Making its first outing will be a concept version of the Electric Drive B-Class, packing a 100kW (134hp), 310Nm electric motor that Mercedes reckon is good for 200 kilometres of dynamic driving. The lithium-ion batteries (mounted in the so-called Energy Space in the floor) can be recharged from a standard domestic socket or a 400V high-voltage outlet.
Mercedes-Benz says the Concept B-Class Electric Drive is almost ready for production, with a launch slated in for 2014.
The Paris Motor Show will also host the world premieres of the production versions of the smart BRABUS Electric Drive and the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive supercar.
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