.
Taking advantage of the EV range will also require inculcating a habit of charging the EV on a regular basis, which again is as easy as charging a smart phone. The EV can be charged at home via a dedicated EV charger like the easee one residential charger. The EV has a 7.4 kW AC onboard charger.
Most homes in the UK are single-phase (7.4 kW), therefore expect the EV battery to be fully charged in 1 hours and 45 minutes. The PHEV is not capable of DC charging. Not all plug-in electric cars are capable of DC fast charging.
Using a domestic 3-PIN socket will take up to 5 hours 30 mins. However, we at e-zoomed discourage the use of domestic sockets for charging EVs. Mercedes offers a warranty up to 6 years or 62,000 miles for the EV battery.
Using the electric mode, also improves the overall efficiency of the vehicle. Mercedes claims a fuel economy up to 201.8 mpg for the PHEV. Of course, the real-world fuel economy will be lower, but far improved compared to the fuel economy of the conventional petrol variant (39.8 mpg).
The compact e-SUV is practical, despite the smaller boot space (445 L), compared to the conventional ICE variant, and is a good all-rounder PHEV. The interior is finished to a high specification and is technology-laden, to include, the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) in car infotainment system.
MBUX can be voice activated, personalised and uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to learn and adapt over time. It is able to predict personal habits, such as navigation for frequently-driven routes, or the radio stations etc. The exterior of the SUV does not disappoint either. Bottom-line, it is an attractive styled crossover SUV.
The EV is also well suited as a company car. Company-car drivers can take advantage of the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax rate for electric vehicles. You can lease electric cars via e-zoomed at fantastic prices. Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet.
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| An attractive exterior design and high interior quality | Is not available as a four-wheel drive |
| Respectable EV range (up to 39 miles) | Cheaper SUV PHEVs available |
| Decent boot space | Not capable of fast DC charging |
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The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 e SUV PHEV (credit: Mercedes)
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) |
| Body Type: | SUV |
| Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG): | Not Available |
| Engine: | Petrol-Electric |
| Available In UK: | Yes |
| Variants (3 Options) |
|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 e Exclusive Edition (from £42,185) |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 e Exclusive Edition Premium (from £43,685) |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 e Exclusive Edition Premium Plus (from £45,185) |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 15.6 kWh |
| Charging: | DC charging not available. On-board charger 7.4 kW AC (10% – 100%: 1 hr 45 mins) |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 31g (CO2/km) |
| EV Battery Warranty: | 6 years or 62,000 miles |
| Average Cost Of Residential Charging | |
|---|---|
| Battery net capacity : 8.8 kWh | £1.27 |
| Battery net capacity : 11.6 kWh | £1.67 |
| Battery net capacity : 12.0 kWh | £1.73 |
| Battery net capacity : 13.10 kWh | £1.89 |
| Battery net capacity : 14.10 kWh | £2.03 |
- Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
- Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.
| Charging Times (Overview) | |
|---|---|
| Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW): | 6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC) |
| Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW): | 3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging AC (43 kW): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
- Note 1: SoC: state of charge
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1609 |
| Width (mm): | 2020 |
| Length (mm): | 4410 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2729 |
| Turning Circle (m): | 11.4 |
| Boot capacity (L): | 445 |
| GLA 250 e Exclusive Edition | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 15.6 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 38 – 39 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100km): | 16.4 |
| Fuel Consumption (MPG): | 201.8 |
| Charging: | DC charging not available. On-board charger 7.4 kW AC (10% – 100%: 1 hr 45 mins) |
| Top Speed: | 137 mph (electric mode: 87 mph) |
| 0-62 mph: | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive: | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Electric Motor (kW): | 75 |
| Max Power (hp): | 218 (system output) |
| Torque (Nm): | 450 (system output) |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Kerb Weight (kg): | 1,775 |
| Colours: | 7 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | Five-Star |
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