Mercedes Rumored to Use BYD Battery For Upcoming CLA-Class Sedan In China

11 Sep 2023 | Abstracted from Green Car Reports

"...Concept CLA-Class, previewing the first compact EV based on the automaker's new MMA platform. The production version will arrive in the same timeframe that the report claims Mercedes will begin using BYD batteries. Battery chemistry wasn't discussed at the unveiling, but Mercedes said MMA vehicles will use a relatively small pack and rely on greater efficiency to achieve sufficient range."

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