Published:
22 August 2023
Mercedes-Benz A-Class A250e
Although the A250e Saloon has a performance level that could be described as athletic, it is somewhat let down by loose body control and irksome driveability quirks. But it depends on what you're looking for: it's a comfortable cruiser on motorways and for long journeys, and the relaxed feel marries well with the upmarket interior.
While other models in the A-Class line-up are more dynamic, thanks to that 44-mile electric range rating delivered by its usefully large battery pack and the benefit-in-kind tax liability that confers, the A250e might be the only version that really interests you – especially if you're a company car driver.
For someone keen to move progressively towards the electrification of their daily motoring but not ready for a full battery-powered machine just yet, the A250e could deliver a useful incremental step. It has a genuine 30-something-mile range and good, usable performance during electric running, plus it can be charged quite quickly and its electric driving characteristics can be adjusted to suit your personal tastes. That said, at the rate of progression of pure electric technology, you might be better just evaluating makiong the switch wholesale.
