The ALL NEW Mercedes GLA 250e Plug in HYBRID

[@TheRealRussellSmith]

Good to see you back! Happy 2021!

[@npoleary]

And you Russell! Thank you 😊

[@Mikels2000]

Got our GLA 250e couple a weeks ago in denim blue. She, is, lovely!

[@npoleary]

Very nice mikels2000! Mastered all of the buttons yet? 🤓

[@ArmandoPerez-qk4xq]

Aloha Nick is Armando again Aloha 🤙🏽 just want to thank you for replying to me! How ever I’m still a little bit confused because you said if my car has a keyless feature it sure work on my trunk right? Well I can open my doors keyless by just placing my hand on the handle so this means my car supports keyless entry right? So why is still not working when I try to open my trunk whit my feet?

[@npoleary]

No worries! Well it is for the UK, but as I mention in my videos specs vary massively. For example all cars are standard equipped with Sat Nav in the UK but some countries round the world don’t have that. Same for Keyless, in the UK, 9/10 if you have Keyless Go (where you can unlock the car with just the key in your pocket and handle) then you’ll have hands free access too. There are other considerations, specs vary of course round the world so this might not be present on non UK cars, there was a chip semiconductor shortage that I heard affected some specs of cars a couple of years ago and/or it might be on a different package in a different country. Best thing to do for specs is to chat to Mercedes staff and they can help, reach out to a local dealer and they’ll give you hand and offer tailored advice.

[@asifsaddique431]

Woohoo finally! I love my GLA HYBRID

[@GH-nj9fy]

Question mate. Looking at getting one, is it essential to have a charging point at home?

[@asifsaddique431]

@@GH-nj9fy definitely, there is a promotion on currently . You get a free bp chargemaster charger with it. I do warn you though its probably the worse charger currently on the market, too many issues and bad reviews and the associated app too is shockingly bad!

[@RossTallo]

Brilliant, thank you 🙏🏻

[@amohsen9848]

Dear Nick Please advise how much is the cost to replace 6.5 kw high lithium battery that’s installed in the first generation of MB hybrid E350e. I hope there’s an affordable cost for replacement in the UK.

[@npoleary]

Really sorry I wouldn’t know, you’ll have to get in touch with a Mercedes dealer. If you give them the reg or chassis then they can find out for you 👍🏼

[@snuggles03]

Ohhh wow .....Geländewagen A class.....now I totally understand what my GLA 250 actually means ....thanks nick ❤️👏👏

[@npoleary]

🤓 aha! There you go! 😝

[@Brainar]

Hi Nick Do you know if the heater for the coupé is a peltier element or a heatpump

[@npoleary]

Hi Jonas, really sorry I don’t know that one! For that sort of info, if you speak to your local Mercedes-Benz parts department, I’m sure they’ll be able to advise on that.

[@k15eye]

Hi , is there a deferred time charging option ? I would like to plug the vehicle and for it to start charging at 2 am when my electric is on the cheap tariff. Thanks

[@scottmurray8483]

You can with the BP Charge Master some other boxes you can't.

[@npoleary]

Hi Matthew, unfortunately no this is usually down to the charger. There are a couple of manufacturers who do have this feature but there are also quite a few who don’t. However if you opt for the BP Chargemaster solution that Mercedes-Benz recommend then you’ll be able to do this from there. Hope that helps!

[@k15eye]

@@npoleary thank you. Your videos are fantastic.

[@SuperKoreanzombie]

Nick, see the official MPG on 250e is 280 combined, does that mean when it’s running solely on the electric motor alone?

