Mumbai, Feb. 24 -- Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled the India-spec CLA EV. Bookings for the carmaker's entry-level electric will open on 10 March, and the same will debut its new modular electric architecture.

Set to be available in the sole CLA 250+ variant, the CLE EV will be powered by an 85.5kWh battery pack paired with a 268bhp RWD motor. This results in a 0-100kmph sprint of 6.7 seconds, and a claimed range of 792km. Unlike the vast majority of EVs with a one-speed transmission, the CLA EV will get a two-speed setup.

The CLA EV spans 4.7m long, and it has a 2.8m wheelbase. Design-wise, it gets an illuminated grille with 142 star elements, connected DRL setup, 18-inch alloys, coupe-inspired bits like frameless doors and a sloping ro...