Mercedes B-class Electric Drive charging on 11 kW via Tesla's UMC

[@juamiso]

A quick research on forums indicate that it has the (Tesla) single charger, that means 11kW max on three phases.

[@Ecoenergy]

The models being provided here will have Menekes (same as UK) as lower capacity charge points practically do not exist here any more.The smallest capacity installed here is 22kw. There is no adaptor required, the Menekes to Menekes lead will let the B type charge at 11kw from the 22kw points.

[@glennmoloney7460]

Hi Bjorn. I know this post was time ago but do you think you'll do a review of this EV? Even with it's charging limitations & range I think it's an interesting EV & even shines in certain areas (road noise, quality etc) compared with some today's EV's. When I saw you did a review on a Mitsubishi i-Miev I thought there was hope yet. Cheers Bjorn & thanks for your informative videos.

[@sebastianbengsch9798]

I use an cable with ICCB, called Juice Booster for charging my B-Class at home and sometimes on longer trips. My car was delivered with a Type 2 charging cable for public chargers and wallboxes.

[@yazanalrawashdeh5882]

How the average far per charge battery

[@astrogirl1usa]

Mercedes is smart to use Tesla equipment and parts.

[@astrogirl1usa]

***** I think it would be too, perhaps they will eventually.

[@ezeo.7315]

Yes and No when you think about it

[@MylesV]

Not smart, lazy.

[@PiercedBrosmen]

Hi Bjørn. Looking forward fo´´to your review of the car. I got mine in the beginning of july, and I love it. It is my only car and I use it ever day. The car came with two charging cables. One was the regular 230V charger, and the other was a Tye 2 Mennekes cable, that fits nicely under the floor in the back. It's definately not a car that is ideal for long trips, but it fit my needs perfectly. I did however take it on a trop from Bergen to Oslo and back in August, which worked just fine since I wasn't in a hurry :) Again, looking forward for the review :) Hilsen fra Bergen.

[@steptoevs996]

Pierced Brosmen and how many charging stops u did ?

[@Baisemannen]

@@steptoevs996 Bergen - Oslo can be done in 3 charging stops in summer if you drive Geilo.

[@AnnaSedolfsen]

Can you please do a complete test of this EV? :)

[@dagarnerorvik5700]

Hi Bjørn. Just A few from 20k subscribers! Way to go! I'm looking forward to your coverage from the Model 3 event. And great that you are teaming up with Kman! Have fun over there and say hi to Elon 😉 /Dagge

[@jim82jim]

Can you test and review this car now? It is 2020 and it would be nice to know how does it compare with the new ev's on the market.

[@Baisemannen]

I have one. It's still a great car. I drive around with wife and two kids and it does the job. Very comfy and good to drive. Negatives are high consumption and not suitable for longer road trips. We've driven Bergen-Trondheim with it a few times but it takes to long. As a daily driver type of car I would absolutely recommend it.

[@TachaMarques]

@@Baisemannen Thank you so much, finally someone who can actually provide some feedback in 2021 :)

[@Baisemannen]

@@TachaMarques No problem at all 🙂

[@thijsvanleeuwen]

If this works, would charging work at the Tesla suppercharger? The interweb is also mentioning about retrofitting a 50kW DC fastcharger called "JdeMO"

[@bjornnyland]

no

[@MarkGarnettUK]

Bjorn is correct; no Tesla supercharging (same connector but the electronics not fitted). Charged from a Tesla destination charger, like any type 2 EV. The JedeMo is a thrid-party after-market retro firt of ChadeMo socket for rapid DC charging direct into the battery. Developed and available from a guy in USA. He is bringing it to Europe this year as kit that an advanced hobbyist or friendly garage to fit. Not cheap, and does not come with a fancy charging port (you pop the bonnet/hood and plug in under there) but would transform this excellent first-gen EV into a more useful car for longer distances (lack of DC charging means it only makes sense for certain use-cases - I am doing 18,000 miles per year but only because I have a consistent route that does not need public charging).

[@markvanderhelm922]

Are you going to review the b class?

[@bjornnyland]

+Mark Vanderhelm Yes :)

[@firefox39693]

+Bjørn Nyland how many kilometers have u put on it so far???

[@bjornnyland]

Landon Thomas Not much.

[@PSH69420]

When? :)

[@SilentShadovv]

@@bjornnyland Finner den ikke..

[@juamiso]

The smart ED (Electric Drive) had a 22kW optional charger (AC). Maybe they have that as well in the B Class.

[@MrTechfreak95]

+juanma Mico unfortunately no. :( I have asked Mercedes last year. They gave me that answer: Mercedes-Benz: "Thanks for your interest. The B-class has a 11 Kw integrated charger and currently it is not planned to launch a 22 Kw charger."

