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This kit is not limited to any country.

Here is a draft copy of the installation manual: https://www.dropbox.com/s/731m41cy39dx3qp/JdeMOMercedesInstallationInstructionsDRAFT%201March2019.pdf?dl=0

What is the “Tesla thing”?

Dear Mercedes-Benz B-Class ED / B250e owner, JdeMO will allow your car to recharge in 30-45 minutes (typically during a lunch or coffee stop), using over 22,600 fast charge stations worldwide. The same plug is used on EVERY continent (well, except Antarctica ;-) We have updated our website to...

Dear Mercedes-Benz B-Class ED / B250e owner, JdeMO will allow your car to recharge in 30-45 minutes (typically during a lunch or coffee stop), using over 22,600 fast charge stations worldwide. The same plug is used on EVERY continent (well, except Antarctica ;-) We have updated our website to...

We will pick up the P0 production hardware set from the waterjet company today, and send it to the fabrication shop. The first ten production JdeMO v3.0 circuit boards for the Mercedes are in production (100 PCBs have already been received... this step is populating the boards with components)...

Glenn, I’m not the only person working on this project! Come on down and visit us sometime at our 6700 square foot facility in Southern California. We have some other folks involved in this project: 1. Leighton - design and engineering 2. Jennifer - customer service, shipping 3. Mark -...

Testing is going well. I drove to a public fast charge station yesterday, with just 1 mile remaining. Within 23 minutes, I had 44%.

The Tesla motor used in the B-Class ED / B250e is shared with the 2012-2014 Toyota RAV4 EV. As the RAV4 fleet is older, the motor problems are well known. Leaking coolant is known that can enter the inverter and damage the electronics. Bearings wearing out is known (with motor noise). We...

I am happy to report that we performed the first DC fast charge on the 2014-2018 Mercedes B-Class ED / B250e. We will be offering kits called “JdeMO” that allow your car to recharge in 30-45 minutes, using 18,000 public CHAdeMO station worldwide. Specifications: 40kW charge rate 125 amps @...

I am happy to report that we performed the first DC fast charge on the 2014-2018 Mercedes B-Class ED / B250e. We will be offering kits called “JdeMO” that allow your car to recharge in 30-45 minutes, using 18,000 public CHAdeMO station worldwide. Specifications: 40kW charge rate 125 amps @...

We have opened up $1500 deposits for JdeMO for the B-Class ED / B250e https://shop.quickchargepower.com/JdeMO-for-the-Mercedes-B-Class-ED-and-B250e-JdeMObclassED.htm

JDapter Stub is useful any time that you need to charge, and there’s is an available Tesla charge station! This might help you find Tesla “Destination” Charge Stations: https://www.tesla.com/findusm#/?type=destination%20charger

Your Mercedes uses a Tesla onboard charger with any voltage between 100 and 250 volts. The max amperage is 40 amps (which can provide 9.6kW @ 240 volts * 40 amps). I recommend a 50 amp electrical circuit to be installed by your electrician, with a NEMA 14-50R wall outlet / receptacle. Then...