Mercedes Previews B-Class Electric Drive Concept Ahead Of Paris Debut
Next week the Paris Motor Show, Mercedes will be presenting a battery-powered electric variant of the B-Class. This concept vehicle is one of the first models to incorporate the term “Electric Drive” into its model designation, that in the future will be part of all battery-powered electric passenger cars from Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG and smart.
The B-Class Electric Drive concept is equipped with a 134bhp electric motor and has a range up to 124 miles on a single charge.
In addition to B-Class Electric Drive concept, Mercedes-Benz will also bring the production versions of the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive and the smart BRABUS electric drive to Paris.
The Concept B-Class Electric Drive is equipped with a 100 kW electric motor whose powerful 310 Newton meters of torque provide for attractive driving dynamics over a range of 200 kilometres. The battery can be charged at any standard domestic 230 V power outlet or alternatively – with rapid charging function – at a 400 V high-voltage terminal.
