Energy Consumption - Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive W245 Operator's Manual

Charging the high-voltage battery
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Energy consumption and range
This range is reduced by:
high and low outside temperatures
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the use of air conditioning or heating
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switching on consumers
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The battery's physical characteristics are
such that leaving the vehicle parked for an
extended period at low outdoor temperatures
without charging it can lead to:
a reduction in battery performance
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longer charge times
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In extreme cases, this could mean that the
vehicle cannot be started. For this reason,
connect the charging cable when leaving the
vehicle parked for long periods at low outdoor
temperatures.
As a result of its basic characteristics, the
amount of energy available from the high-
voltage battery decreases over the course of
its life.
This reduces:
the maximum range that can be achieved
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by the vehicle
the maximum output (acceleration) of the
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vehicle
You can actively reduce the energy consump-
tion of your vehicle in a number of ways, for
example, by:
an anticipatory driving style
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reducing the use of electrical consumers
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having the vehicle regularly maintained
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The charging time of the high-voltage battery
may change over the course of its life.
RANGE PLUS
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Using RANGE PLUS shortens the service
life of the battery. Therefore, only use
RANGE PLUS if, for example:
long journeys are planned or
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the availability of charging stations at the
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destination is limited
If you activate RANGE PLUS, the operating
window of the battery will be extended at the
next charging process. An extended driving
range will be available to you for the next
journey.
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The more often RANGE PLUS is used, the
more the extended range is reduced.
Therefore always check the range display
before every journey.
To switch on: press button :.
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The green Indicator lamp lights up.
To switch off: press button :.
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The indicator lamp goes out.
RANGE PLUS switches off automatically if:
the charging cable is disconnected or
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the charging process is complete
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Notes on battery care
Avoid storing or transporting the vehicle in
high temperatures over a long period (e.g.
container transport).
If you park the vehicle and leave it stationary
for longer periods, connect it to a power sup-
ply.
Temperatures below Ò13 ‡ (Ò25 †) and over
104 ‡ (40 †), which affect the vehicle for a
period of more than seven days, can cause
irreversible damage.