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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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The Mercedes-Benz MY14 B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post )—the first electric offering for the brand in the United States—is priced at $41,450, excluding $925 destination and delivery. Since the launch of the first B-Class version in 2005, Mercedes-Benz sold more than 1 million units. The MY14 B-Class Electric Drive.

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Genesis G80 aims to disrupt the highly competitive luxury EV sedan market

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Most of the brands they compete with are brands with heritage and prestige that people already connect with; BMW, Mercedes, and even Cadillac have the allure of old money. This powertrain is hooked to an 87.2kWh battery that will get you a range of 285 miles.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis G80 EV AWD

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The all-wheel drive G80, with twin 136 kW motors front and rear, produces 365 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, delivering an all-electric range of 282 miles. In our 190-mile drive on country and mountain roads, city streets and a small amount of highway, we got 3.4 miles per kWh. But what is the G80 EV selling against?

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Connecticut Green Bank. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. A 350 kW charging system could charge a 200-mile range battery in less than 10 minutes. Signatories to the Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure include the following industry members, agencies, organizations, and states: Avista. ChargePoint.

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