Now introduces the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-CELL as its second electric car built in series-production conditions. The five-seater with battery-powered electric drive and features a generously dimensioned interior and luggage compartment for maximum versatility.
A total production run of 500 Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-CELL cars will be built at Rastatt from autumn 2010.
The car is powered by a quiet, locally emission-free electric drive with peak output of 70 kW (95 hp), developing a high torque of 290 Nm. The maximum speed is electronically set at 150 km / h.
The advantages of lithium-ion batteries include their compact dimensions and significantly higher efficiency in comparison with nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH) batteries. They offer 30 percent more energy density than NiMH technology, and 50 percent more power density. Also fully charged batteries, the Mercedes A-Class E-CELL has a range of over 200 kilometres (NEDC).
A range of charging options are available, including single-phase 230-volt sockets, three-phase sockets in a household wall-box, and public recharging points. Using a single-phase 230-volt network, it takes around eight hours’ charging time to accumulate the energy required for a range of 100 km (NEDC).
While the Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-CELL batteries are being charged at home or at a roadside charging point, the interior can be pre-heated or cooled to a temperature set by the driver.
Standard highlights in the premium quality “AVANTGARDE” version of this innovative electric car include bi-xenon headlamps, COMAND APS, an active park assist for automatic parking and the THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control system.
External features of this battery-powered electric car include the standard polar silver painted body and an “E-CELL” sign in silver lettering on the boot.
Mercedes-Benz applies the same high safety standards in the A-Class E-CELL as in all its other series-produced vehicles.