[@normundssprogis4583]

hey,Bjørn! What about battery upgrades? i heard this car is discontinued from further manufactoring..,but i really like it. What are your toughts?

[@mateuszo6806]

Bjorn, do You recommend this electric car? any issues with it?

[@stefanecker74]

Hi Bjoern, i am going to get a MB B-class edrive soon. I would gladly use the tesla UMC to charge it. Do you know where i can get it ? Ic ouldn´t find it at tesla website. Thanks Stefan

[@Yutani_Crayven]

Now this is a proper car. It looks amazing. Go home, BMW i3, you're drunk.

[@notenoughtime23]

May look better but both designed to fail the b class looks normal but no rapid charge function and the BMW i3 looks strange and only has 4 seats #designed to fail

[@Yutani_Crayven]

AArdy AArdvark They're small cars though, I think 4 seats is normal, isn't it?

[@PiercedBrosmen]

+AArdy AArdvark It all depends on your driving needs. I've had my B-class since the start of july and I've only had a need (or rather a desire) to be able to quick charge once. And I use the car every day. It charges just fine overnight on a regular plug.

[@Trades46]

I much prefer the BMW i3 since it is more special to look at and better engineered. Granted the B-class can seat 5 while the i3 seats 4 and the cargo space is larger in the Mercedes, the BMW has a frunk & supports DC Fast charging. However the B250e is FWD while the i3 is a proper RWD car with better weight balance, so it handles much better. Keep in mind I do own a B250 (gas powered) and while it handles fine & gets good fuel economy the freaking Runflats are shiiieeettt.

[@BenatarTribute]

Where can you get that charger?

[@steffanhaunterpedersen395]

Hei Bjørn. Er det bare en overgang 3 faset 400v Tesla UMC kabel du brukte?og har du merket noe slitasje på batteriet ved dette? Mvh Steffan

[@MrTechfreak95]

I can't understand why Mercedes do not offer optional a 22kW Charger + CCS... When they would do that i think many more People would buy the B-Class ED. ;)

[@jim82jim]

Can you do a review teslabjorn style??? Do if you have the chance.

[@davidbryant2872]

Does the plug on the car match the Tesla plug? I thought that was a unique Tesla plug. Or is there some kind of adapter you are using to connect the UMC cable to the Benz charge port?

[@bjornnyland]

+DAVID BRYANT Model S and B-class uses Type 2 plug which is very common in EU.

[@firefox39693]

No fast charging? Now that's a bad apple

[@zsoltcsaplar8054]

Hi tiger! How open this charging door! I can not open I push nothing happening! please help

[@griszaowniuk5775]

Hit harder 😂

[@GeorgeKostalevskiy]

Cable Type 1 or Type 2?

[@mzyck]

Does it work on supercharger???

[@JanSehic]

How about connection @ SuperCharger? does it work with AC recognition?

[@bjornnyland]

+Jan Sehic Many cars with Type 2 have tried connecting to a supercharger. But none get juice. Supercharger says: "No juice for joo!"

[@thorarnerugsveen5794]

Anyone who knows what kind of battery cooling there is on this car?

[@constantinohernandez2397]

hola buscu la luz de dia lado iquierdo para un b elertico 2014

[@RoaldHemel35]

Nice!

[@FINN-lz8ys]

Every day charge!) 80km only!

[@VGMusicMagic]

What year is this B-class?

[@MarkGarnettUK]

I think they were made from 2015 into 2017. The launch colours were white with blue side-mirrors/front-grill or blue with white side-mirrors/front-grill and big "Electric Drive" lettering (and ED logo) on rear door in the corresponding colour. Also made in other colours (without the lettering) but less common.

[@markbullock3741]

@@MarkGarnettUK Launch year was 2014.

[@stili774]

the umc should work with any car. like a wall box, only mobile ;)

[@stili774]

+Thomas Wolf (Hachtl) it should... In the German E car Forum some people tested. It should work fine

[@stili774]

***** OK, could be, it was only tested on 1 phase.

[@Tenus123]

Give me the math! :D

[@abueloeddie1]

Maths. Plural, Short for MathematicS

[@Mayhemm007]

One of the least-compelling EVs on the market right now, spec-wise.

[@markbullock3741]

But on the used market, a viable option for commuting, and around town. We live from two towns that are 15-20 miles (north or south) from our rural homestead. Its 96 mile range is just fine for our needs, and at less than 1/3 the price that it sold for new, the 2015 is affordable.

[@jacobbrackett4064]

I bet these batteries will last forever since no one is fast charging them and the tesla motor is set wicked low at 170 hp so you can not discharge them fast either.