2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-Cell
Mercedes-Benz introduces the next electric car built in series-production conditions – A-class E-CELL, which follows B-Class F-CELL.
A-Class E-CELL is a five-seater with battery-powered electric drive featuring large interior space and luggage compartment for maximum versatility. The batteries are stored in superb-protected and space-saving way in the vehicle's underbase.
The estimated range is of A-Class E-CELL is 124 miles. The emission-free electric drive delivers maximum output of 95hp and 290Nm of torque. There will be built 500 units at Rastatt from autumn 2010. The cars will be sold to a selected customers in several European countries like Germany, France and Netherlands.
Safety Concept:
- All cables are clearly colour-coded, and safety warnings are placed on high-voltage components.
- Generously dimensioned insulators and special plugs provide full contact protection for the entire system.
- An electronic controller continuously monitors safety requirements and immediately alerts the driver to any malfunctions in the high-voltage system.
- All high-voltage components are connected in an electric loop. This means that the high-voltage system is automatically completely disconnected in the event of a malfunction or an accident.
- The high-voltage system is also automatically completely disconnected when the ignition switch is placed in the "off" position, or in the event of possible faults.
- The system is continuously monitored for short circuits.
- An automatic drive disabler activated when the charging cable is connected prevents any possibility of the car being driven off by mistake.
Drive system | Electric drive, lithium-ion battery |
Continuous power rating (hp) | 68 |
Peak power (boost) (hp) | 95 |
Rated torque (Nm) | 290 |
Maximum speed (mph) | 93 |
Acceleration from 0 to 62 mph (s) | 14 |
Acceleration from 0 to 37 mph (s) | 5,5 |
Charging time for 100 km range (NEDC) | 8 h from domestic mains socket (230 V)3 h from wall-box / public charging point (400 V) |
Range (miles) NEDC | >124 |
Energy capacity of lithium-ion battery system (kWh) | 36 |
Payload (kg) *) As per EG directive, including driver (68 kg) and luggage (7 kg) | 350*) |
Luggage compartment volume (l) | 435 - 1.370 |