Electric · 2014–2017

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Energy use, range, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. By the official figures, the 2015 uses 2.5 mi/kWh, about £691 a year in the UK.

Efficiency
2.5 mi/kWh
2015 official · 24.9 kWh/100km
A year's charging
£691
at today's prices in the UK
Range
87 miles

What a B-Class Electric Drive costs to run

At today's average electricity prices, by its official energy use, the UK first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United Kingdom£0.25/kWh electricity£9.88 per 100 miles£691
New Zealand$0.39/kWh electricity$9.69 per 100 km$1,066
Australia$0.33/kWh electricity$8.20 per 100 km$910
United States$0.18/kWh electricity$7.20 per 100 miles$972

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2017Electric25.0 kWh/100km2.5 mi/kWh84 MPGe140 km
2016Electric25.0 kWh/100km2.5 mi/kWh84 MPGe140 km
2015Electric24.9 kWh/100km2.5 mi/kWh84 MPGe140 km
2014Electric24.9 kWh/100km2.5 mi/kWh84 MPGe140 km

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive questions

How much electricity does the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive use?

The 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive uses 24.9 kWh/100km officially (2.5 mi/kWh, 84 MPGe). Its official range is 87 miles (140 km).

How much does a Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive cost to run a year in the UK?

About £691 a year at today's average electricity price of £0.25/kWh and a typical year's driving in the UK.

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What will a drive in your B-Class Electric Drive cost?

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