Mercedes-Benz Company presented a new electric hatchback B-Class Electric Drive 2015.
Technical specifications Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive 2015
The developers tried to combine compactness and dynamism in an electric car, as a result of which the world saw new Mercedes series Electric Drive. The advantages of the car are mobility, improved ride quality and power reserve.
The electric car reaches a speed of 160 km/h, which is a sufficient indicator in city conditions. The 100-kilowatt electric motor has a power of 177 hp and provides fast acceleration for this class of car, reaching a speed of 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. Torque is 340 Nm.
To drive an electric car about 100 km, it must be charged for two hours from a 240-volt outlet. Full cycle Charging time is 4 hours, which is 2 hours less than a similar electric vehicle. On a single battery charge, the electric vehicle can travel up to 200 km.
Block lithium ion batteries 28 kW is located at the bottom of the electric vehicle, with the expectation of maximum stability and driving dynamics.
Interior and dashboard
Without even looking inside the electric car, you can note its small dimensions, which is a big plus in a city environment. And this is not surprising, because its weight is only 1750 kg.
From the driver's seat, you can feel like a pilot, stylish and extraordinary design of a truly luxurious Mercedes.
And, despite its external small size, there is enough space inside the electric vehicle to comfortably accommodate 5 people.
And thanks to the battery pack located in the lower compartment, the trunk of the car was also freed up.
To the dashboard Mercedes B-Class, all the necessary data on the technical condition of the electric vehicle is displayed. The driver can always check all the necessary indicators and battery charge level on the 5.8-inch display.
The big advantage of an electric car is full synchronization with mobile devices and PC. Control technical condition electric car, battery charge level, plot routes and estimate mileage, all this and much more can be done while the electric car is in the garage. It is only necessary special application for remote control.
New Mercedes-Benz SLS The AMG Electric Drive is the most powerful electric vehicle in the world. I invite you to find out more and admire the photographs of this handsome man.
Recently featured on Paris Motor Show The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive is on this moment the most powerful electric car produced in the world. Now this impressive SLS AMG coupe with electric drive is essentially the most affordable to order expensive car Mercedes with a price tag of $538,000, which is more than two and a half times more expensive than the regular SLS.
In addition to his harsh appearance in blue style liquid metal there is also a corresponding internal filling. This electric-powered SLS can reach 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 155 mph. 
Four electric motors, one for each wheel, are powered by a lithium-ion battery and produce 740 horsepower thanks to a special type of torque transmission separately to each wheel. Each wheel can also brake individually depending on road conditions. 
Liquid cooled accumulator battery installed in the same place where it is usually located fuel tank SLS AMG. It consists of 864 separate blocks in 12 modules, and the system was developed in the department Mercedes-Benz AMG In Great Britain. The same specialists who created the Kinetic Energy Recovery System KERS for Formula 1 cars worked here. Battery high performance works in conjunction with an advanced temperature monitoring system that controls cooling and air conditioning in case of overheating. 
Full charging from a standard 230 volt network takes 20 hours, but a quick charger is included. Charger at 22 kW, with which charging can be completed in 3 hours. As in the Formula 1 model, the battery is charged using braking recuperation. 
This electric car will go on sale on the German market next year.
Last weekend, he showed a new concept for an electric convertible of the near future, which you can’t perceive at all as a real-life prototype. When you first look at the photo, you instantly get the strong feeling that the Maybach 6 Cabriolet Concept is just a superbly made drawing, unusually painted, the car in which outwardly looks like an unreal work of art with detailing worthy of the best jewelry from the most outstanding craftsmen in the world.
However, the video says otherwise. The Cabriolet Concept is not fiction, but reality and it was actually presented in California!
It is probably not at all surprising that this incredible model has received the informal name: “haute couture technology”, the luxurious convertible is a continuation, refinement, of last year’s coupe and has a more practical, but no less stylish design that is undoubtedly capable of attracting attention.