[@eleniavella9442]

What is the best mode to put the car in so it charges while driving? Meaning battrey level will go up while using the car. Tks

[@npoleary]

Hey Elenia, there is no charge program while driving as the car cannot do this. The idea of a plug-in hybrid is to get the electricity from something that isn’t fuel like a charge point or the mains in your house. Battery level just keeps the battery level where it is as the moment and prioritises using the engine. The car also does have brake recuperation which helps put some power back into the battery but won’t recharge it fully. Hope that answers your question

[@neog1248]

Great video, Nick! I have a couple of questions regarding this plug-in-hybrid specifically, I often like to sit in the car with the engine turned off and listen to music for quite a while. I’m afraid that the 12v battery in this car would drain and make the car unable to start. Can you please clarify that for me? The second question, since it is a hybrid, if I turn on the engine (when it’s running on electric) while sitting at a standstill on my driveway, does the 12v battery drain then by using the radio, or is it charged by the hybrid battery? Or does the radio/infotainment use the power from the hybrid battery when the engine is running on electric (at a standstill)? Also what type of glass is used in the side windows? I’m quite uncertain in these regards and it would be nice if you could answer them! Thank you!

[@npoleary]

Good question! Honestly it would take a while for the 12V battery to drain but yes you’re right it is charged by the hybrid system when everything is on (ignition on and ready to drive etc) Don’t worry as well if for any reason the 12V battery did get low from not actually starting it and driving you will have had notifications on the car’s screen, in the app and via email too. I’m sure you’ll see one of them! Hope that answers your questions

[@neog1248]

@@npoleary Thank You!

[@elsiecovington8481]

You couldn't give me an electric car!!!!!!!!! I prefer gas!!!!!!!!

[@neog1248]

@@elsiecovington8481 I never said I would give you one. But I think it’s very senseless of you to disregard electric cars since they are better for the local environment.

[@andershagberg6878]

Happy New Year Nick! Love my new GLA 250e

[@Doverbeach32]

Best wishes for 2021 Nick! Please, please, please review the new GLE Hybrid. There is such a lack of information/attention on the GLE de. Please do review it. Thanks Nick

[@npoleary]

Hey doverbeach32, Already done a video on one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqfEaWiubMh7jKs I know what you mean though, this one apparently sold the day after I filmed and Mercedes-Benz of Poole haven’t one since! They’re like gold dust! It’s probably because it has the biggest Lithium-ion battery found in any Mercedes hybrid which means it goes the furthest! Plus it has that awesome widescreen MBUX display 👌🏼

[@Doverbeach32]

@@npoleary thanks Nick! I went ahead and ordered one! I am convinced that I have ordered a fantastic car that will serve the family and I well. I’ve watched and read everything out there and I am always surprised at how little there is to digest. It really does appear to be an all round excellent car. Thanks so much for providing unparalleled content quality Nick

[@npoleary]

Thank you! I’m sure you’ll love it! And any questions, be sure to message me on here! If that’s the case doverbeach32, you might like my video next week 👀 I’ll give you a clue, it does involve hybrids and electric!

[@Doverbeach32]

@@npoleary haha brilliant! Thanks so much, I’m already looking forward to your next video! 👀

[@jojoco6737]

Oh my. I love my current GLA 250 and now This, I’m salivating. Lol

[@npoleary]

They are pretty awesome cars! I’d love one! 🤓

[@jojoco6737]

@@npoleary . And you sell It really well!!!.

[@Tonde]

This video is really done professional way, nice to watch! I have been driving now 8months A250e and still learned new from this video that ECO mode also reduces electric engine power, did not know that. I have been using EL-mode only in my A250e, all-time average consumption now 0,1L/100km (2352mpg) after 8months.

[@npoleary]

Awesome thank you for your kind comments! Well with a figure that high, I guess your engine has barely been on 😅 All down to your individual journeys! For me most of my journeys would result in a similar figure to be honest!

[@Tonde]

@@npoleary Yes, I still have 77% petrol in tank filled by sales agent 8months ago, my A250e petrol engine indeed has been barely on 😅 This plugin-hybrid powertrain enables very low consumption numbers if daily journeys are favourable.

