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Mr250e, No question I loved my 2014/2017 B250e but alas the lease ended and I returned them which in hindsight was a mistake. I timed it badly as I thought the EQC was going to be sold in the US. So I leased an ICE MB but am prepared to turn it in for a EQB in 2022/2023. To your questions...

It was inevitable but just announced is the EQB with promised release in 2022 in the US. It is built on the ICE platform so interior space and specs should be similar. AWD with range in mid-200s. Still lags in terms or range but at least double the range of our beloved B250e. I think they...

Found this article entitled, "Forgotten electric cars: the Mercedes B Class electric drive." Here is link, https://www.topgear.com/car-news/electric/forgotten-electric-cars-mercedes-b-class-electric-drive#1 Enjoy the ride! P.S. Am still looking for a roomy replacement with more range, fast...

Saw on YouTube. Built on the GLB platform. Looks like a winner to replace our B250e. Likely available in Europe first and later in the US. The future is a little down the road! See picture here. https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/eq/all-electric-models/eqb/

Hello JoaoPintoReis, I was quite happy with my zippy electric B250e. I leased a 2014 and 2017, each for three years, and returned both rather than pay the residual buyout price. The main factor was that the 90 mile range during the warm months was okay but the 60 mile range in colder months was...

Hey all, After 6 years, no more B250e for Jeff Ray. Turned it in and now EV-less for a spell. It has been a fun run, albeit only 18K in total over six years. With covid and now Medicare eligible, less driving so we intend to make do with our ICE cars. Went shopping the day I returned my car...

So browsing around today, I saw talk about new models in 2022 (late 2021). Specifically, they talked about: 1. EQA. An GLA but all electric. 2. EQC. This we are familiar with but only sold in EU at this time. 3. EQE. This would be a GLE but all electric. So it is coming but not this...

So I got an email from a salesperson at the MB dealer I have bought/leased all my cars. You all have experienced the worst I am sure but with age and wisdom, I have come to expect this from time to time. The email was offering his assistance with my B250e lease coming to an end. First, I have...

Hey all, In my vast spare time recently, I have been looking at long-legged hybrids and trying to figure out if it would fit my commuting needs. To start with, there is only one hybrid that can supposedly drive EV only for 48 miles. It is a Honda and qualifies for the full $7500 rebate...

Hi everyone, miss you all as these are trying times. Am staying inside as we all do our bit. So the essential activities boil down to: 1. Grocery shopping to feed family of four. Yes, we drive the B to the store so we can get the heavy stuff back. The lines to get in are long but people are...

Messing around today and bumped into this MB hybrid EV/ICE 4Matic combo. A little bigger than our B250e but with half the battery size and range. Could work for me as I use my B250e to drive 10 miles to/from work and there is a outdoor 120v outlet at work. Then can use the ICE part for longer...

Got this message Monday morning after the car had been outside in near freezing temperatures for a few days. Maybe got this message once before with my 2014. Strange, don't shift but go ahead and drive to dealer (without shifting?). Well I took the key out and then put it back in to restart...

So I leased a loaded 2014 and turned it in with about 9K miles. It ended up in FL where it presumably is enjoying the temperate weather patterns (ex-hurricances). For those of you who own a 2014 or a 2015, how is it going? How many miles have you got accumulated. We mainly see posts when...

Perhaps I am in a down biorhythm state or just grumpy but am starting to question if driving an EV without a plug in home garage is more trouble than the ride is worth. Background: I have leased a B since 2014. Love the car, perfect urban getabout. No home charger, my local monthly indoor...

Hey all, Starting a new topic as a working charging infrastructure is needed to match more EV cars on the road. Some random observations to kick it off. Please feel free to add your observations and comments. 1. Broken public chargers. Reported by FordAnglia that the Chargepoint chargers at...

So I was at my dealer for the free charge, bfast and lunch. It is one of my mobile offices as they actually have two guest workstations. But I digress. As I was leaving, I saw two black EQCs plugged in and charging. So I stopped to get out and take a look. Putting price aside, I compared my...

So I have had a B for 4.5 years now. My 2014 had paddle shifters which greatly confused me so I did not use them much. This 2017 does not and just has E+/E/S modes and a range extender option. So I had it trickle charging on a 110 outlet over a few days so it was charged to the max (112.5%)...

So I remotely warm up the car before driving in the mornings when it has been parked outside overnight at any temperature below 40 F. What does the button do in the car and what do the three lights mean? When on, clearly, the climate control is on. Without looking at the manual, not sure what...

So overnight the last two nights, the car froze outside in 5 degree temperature. I had no issues starting the car and getting where I needed to go. However, at the dealer today looking to recharge the car. Usually, it goes at 6 kW rate, today only 2 kW. Is it possible that the car has...

Hi all, For the first time in 4 years, I got this message yesterday, "Inoperable HV Charger". At the time, I was at 29% and my other dial read around 75%. After restart, the message disappeared. In any case, I drove it to the dealer to charge up normally figuring if there was a problem, I...