Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive to Debut at the Paris Motor Show 2012

Paris Motor Show is all ready to set the auto market ablaze with so many new and exclusive vehicles making their debut during 29^th Sept – 14^th Oct. Another one on the list is the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive Concept. This will be mounted with a 100-kW electric motor and lithium-ion battery.

The exteriors of the car will be same as the regular B-class. The 100kW motor will run for approximately 124 miles, which is 199.5kms. In Europe there will be optional 230 and 400 V charging options and the speculations are that the battery packs will be provided by Telsa. The lithium-ion battery will be placed in the floor in front of the rear axle. With this there will be no extra space occupied and the B-Class electric will offer the same room as the regular B-Class.

This electric version is also being accompanied by the SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive and Smart Brabus Electric Drive cars.