[@moyinhoudinionayade3811]

Happy new year Nick, thanks for these very informative videos. I have a 68 c220d and ill like to ask how to activate the Internet browser on it, also is it possible to download apps like Spotify on it?

[@npoleary]

Hey Moyin, unfortunately no you can’t download apps but to activate the internet head over to this one I made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3nPn4GCedV8gJY It’s on the Mercedes me portal on the website. Just bear in mind that it’s main purpose is to give your devices internet access. So like tablets for kids or passengers in the back with their own devices. You probably pay monthly for your phone anyway so there would be no need to pay twice to send internet to your phone.

[@asifsaddique431]

Hi Nick , I am trying to use the bp Chargemaster app for charging this, do I put the actual battery size or the usable size in order for it work the costs etc out for me. Thanks

[@npoleary]

Usable battery size 🤓

[@Markyreg]

Thanks for another great video Nick 👌

[@npoleary]

Thanks Mark!

[@ArmandoPerez-qk4xq]

Mahalo Nick 🤙🏽 I will reach out to my Mercedes Benz dealership for more answers

[@HowtoMakeThings]

Hi Nick, what’s your thoughts EQA vs GLA Hybrid? I really can’t make my mind up regarding going full electric or hybrid, and the value of each vs ££. Would love to see a video comparing the packs and knowing where your head is at with it.

[@npoleary]

Hey How to Make, that’s a good video suggestion there! Thank you! But to help answer your question now, it’s up to you! For starts a full electric vehicle is going to cost more than a plug-in hybrid. But because it runs solely on electricity, it’ll be cheaper to run in the long run. It depends on the journeys you do and what you use the car for. Because my daily journeys are pretty much always under 20 miles, I could actually make do with a plug-in hybrid and if I went further, then it’ll just switch over to the engine. What sort of journeys do you do on average? What sort of distance?

[@Brainar]

Hi Nick thank you for the nice videos. I have a question about cigarette light port. Do you know what is the maximum effect you can attach to it? Like 120watt or ?

[@npoleary]

Just devices up to a maximum of 180 W (15 A) 🤓

[@HowtoMakeThings]

Hi Nick, I watched a video showing the rear seats able to move and recline but not sure this is offered in the UK. The Mercedes website certainly doesn’t mention it, do you know is this only in a certain country?

[@npoleary]

Hey How to Make, no sadly not offered in the UK There were a couple of launch cars that featured this (that might be what you’ve seen online) but it’ll be country specific option for that one. An alternative model called the GLB offers this if you need it 🤓

[@asifsaddique431]

Hi Nick , Electric mode: I noticed when I make a small trip i.e. 3-4 miles on Electric only mode, the trip data on the app shows a difference in total travel miles and electric miles, a tiny difference like half a mile difference for the above journey, does that mean even in electric mode it would still use the petrol engine . It does the same in other modes like Comfort too, and I can swear the engine was not engaged atall, so what is this difference?

[@npoleary]

Hi Asif, Never noticed that before, if I’m honest I’m not sure...I’d be curious to see what it says in the car on the trip computer

[@juanjosecestaubaraibar74]

Best wishes and Happy New Year and thanks for a new interesting and very clear video.

[@19sinclair76]

When talking about Dynamic Select drive modes, it would be good to mention that use of navi will influence the behavior of (at least) the Comfort mode. If you set some destination and use Comfort mode, it will optimize the use of electric driving for the whole route so that basically the battery will last to the end of the journey. This is significant difference compared to driving Comfort mode without navi (which means battery first and the rest of the journey will use petrol). In this context, I miss two things. Firstly, it would be useful to have option for round-trip, so that the battery would last the whole trip from home to place where there is no charging opportunity available, and back home. Now I need to set the final destination as home address and set intermediate destination as the place I am actually going. This works, but it is not quite straightforward to do. Secondly (because of lack of the round-trip option), I would like to set intermediate destination via Mercedes Me application and send it to the car. According to my knowledge it is not possible at the moment. Any comments for these?

