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The new CLA EV only supports 800-volt DC fast charging, rendering it incompatible with most public chargers and even Tesla’s Supercharger network in the U.S.

The Mercedes CLA EV reportedly lacks a DC/DC booster, limiting it to 800V DC fast chargers. This means the car can only be recharged at certain stations, which could leave owners in a lurch.

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New DC fast charging ports grew to 55,580 at the end of Q1 2025, up 3,667 from last quarter, with total stations reaching 10,839, an increase of 794.

You can usually activate this feature by entering a DC fast charger into the vehicle’s navigation system or pressing a button to manually start the process. Choose an EV with 300+ miles of range.

But most public DC fast chargers are capable of up to 150 kilowatts of power, which typically add about 7 miles of range per minute and a full charge in under an hour.