Gallery: Mercedes' New EV Ain't Pretty, But It's Practical and Luxurious

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    B-Class 1

    The B-Class Electric Drive is what happens when you stuff a Tesla Motors drivetrain into a Mercedes-Benz. (Be sure to click full screen for the grand experience.)
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    B-Class 2

    The electric B-Class is aimed squarely at the BMW i3.
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    B-Class 4

    If the body looks alien, it’s because Mercedes hasn't sold the B-Class widely in the United States.
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    B-Class 5

    By the numbers: 28 kilowatt-hour pack, 82-mile range, 3.5-hour recharge at 240 volts.
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    B-Class 6

    The 132 kilowatt (177 horsepower) motor produces a boatload of torque.
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    B-Class 8

    The interior is spacious and nicely appointed.
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    B-Class 9

    There's no way you'll see 140 mph in this car.
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    B-Class 10

    Plenty of room for five people in this car.
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    B-Class 11

    It's a hatchback! It's a minivan! It's a B-Class!
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    B-Class 7

    Out on the road, the B-Class is sure-footed and fun because the weight is down low and the motor makes lots of torque.
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