[@npoleary]

Hey Juha, absolutely thank you! I try to balance detail but not too much detail in the videos and yes you’re right, any data you can send to the car (i.e letting it know where you’re going) it will help. As far as I’ve seen also that you can send single destinations to the car via the app but not multiple ones. Theoretically it could be done I guess with a software update but I wouldn’t know if that’s in the works or not. We’ll just have to keep an eye out!

[@patriklinden1372]

So let say you go for a longer trip. When you enter the final destination in the navi. Will it for example use electric in the city and petrom/both on the highway to save battery?

[@19sinclair76]

@@patriklinden1372, Yes, that’s the way it works.

[@npoleary]

It can do, there’s a menu option in the EQ menu called “Electric in the City” which you can toggle on or off depending on your preference.

[@elsiecovington8481]

When the elites that are Pushin all these electric cars start to ride around on electric airplanes then I might consider it too!!

[@anneflynn5751]

Hi nick, love your videos How long are customers waiting at your dealership for the GLA250e? I ordered mine in may 2021 with a lease company and I haven’t got a date yet thank you

[@npoleary]

Hey Anne, really sorry I don’t know for sure as I don’t get involved with that side of things too much. Most factory orders from car dealerships from what I’ve heard are almost like open date orders until the semiconductor situation is resolved, all car manufacturers won’t know for sure.

[@anneflynn5751]

Hi nick thanks so much for the reply I will carry on waiting patiently I think it will be worth it!

[@laurireinkort1604]

Happy New Year. Thank you for the video. Question... What is the model you are standing next to at the beginning of this video? Thank you

[@npoleary]

Hi Lauri, If it the but where the music is playing then it’s a GLC 63 S. Or if it’s the bit where I start talking, it’s an E400d Cabriolet 🤓

[@markshaz8691]

Happy New Year Nick.

[@GH-nj9fy]

Nick, is a home charging point essential for the gla250e?

[@npoleary]

Like a wallbox? No you don’t have to have one, but if you’re going to use a normal plug then it will take longer. 7.2kw Wallbox: 1.75hrs 2.3kW Domestic Socket: 5.5hrs If you’re going to use a domestic socket, just make sure you have it tested by an electrician first.

[@teja8370]

Hi how to charge apple mobile in stranded GLA250e!! please let me know, Thank you.

[@npoleary]

Hey Tej, Apple iPhones have yet to adopt a USB-C standard so at the moment to plug in to charge you’ll need a dongle. I recommend these ones here: bit.ly/USB-CtoUSB

[@SuperKoreanzombie]

Nick does the Electric motor and petrol work at the same time or they switch between them in sport mode? Thanks

[@scottmurray8483]

Same time

[@npoleary]

Hi Masato K, yes Scott’s right! All at the same time in sport mode 🤓 he beat me to it 😉

[@scottmurray8483]

@@npoleary haha you taught me everything I know Nick, thought you deserved a day off! HNY look forward to another year of top content from you 🍻

[@SuperKoreanzombie]

Ah thanks guys Super!! When I was Toyota, the hybrid had a mind of its own and you couldn’t choose which engine to be in

[@npoleary]

Oh I do have days off, sometimes...but I’m always doing something on KZbin everyday 🤪 Filming, editing, responding to comments, planning next video...I had Christmas off! Haha 🤓

[@joedandrea3707]

Hi Nick can you do 2021 gla35 full option please amg

[@npoleary]

Awesome thanks Joe! Added to the list! If I get my hands on one, I might consider it!

[@waelelsayed8584]

Hi How much the price of new high voltage Letium ion battery for GLC300e ?

[@npoleary]

No sure on the cost of one to be honest, but they’re likely be a few thousand pound as they an integral part of the car just like the engine. The batteries though are still expected to last for many many years, even as long as the engine! In the UK the whole car’s warranty is 3 years but the battery is 6 years for peace of mind.

