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I hope so! , I even left a message for the Mercedes of Nanuet, NY dealership and they said they couldn't say what they would offer at the end of my three year lease (December 2017) but I've heard verbally they will allow month by month for up to a year. That would suit me just fine I really...

I find it unbelievable (no really - not trying to insult you) that you were not made aware of the recall. There was a full stop-sale for about 2-3 months on the B-Class ED (B250e) from October to December 2015 while Mercedes and Tesla were working on the problem. Turns out it was very similar...

This is the issue reported to NHTSA (the 2015 recall). Since you did not take the car back when it occurred after the 4/2015 fix, you don't have the latest "fixed" software! The recall was carried out starting in December of 2015. So maybe your dealership is not performing the software upgrade...

If you don't see battery desiccant parts changed, they didn't do the service. Call MB USA CAC (Customer Assistance Center) and ask them to call your dealer to explain the service, feel free to mention my name William Tzouris they can look up the service I had done, no charge for parts or labor...

What is with all the offset front license plates? It looks terrible. Just put the dealer (manufacturer) bracket on the front of the car and be done with it. The front license plate protects your car from parking dings. I even got a rubber license plate surround to prevent front bumper...

It's not leather, if that makes you feel better. This is a high wear location and it is very likely "Mercedes Leather" aka vinyl. The Michelin MOE tires are good for 3 seasons, they are hard wearing and good. But Winter time, it has nothing to do with run-flat, get a dedicated winter compound...

I saw this about 10 years ago, translating vibration (or even engine heat) into electricity, it's just a question of how much this technology costs as an add-on to the car, how efficient and how much energy can be harnessed, how reliable the accessory is, and how much weight it adds. Same...

Yes the sensors are the same as the C-Class. SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM FOR Part Numbers (Mercedes OEM and Schraeder/AutoZone) Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive - 17" Wheels I had my work done at: Tire Warehouse 5 Warehouse Lane Elmsford, NY 10523 914-592-4900 Wiper Blades...

Oilerlord, The Mercedes B250e already limits your charge Actual SOC (state of charge) is as follows: 0% is really 5% Actual SOC (1.8 kWh remaining, always) 100% "normal" charge on the dashboard is really 80% Actual SOC, 28 kWh useable 100% "range" charge is really Actual 92.5% SOC, 31.5 kWh...

Is there an iron-clad warranty for this car sold by Mercedes that covers everything to 6 years/100k miles or 7 years/125k miles? (Like the Toyota Care Platinum Warranty) Those are about $2000 and cover everything. (Even on the 2012-2014 RAV 4 EV)

I'm comfortable with saying I could "guarantee" 68-72 miles of range on the worst winter days with range charge (NYC area). It's like somebody flips a switch in winter, the car has only 65% of the range of summer. I try everything, indoor garage, pre-conditioning, etc. My commute is 28-31...

The inverter turns the DC battery voltage into AC for the propulsion. is also makes AC for the 12v charging current. Inverter works anytime the car is in motion. So 12v charging is anytime the car is being used.

So the inverter has to be in use to charge the 12v batt. That's only when driving, am I correct about that?

Electric vehicles use the 12v for all the computing, temperature sensing, the battery charging, the timers, the telecommunications for web access to the car, etc. The manufacturers do not allow any connection from the Level 1 or Level 2 charging of the main (traction) battery to the 12v systems...

Just remember -- once a "regular" lead acid battery has been drained low, it is compromised, and you might only get half the life out of it, If you have deep discharged it a couple of times, it's even worse. Apparently the RAV4 EV and Mercedes are hard on 12v batteries. Some of the Toyota EV...

It is hard to know if you have the latest software. There is no way of knowing without scanning the car through the OBDII port. Too bad some of these Consumer OBDII / Bluetooth/ Smartphone App adaptors can't tell you. These warnings are suspicious -- reminds me of the old software bugs. BTW...

Coolant pump -- what kind of warning did the car give you? Was it drivable? Did you get stranded?

You won't do that well. Those tests are in sunny, dry, California where the weather is basically perfect for EVs, In real world my personal best is 115 miles on range charge, 105 miles on regular charge. Summer in NYC, 95 degrees, hot and humid. Yes all the math seems correct below, but you...

Hey oilerlord, what kind of range are you getting in the warm weather? Aren't you in Canada? Just a heads up this car is like Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in Winter/Summer. No amount of hyper miling helps when the battery heater kicks in efficiency goes way down. 66 - 82 mile range is typical even...

Congratulations Chuck, that's great news. Also interesting that they are phasing out the no-cost service. I think the current B250e model will be with us through the 2017 Model Year. The new design -- called the Mercedes ELC -- will debut in the fall at Paris, but only as a half-completed...