Mercedes-Benz is gearing up for an exciting 2025 with the debut of two stars: Kimi Antonelli as a Formula 1® race driver for the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS team and the all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA. To mark this anticipation, a playful short film titled “Charging up for 2025” will premiere on December 16 at 6:00 PM across Mercedes-Benz’s social media channels.
The film features Antonelli, the rising Italian talent set to join George Russell on the F1® grid in 2025, behind the wheel of a disguised version of the upcoming CLA.
READ MORE: All Seven Championship-Winning Lewis Hamilton Cars on Display at the Mercedes-Benz Museum
Beginning at the snowy peaks of the European Alps, Antonelli drives through icy conditions, showcasing the car’s impressive energy recuperation capabilities. By the journey’s end, the CLA generates enough electricity to power the festive lights of a Christmas tree, embodying both its efficiency and a heartwarming holiday spirit.
The sequence, filmed on a closed course with professional supervision, highlights the CLA’s focus on sustainability and energy recovery.
The new CLA raises the bar for efficiency, with its advanced energy recuperation system enabling most braking events to convert kinetic energy back into the battery rather than relying on mechanical brakes.
This results in greater energy recovery, longer range, and enhanced sustainability—reflecting Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to innovation and performance.
With Kimi Antonelli’s promotion to the F1® team and the world premiere of the CLA, 2025 promises to be a landmark year for Mercedes-Benz, uniting cutting-edge technology and next-generation talent.
READ MORE: Mercedes-Benz Gains Approval for Level 3 Autonomous Driving at 95 km/h in Germany
Subscribe today for the freshest car news delivered to your inbox