[@waelelsayed8584]

@@npoleary I hope it last for years and years every time I read article about hybrid batteries and it’s highly cost I feel pain in my stomach

[@npoleary]

Shouldn’t be any more expensive than an engine brand new

[@paulj1932]

Hi Nick, enjoying the videos... Question, can you charge the battery whilst driving? BMW have the facility to do so (appreciate it is at the expense of fuel economy).

[@npoleary]

Hey Paul, unfortunately no. The first C-Class and E-Class models you could but it defeats the point of having a hybrid in the first place. It’s convenient for sure the idea of a hybrid is to power some of the miles with the engine off to combat emissions. Plus when you’re actually on the road, it’s cheaper to go a mile on electricity (from the mains) than fuel by about a 1/3 so even if you could, I wouldn’t.

[@paulj1932]

@@npoleary Thanks for confirming. Once the battery is depleated, does it mean the car runs at reduced power, as the battery engine can't be deployed?

[@npoleary]

Yes it will have slightly reduced power as only the engine will be running. Cleverly though it’ll still try to turn the engine off to save power as you slow down (like an extended version of start / stop technology) to help with reduced running costs. When convenient, just plug it back in again 🤓

[@oliveringram3056]

Somewhere I read that the total output was 218hp. Was this wrong..?

[@npoleary]

Hey Oliver, So when you get down to technical specs, the engine can put out 160hp and the electrical motor can put put out 102hp. Combined they achieve 218hp, this is to balance efficiency with performance. Still...7.1 secs 0 - 60 mph, it’s pretty quick! 2nd fastest GLA (excluding the AMG models)

[@oliveringram3056]

@@npoleary Thanks Nick.

[@EasternVibez]

Hi Nick i love your videos! and with all info and videos you’ve made me want to get mercedes! any current deals on motability at the moment?

[@npoleary]

Hey jamal ali, Thank you! Glad you like them all! Ah sorry! Haha Yes there are always offers on Motability and you can get a few selected models on there too! The prices are set in there by Motability but they offer an extreme value for money! Check it out here: www.motability.co.uk

[@michaelreader9190]

Hi Nick I have been watching your KZbin videos for a good few months now when I became interested in the GLA250e, they definitely helped me make up my mind to go for the Mercedes and the GLA250e , iv watched lots of different country videos on this car Before I purchased it so was good to see your latest video , do you know if Mercedes in future software updates will add delayed charging into the car as I made inquiries and indication seamed to be they should ? Great videos , happy new year

[@npoleary]

Thanks Michael! Glad you like the vids! Honestly I’m not sure, I have never seen an update that added a specific feature to a car in Mercedes to date but you never know they could do! Fingers crossed!

[@old_lion]

Hi Nick, thanks for your good wishes. :) I also wish you and your loved ones a happy and healthy new year. In the meantime I have picked up my new E-Coupé from Mercedes. On winter wheels -> ​@t​ All the best Sven

[@npoleary]

Ooo nice! Ah I bet it looks stunning 👌🏼 Mastered all of the buttons yet? 🤓

[@old_lion]

@@npoleary The hidden functions in the submenus of the MBUX are exciting. 🤪 In my previous post the link to the photo was unfortunately "lost": instagram.com/p/CIaD42wgqnH/?igshid=1okz1m2vqcyc8

[@npoleary]

Looks awesome! I gave it a like on Instagram!

[@old_lion]

@@npoleary Thanks a lot. - The silver is easier to keep clean than the dark paint. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MohamadNazzal]

happy new year 🥳

[@TheOlivermasterson]

Does the car only charge upto 7.5kw? We were plugged into a 43 kw and the car would only take 7.5 ?

