The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4Matic+ is here, and it brings supercar technology into the compact segment.
It’s powered by three axial flux motors, which make a combined 670 hp.
Axial flux motors are lighter and more compact than regular electric motors.
This is the all-new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 4Matic+. It’s quite a mouthful, but leaving this rather small inconvenience aside, this is a very serious electric car. The toned-down CLA EV already impressed with its ultra-fast charging speed and long range, and now the AMG version turns the tech knob up to 11.
First things first. The CLA AMG is powered by three axial flux electric motors—the same kind that you’d find in the Mercedes-AMG GT and some of the world’s top plug-in hybrid supercars. Compared to the electric motors that everybody knows, axial flux motors are a lot lighter and more compact, allowing engineers to pack more power in a smaller footprint.
