10:33 05-06-2026

Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ 2027: a premium EV priced to chase Toyota Corolla buyers

The new electric CLA starts at CAD 49,900 in Canada. With EV incentives and lower running costs, the math gets surprisingly close to a Corolla.

The electric 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ turned out to be surprisingly affordable in Canada. The model starts at CAD 49,900, and once EV incentives and total cost of ownership enter the picture, it can look like a better deal than a Toyota Corolla.

Mercedes hasn’t suddenly gone budget. The CLA 250+ qualifies for Canada’s electric vehicle incentive program, and several provinces stack their own rebates on top. EVs also cost less to charge and maintain, so over a long ownership cycle the gap with a mainstream gasoline sedan shrinks noticeably.

The hardware on the CLA 250+ is serious. The electric sedan packs an 85 kWh battery, rear-wheel drive, 268 hp and a two-speed transmission. EPA-estimated range is 374 miles, or roughly 602 km. DC fast charging at up to 320 kW takes the battery from 10 to 80% in 22 minutes.

A pricier CLA 350 4MATIC version also exists. In Canada it starts at CAD 55,900, with output rising to 349 hp. But the rear-wheel-drive CLA 250+ is the obvious pick for buyers who count dollars rather than just admiring the three-pointed star on the grille.

For shoppers, this is a rare case of a premium EV genuinely stepping onto mainstream territory, not just in marketing. The price is still high, but the range, fast charging and incentives make the CLA 250+ a far less “toy” Mercedes than you might expect.