[@npoleary]

Yes it will DC Charging is only found on models with a large lithium ion battery like EV’s. Your GLA’s hybrid battery is 10.6kWh where has a EQC for example is 80kWh. It doesn’t take long though, it’s approx 1.5 hours from flat 🤓

[@TheOlivermasterson]

@@npoleary or the Land Rover evoque hybrid that will charge at 22! Really wish I never bought this car 🚙:(

[@npoleary]

Hey TheOlicermasterson, What size is the battery in the Land Rover?

[@TheOlivermasterson]

@@npoleary 0.2-15 kWh 46-307 V lithium-ion

[@npoleary]

Ah interesting and reading online it also uses a Type-2 connector. Honestly I think Mercedes-Benz have taken a balancing act of space available in the car. As it converts AC to DC (to charge the actual battery) with the onboard charger, the more kW’s it has to convert, the bigger the unit. It may have been chosen to save boot space or something to be competitive with other makes & models.

[@Ken.Howard]

From Australia: just wondering why you give all metric figures at the start, then suddenly switch to miles instead of kms.... seems very strange???!!

[@npoleary]

Hi Ken, This is what we use in the UK. All of our speed limits are in mph but measurements on cars in the brochures are shown in millimetres.

[@Ken.Howard]

@@npoleary Oh ok, isn’t that confusing?

[@npoleary]

No not at all :) Haha Some of my friends complete runs in km, but then in the car it’s miles an hour. And then weight and height can be measured in either cm or ft and inches. If someone’s not sure then they’ll probably just convert it on their phone.

[@Icarus_and_Me]

Thanks for this clip Nick I have watched many of your videos over the past two years and all are very well presented. Was not aware of the GLA250e, will definitely consider it when we let our wonderful GLA 200 CDI go. Would love a full electric MB yet cannot bare the look of the front end of those models I'm sorry to say. The hybrid models may be the way to go for me in the near future.

[@kayesmith8040]

I'm ready to upgrade, how much?

[@npoleary]

Hey Kaye, GLA 250e’s start from approx £33k in the UK 🤓

[@rocketretro7200]

Customers waiting for these cars to arrive at the UK dealer from the manufacturer should be aware that spec's have been downgraded after the original order. I ordered mine at the end of September, If you ordered a premium plus package (extra £3500) for instance. In October they changed the spec. it won't have electrically operated seats, electric tailgate operation and the upgraded sound system and that's what I know about, on top of that MB increased the price by £2500. They are being very cagey about this, so inspect the vehicle and question everything. Nick, if I am wrong I will correct.

[@npoleary]

Hey Rocketretro, I know the whole Semiconductor thing isn’t great as Semiconductors are found in literally everything electronic in a car and inside of a car there can be 100-200 of them. This is affecting everyone and every manufacturer on the planet (not just car manufacturers) mainly because most companies themselves don’t manufacture semiconductors. I’d strongly recommend that you watch this video which will give you an insight on to what is going on. It’s well worth a watch as it doesn’t just affect cars, it also affects other electronic devices too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5axZKKHrZKibJo If you’ve got an order, I’m sure your local Mercedes will be keeping you up to date with any relevant info if it is affected.

[@rocketretro7200]

@@npoleary Nick, always enjoy your videos by the way. If you think that Mercedes have kept me updated after it arrived at the dealers and I was invited to see it before collecting it on March 1st, then they have updated me. I feel that other features will be culled, such as the dash cam feature that could be activated at a cost. Im looking forward to picking it up but my enthusiasm has been tempered because it doesn't have the features I ordered and Mercedes increased the price significantly. If I had known I would have ordered a basic model.

[@rayempireentertainments656]

Why am I not seeing 4matic at the back of my GLA benz

[@npoleary]

It depends 🤓 Not all GLA’s are 4MATIC, however if you’re sure you do have 4MATIC and you’ve purchased Approved Used, there is the possibility the previous owner had it de-badged.

[@sadoldgit313]

Until governments sort themselves out with charging sources and manufacturers solve the issue of recharging rates the only way forward for the foreseeable future is self charging hybrids! Does MB have a plan to introduce self charging models?