Exterior view of the luxurious Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet Concept
Let's start with the appearance. 6 Cabriolet has a deep sea paint job and a massive chrome grille, inspired by trendy haute couture styles.
The car also has a very long hood, a short windshield, and 24-inch wheels with an unusual mounting method rarely used for cars of this type. luxury class, with a central nut.
At the rear, the designers created the image of a “ship’s stern”, descending from the width of the central part of the car’s interior to the narrowed part at rear bumper. Here one can see the obvious influence and inspiration for the artists who created the image of equally luxurious conquerors of the seas - premium yachts.
In the same part, the diffuser is clearly visible, driven into a shiny aluminum frame and narrow tail lights, which emphasize the width of the car. Finally, I created a custom fabric for the top woven with rose gold thread.
Please note that in such projects there are no trifles. Everything plays its own, often unobvious, but no less important role.
Interior 6 Cabriolet
The expressive style continues into the interior, where designers installed crystal white Nappa leather upholstery, rose gold interior detailing and wood floors with inlaid aluminum accents. The lucky ones who get to experience this splendor will also find retro instrument clusters, “floating” air vents, as well as a completely transparent central tunnel with blue fiber optic inserts.
The transmission for this electric car is provided by Tesla Motors. Mercedes engineers made it more comfortable, quiet and suitable for suburban commuters. long trips. The Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive competes directly with the BMW i3. When driven carefully, the B-Class offers approximately 161 kilometers of driving range from its 31.5 kilowatt-hour battery.
Specifications Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive
Availability: Now
Base price: $42,400
Tax benefits: $7,500
Technology: Electric car
Body type: Sedan
Number of places: 5
Driving distance: 137 kmonly on electricity
Battery size: 28 kWh
Charging speed: 10.0 kW
Design
This remarkable electric car fully inherits all the traditional visual details of its company: curly folds in the metal stretching from the hood to the trunk, an outstanding radiator grille with three horizontal sections and a brand symbol in the middle, headlights that elegantly curve to the sides of the car.
Only the “Electric Drive” icon on the outside indicates that it is electric car. Mercedes has packed all the power of an electric car into a calm, sophisticated design. This smallest car from Mercedes, which is 30 centimeters smaller than the more luxurious CLA model.
Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive in the electric vehicle market can only be compared with hybrids in terms of visual parameters Ford C-Max And Honda Fit Electric. Both of these cars are also hatchbacks and have tried to fit into a compact size.
And of course, the Mercedes B-Class seriously wins the pedigree when it comes to the materials and textures used. The dashboard is not entirely electronic. In the middle there is a 5.8-inch color display on which the driver can quickly view any information about the car and the battery charge status.
Also in this electric car its multi-layer structure is reliably hidden. Below the floor is space for alternative energy sources, be it batteries, compressed gas or hydrogen, right under the seats.
WITH new transmission, the engineers managed to lower the body by 30 centimeters, which makes it incredibly stable on the road. Excellent visibility and overview.
Performance
Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive is very powerful, as for electric cars. But anyway maximum speed it is specifically limited electronically to 161 km/h.
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is only 7.9 seconds and it is one of the fastest electric cars on the market. This can be done with all the power “stuffing” with serious 177 horsepower and 132 kilowatts on board. Of course it's not Tesla Model S. By the way, Tesla Motors supplies propulsion systems for the B-Class.
Daimler engineers configured the system more restrained to avoid jerks, harshness, and jerking. The B-Class didn't chase torque like the Chevy Spark Electric did. And the ride turned out to be incredibly quiet, precise both for city roads and highways (few electric cars offer this symbiosis).
Tesla's propulsion system does not make itself felt until 40 km/h. And there are two other ways to run it. The first is to turn on the “S” mode by pressing the “Sport” button on dashboard. And the second method, more subtle - press the acceleration pedal, keep it pressed halfway and then you will feel a small click from the pedal. That's it, this will take you to the limit of 98 kW and plus 34 kW additionally. This system also greatly increases responsiveness with less pedal pressure.
