Mercedes-Benz plans to launch the new CLA model in 2024, possibly using BYD blade batteries

Mercedes-Benz to launch new CLA model in 2024, may use BYD blade batteries

【Phoneauto News】On September 11th, Phoneauto noticed that there are reports from the media stating that Mercedes-Benz showcased the CLA concept car for the first time at this year’s Munich Auto Show and plans to launch a production model in 2024. The car can achieve a range of 750 kilometers in terms of battery life and is expected to be equipped with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) blade batteries from BYD. The MMA platform will support 800-volt ultra-fast charging. The media has consulted BYD, but there has been no official response.

Mercedes-Benz’s new CLA concept car

Previously, Ola Kaellenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz, stated at the Munich Auto Show, “The variable costs of electric vehicles, including battery raw materials, software development, and electricity costs, are relatively high and will continue to account for a high proportion of the total costs in the foreseeable future, and they are not easily passed on to consumers.”

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The collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and BYD has a solid foundation. BYD and Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, began working together in 2010. The two parties jointly invested in the establishment of Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co., Ltd., with each holding a 50% stake, which is now known as “Denza Motors”. At the end of 2021, the two parties conducted an equity adjustment, with BYD and Daimler holding 90% and 10% stakes in Denza Motors, respectively.

In addition, as early as 2020, there were media reports that BYD would supply blade batteries to Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz. At that time, accompanied by He Long, Vice President of BYD and Chairman of Fudi Battery, the senior management of “Fudi Battery’s No. 1 customer” visited the production processes of blade batteries in Fudi Battery factory and gained in-depth understanding of the principles of needle puncture experiments, Pack workshop, and assembly section technology of blade batteries.

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