[@npoleary]

Don’t worry the charging infrastructure grows month by month! On average, about 500 new connectors go up a month in the UK at the moment but I can imagine it’s going to increase even further as we draw closer to 2030. Now it’s an interesting topic Self Charging Hybrids as they sound really cool but due to emission regulations to help with the warming of the planet, self charging hybrids don’t do enough to help. They reduce emissions but nowhere near as much as a plug-in hybrid. Take the Self Charging Lexus UX 250H for example, it’s emissions are 94 g/km but a GLA 250e Plug-in is 32 g/km. Manufacturers are set targets to get the emissions down as low as possible and if they don’t, they are fined and potentially go out of business. I’d say it’s unlikely Mercedes-Benz will but plug-in hybrids are easy to live with! If you have off road parking, you can potentially wake up everyday with a full charged car and a pre-heated or pre-cooled interior!

[@npoleary]

Ah Mercedes have got that covered too, regarding battery production. Daimler & Mercedes have got a complete section on their website about sustainability and battery production in their new plant. They’re working on that too. I’m sure electrical charging sockets will soar soon! However even battery technology should sway that way too, faster charging and greater capacity meaning greater range! Fingers crossed for it all!

[@gerrycollins2335]

How about a discussion of the prices of the various trims and options? Not insignificant when talking Mercedes.

[@npoleary]

Hey Gerry, With regarding prices, it can change if there is a price update throughout the year, plus also it can be completely different depending on the country the Mercedes is supplied from. I try not to talk to much about prices because of this so hope you understand best to speak with your local showroom for that or the website can give a clear difference when configuring one 🤓

[@asifsaddique431]

Hi Nick, I have had my GLA HYBRID for nearly three months now, tried all the driving modes and I get the most electric miles on ECO mode, for example on a 110 mile trip with 65 motorway miles and rest local I tend to get an impressive 45 miles of electric which is above the advertised range. So that would mean some of the miles are from braking regeneration and some from the combustion engine, thats where I get slightly worried, if it is also from my combustion engine, how much if it uses the petrol to charge the battery? as that wouldn’t really be economical right? or maybe I don’t exactly know how I get the total of these electric miles.

[@npoleary]

Hey Asif, to be honest it’ll be all down to the various mode you’re in on DYNAMIC SELECT or even the brake recuperation mode on the paddles. Rest assured the only way it will be gaining extra power would be when your foot isn’t on the accelerator and you’re slowing down with the brake or just gliding to a stop.

[@jesseturner9865]

Still waiting for these state side 😕

[@npoleary]

Yeah must admit I’ve not seen any here in the states (I’m on holiday at the moment) I know car models vary a lot round the world!

[@jesseturner9865]

@@npoleary We've only got the 48volt mild hybrids this year.

[@npoleary]

@jesseturner9865 dang, hopefully they bring it out somewhen!

[@asifsaddique431]

Anybody else having issues with their GLA 250e model making clicking noise when braking and accelerating around 10-15 mph speed? A few others have too on Facebook Mercedes group, got mine booked

[@wy3131]

After a lot of consideration for the next car in my update cycle (2021) and getting excited initially with M/B’s hybrid models, but now realised that this hybrid design really is a product made for the car industry, to allow the industry to transition and get us consumer to pay for it. One really has to question why should owners care to pay for both the maintenance of an ICE AND an electric drive train in an unnecessarily heavy car? Individually, the performance of the electric drive alone is pretty pathetic while the ICE alone is also pretty poor. Love my A-Klasse, but it would appear my next will be a straight jump to full EV (?Tesla) and then come back to M/B when the old car industry (M/B, BMW, Audi and others included) has made the full transition to EV and offers a product that’s competitive to Tesla and other full EV brands.

