Tesla model 3

Mercedes does. But can its new CLA really match Elon Musk’s phenomenally successful Model 3?

ESSENTIALS Mercedes CLA 250+ AMG Line Premium Price: £51,770 Powertrain: 85.5kWh battery, 1x e-motor, 268bhp 0-62mph: 6.7 seconds Test efficiency: 4.1 miles/kWh Official range: 462 miles Annual VED: £

MILEAGE 5671 WHY WE’RE RUNNING IT To see if the clever design of this small EV can win us over in extended use The ever-shortening days and the arrival of colder weather often present a challenge for

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Mileage 3401 List price £52,185 Best price £41,491 Price as tested £56,335 Test range 270 miles TOUCHSCREENS IN CARS are a sensitive modern issue, due to the driver distraction they can cause, but I r

List price £39,990 Best price £39,990 Range 318 miles Battery size 57.5kWh For Class-leading efficiency; fast charging via Tesla’s own network; surprisingly practical; well priced Against Some fiddly