Making its mark in the electric vehicle market, the Volkswagen e-Caravelle L2 64 kWh 210 kW was announced in 2025. It is powered by a 63.8 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 245 km. In terms of performance, the electric motor generates Rear-Wheel Drive 210 kW (286 hp), enabling an acceleration of 7.4 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). Pricing for the vehicle starts at approximately 80000 USD.
On the other hand, the Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake 250 Plus was officially introduced in 2025. It is powered by a 85 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 761 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces Rear-wheel drive 200 kW (272 hp), enabling an acceleration of 6.8 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph).
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Launch
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| Announced | 2025 | 2025 |
| Release date | 2025 | 2026 |
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Performance
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| Power | Rear-Wheel Drive 210 kW (286 hp) | Rear-wheel drive 200 kW (272 hp) |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 335 Nm (247 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 7.4 sec 0-100 km/h | 6.8 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 150 km/h (93 mph) | 210 km/h (130 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 63.8 kWh usable | 85 kWh usable |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion NCM (400V type) | Liquid-cooled Li-ion NCM (800V type) |
| Driving range | 245 km | 761 km |
| Consumption | 26.0 kWh/100 km | 12.7 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW | Type 2 11 kW, 10-100% in 9 hours Type 2 22 kW |
| Charging station | DC Fast Charge 125 kW | CCS 320 kW max, 10-80% in 22 min |
| Additional | CCS 125 kW max | Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door, Passenger Van, 9 seats | 5 door Estate, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 5450 x 1999 x 1968 mm (214.6 x 78.7 x 77.5 in) | 4723 x 1855 x 1469 mm (185.9 x 73.0 x 57.8 in) |
| Weight | 2493 kg unladen | - |
| Wheels size | - | R17, R18, R19 |
| Trunk volume | 1000 l, 5490 l max | 455 l, 1290 l max |
| Front trunk | No | 101 l |
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Display
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| Center screen | - | 14" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | - | 10.25" |
| Head-up display | - | Yes |
| Various | - | 14" passenger display |
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Comfort
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| Seats | - | Heated front seats |
| Roof | - | Panoramic glass sunroof with electrochromic variable light transmission |
| Parking aids | - | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, self parking, remote parking assist |
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Safety
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| Airbags | - | Front, side, rear, center, head airbag system |
| Driving aids | - | 5 radars, 8 cameras, 12 sensors. Traffic sign assistant, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active distance assistant, Adaptive high beam assistant, Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, Pedestrian warning function in the area of zebra crossings, Active Emergency Stop Assist |
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Misc
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| Price | 80000 USD | - |