[@npoleary]

Hey Weiyun, I guess that’s why there’s different manufacturers to choose from out there! 🤓 Tesla have an advantage that they can put all of their focus on making electric cars because that’s all they do. I’d love one of them personally, well to be honest any electric car! But the idea of plug-in hybrids is a transitional or gateway car to a fully electric car. Some people out there physically would struggle with fully electric, terraced houses, flats or people who do high mileage each day. For most of us, we don’t travel that far so shouldn’t be an issue. Everyone’s choice at the end of the day, but I can’t wait to see what cars come out across the board in Mercedes and other brands! Exciting times!

[@wy3131]

@@npoleary When Tesla models can do 600-700km on a full charge and can fast charge to 80% in 30mins, I don’t think there’ll be too many owners have higher demands.

[@parsachance5003]

My problem with Mercedes electric is rang of go with one charge is 1/3 of Tesla

[@npoleary]

Hey Parsa, don’t worry most manufacturers have to balance making petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric. Tesla put all of their focus and attention on electric and it shows! I’ll say watch this space over the coming years. Mercedes even have a model coming out this year with a 435 mile range. This beats the Tesla Model S Long Range Plus as it’s 405 miles on WLTP! Exciting times!

[@parsachance5003]

@@npoleary very good news ! Then wait for 435 mile range on Mercedes coming out

[@npoleary]

This year! :) It’ll be called an EQS 😉

[@vargvlk6046]

engine and hybrido system renault dacia, or what is the same a renault d disguised as mercedes but at super premium prices, it does not even carry the 9g tronic automatic transmission, much better than the problematic 7 and 8 g tronic especially in smooth consumption and especially in reliability, delicate expensive car and when the electrical load is finished it pollutes more, spends twice as much and loses power, etc ,,

[@npoleary]

Hey Vargfranz Gulk, Ah don’t worry I’ve heard this many times before but rest assured the entry level engines in the compact car range are not just Renault engines, Mercedes and Renault work together to produce a very highly economical, low emission very popular engine. Mercedes put their own tech and spin into it and put Formula One technology such as Nanoslide and even cylinder shut-off called CAMTRONIC. None of this is found in the Renault’s engines so no, they are not the same at all. Gearboxes are a nice easy one, with this low powered engine 9 gears is a bit excessive for such an entry level engine which is why it’s reserved for cars that most of the time have nearer 200 horsepower and above. But yes due to the way they are designed, 9G as it isn’t a dual clutch transmission and is a multi-clutch transmission, it is smoother by design. Also if a hybrid runs out of power, then yes I guess technically it would pollute more but it would be no more than having 2-3 people sat in the back as the battery weighs only 150kg. Hope that answers your queries! 🤓

[@vargvlk6046]

@@npoleary I am sorry to inform you once again that the e 250 is a renault origin engine, the same one that carries the renault megane and some dacia models etc, it is simply a renault disguised as a mercedes benz but at a higher price, and of course the automatic transmission The 9 g tronic torque converter is superior in everything to the problematic 7 and 8 g double clutch are no longer the reference, and Mercedes Benz prefers to continue selling these because it has many in stop and also it is cheaper etc ,,, plug-in hybrids are a hoax to get the famous false eco zero label, and once again I repeat with a ridiculous autonomy in pure electricity once the electric charge is exhausted they pollute twice they lose a lot of power and spend a lot more, and above all they are more expensive delicate etc ,,

[@mjd03085354]

Tow Hitch

[@antwonefernandez7554]

Think the presenter may need some electrification, found myself drifting away, almost too calming and slow. Maybe not for car reviews, possibly better for bedtime stories! 😴

[@npoleary]

Sorry Antwone, I’ve never narrated an audiobook before 😅...but I’ll take it as a compliment if I ever do get into that line of work in the future!

[@antwonefernandez7554]

@@npoleary good on you. Slow, steady and concise. And a plan B if the car videos don’t work out. 👍🏼