Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric step closer
Mercedes-Benz has big future plans for the all-electric powertrain and announced in Paris the first model with the Electric Drive label. This name will be in the future, any new Mercedes, AMG or Smart will adorn his power from batteries pit. The first is for the B-Class, which is no surprise. This model is designed so that it without major modifications can be made suitable for all kinds of drive lines. As we saw earlier this year a hybrid and natural gas variant on the scene.
Electric Drive
Coupled to the front wheels of the B-Class we find a 100 kW electric motor that is not less than 310 Nm know to bring forth. The range is still not bad with a specified maximum of 200 km. After such a journey, this electric three star simply hung on the wall or juice fast is supplied from a 400-volt terminal. Thanks to the clever design of the B-Class, the electric variant exact same interior space as the regular model. The market launch of the electric B-Class is scheduled for 2014.
AMG / BRABUS
In Paris, the B-Class is not the only electric car on the Mercedes-state are. The SLS AMG Coupe and Smart BRABUS will namely to make their presence felt at the Paris exhibition and also bear the Electric Drive label.