In handling, turning and braking tasks, the engineers did an excellent job testing their fleet. Thanks to this, it all works as brilliantly as in other luxury Mercedes models.
Efficiency / Distance
We are accustomed to using a simple formula for more accurate distance calculations: 1 kWh = 5-6 kilometers. The B-Class Electric Drive has a battery system with 28 kWh. And if you take 5.5 km (average number of kilometers), you will get approximately 154 km of riding distance.
We'll tell you another one important feature. The B-Class Electric has one button that can increase the battery capacity and, accordingly, the resulting distance. When charging, you need to press this button and you will get a jump in charging capacity from 28 kWh to 31.5 kWh, which promises a driving distance of up to 177 km. Such an increase of 10% will be due to the battery being filled to full capacity, but will reduce its overall life expectancy.
You can also improve the duration of your ride by constantly switching between D, D-, D+ (for hill descents). If you get tired, just put on D-Auto and the car will regulate it itself using radar.
Recharging
Charging for this powertrain comes with an unprecedented 10 kW. Almost all electric cars have 3.3 kW and 6.6 kW chargers. And for this, you will need to install a 40-amp, 240-volt home wall charging system. Perhaps later it will be supplied with the car.
Thanks to this filling fully charged from 0% to 100% happens in an excellent 4-5 hours. Mercedes considered adding some kilometers to spare gasoline engine, to make the electric car compact, but rejected this option. They managed to get along just fine without him.
B-Class Electric Drive does not support systems fast chargers(using CHAdeMO or SAE Combo). Mercedes engineers said that they were not ready to sacrifice external aesthetics by cutting a large hole in the body for the sake of fast standard connectors. These will be considered in future models.
Passenger seats and trunk
The electric car has 5 spacious seats for passengers. This is also a significant difference from its competitors. The B-Class Electric Drive, thanks to its first-class battery pack, offers uncompromising space for passengers and luggage.
The B-Class Electric easily steps over BMW competitor i3 in terms of luggage space. The electric car has 0.5 cubic meters. meters (501 liters). The i3 only has 0.26 cc. meters. And if you lower rear seats, then you have 1.4 cubic meters at your disposal. meters or 1444 liters.
Safety
Official ratings from NHTSA and IIHS are not yet available. The electric car is equipped with the best radar system accident prevention and electronic system emergency braking. This combination of systems always gives a visual, clearly audible warning and immediately assists with braking if the situation requires it.
There is also a standard set: line presence assistant ( Lane Keeping Assist), blind spot detection system, active parking assistance system.
Price
This stunning car has a base price of $41,450 (plus shipping of approximately $925). The price also directly confronts it with BMW model i3.
Navigation system, LED running lights(front dimensions, sidelights), collision warning, parking assistant, upward movement assistant when tilting. The car also has the same set of options and choice of interior parts as other Mercedes cars.
Battery warranty is 8 years or 160,000 kilometers.
Comparison of similar cars
Let's start with the battery capacity. The B-Class has 28 kWh, the LEAF has 24 kWh and the BMW i3 has 22 kWh.
Those who want to buy a luxury electric car, but have no interest in the Tesla Model S (for general or price reasons), can only consider two great options V Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive and BMW i3. There are two main parameters that will make this a little easier: exterior design and availability of additional gasoline engine, increasing driving range.
Both cars handle great (as you'd expect from BMW and Mercedes) and are very comfortable. The BMW i3 sacrificed some things in terms of comfort, namely the electric seat adjustment and made the tires narrower. And all for the sake of less weight and increased productivity in the distance. And therefore, thanks to the help of a gasoline engine, it can travel long distances. Mercedes is a more versatile platform, even if it offers around 160 km. And its 5 seats instead of 4 in the i3 are also important for some. And, perhaps, we will end with the advantage of partnership with Tesla Motors.
Purchase Features
It will be available throughout the US in late 2015. Since we are talking about official deliveries, it will most likely begin to appear in Europe and Asia in early to mid-2015. We advise you to inquire with dealers in your region.
