Plug-in hybrid · 2024–2025
How much it costs to charge the Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250 e (C118, battery 12,9 kWh usable)
12.9 kWh battery. Charging from 20 to 80% puts 7.7 kWh into the battery: see what it costs at home, how long it takes and what you pay at a public charger.
Irish price from €56,925 (list price including VAT and VRT, before the SEAI grant). (list price; check with the dealer)
Charging at home
Charging at home from 20 to 80%
On a 24-hour tariff, the time makes no difference: the same price at any hour. On a night rate, charge during the night hours (23h00 to 8h00; yours are on your bill). EV tariffs add an even cheaper window in the early hours.
| 24-hour (standard) €0.3300/kWh, typical 24-hour unit rate | 2.81 € |
| Night rate, night hours €0.1850/kWh, 23h00 to 8h00 | 1.58 € |
| Night rate, day hours €0.3450/kWh: avoid charging at these times | 2.94 € |
| Typical 24-hour rate €0.3300/kWh (there is no regulated tariff in Ireland) | 2.81 € |
With 16,000 km a year, always charging at home costs about €1,028 on a 24-hour tariff and €576 at the night rate: you save 452 € a year. Note: on a night rate the day rate is usually a little higher than the 24-hour rate, so it pays off most if you can also move other usage to the night. An EV tariff (such as Night Boost) is cheaper still in its short window.
Prices including 9% VAT, typical unit rates from Irish suppliers (with a new-customer discount), checked on 2026-10. Standing charge not included. Includes 10% charging losses.
How long it takes to charge from 20 to 80%
| Charger | Time |
|---|---|
| 3-pin plug (10 A, 2.3 kW) | 3 h 42 min |
| 16 A industrial socket or wallbox (3.7 kW) | 2 h 18 min |
| 7 kW home charger (32 A, 7.4 kW) | 1 h 9 min |
| Fast charger, from 10 to 80% (up to 22 kW) | 41 min |
Approximate times, losses included. On a fast charger, average power of 60% of the car’s maximum.
Public charging
At a public charger, the price depends on the operator and on your payment method or membership. With an estimated median price (€0.55/kWh on standard chargers and €0.68/kWh on fast chargers), charging from 20 to 80% costs about 4.26 € on a standard charger and 5.26 € on a fast charger.
Open the mapHow much 100 km costs
With the official consumption of 17.7 kWh/100 km (on the motorway, it is higher).
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge the Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250 e (C118, battery 12,9 kWh usable) at home?
Charging from 20 to 80% (7.7 kWh into the battery) costs about 2.81 € on a 24-hour tariff and 1.58 € at the night rate, VAT and losses included.
When should I charge the Mercedes-Benz CLA?
On a 24-hour tariff, at any time: the price is the same. On a night rate, during the night hours (23h00 to 8h00), when a unit costs roughly 45% less than during the day. On an EV tariff, in its short early-morning window (for example 2am–4am on Electric Ireland Night Boost), which is cheaper still.
How long does it take to charge the Mercedes-Benz CLA at home?
From 20 to 80%, about 2 h 18 min on a 3.7 kW socket or wallbox and 1 h 9 min on a 7 kW home charger.
How long does it take on a fast charger?
From 10 to 80%, about 41 min on a charger that delivers the car’s maximum 22 kW. Allow about 5.26 € from 20 to 80% at a public charger.
Other Mercedes-Benz CLA versions
- CLA 250 (electric, 71 kWh) 2026– · 71.0 kWh
- CLA 200 (electric) 2025– · 58.0 kWh
- CLA 250+ with EQ technology 2025– · 85.0 kWh
- CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ technology 2025– · 85.0 kWh
- CLA 250 e (C118 restyling) 2023–2024 · 11.5 kWh
- CLA 250 e (C118/X118) 2020–2023 · 15.6 kWh
Sources of the technical data: www.adac.de · price: www.mercedes-benz.ie