The Mercedes-Benz plant in Rastatt started production in 1992. With more than 6,000 employees, it is the largest employer in the region. The A-Class,the GLA, the all-electric EQA, and the new CLA are built in Rastatt. With combustion engines, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, Rastatt's production covers the entire range of modern drive technologies. The all-electric Mercedes-Benz models flexibly roll off the same assembly line as vehicles with conventional drives.