CaptainChaos
MB Enthusiast
Yes. The car still has a conventional 12 volt battery like a "normal" car.
CaptainChaos
MB Enthusiast
In theory, yes. But the systems will never allow the battery to become so depleted.
However to get the benefit of the car you do need to plug it in. Otherwise you might as well have bought a straight forward petrol or diesel model.
However to get the benefit of the car you do need to plug it in. Otherwise you might as well have bought a straight forward petrol or diesel model.
Hi captain , thanks for the info.
I am more of a person that think the worst possible scenario.
I am afraid what if one day the battery just decided to die on me .
Thanks
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hyp3rtoo
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The electric motor is built into the gearbox itself from what I understand. Seeing as the 9G gearbox is quite new, it's probably just not had time to be developed.
For what it's worth, the 7G gearbox in the 350e is much much better than the 7G gearbox in the E220 (2013 reg) I had prior to it. The old car had a really sluggish gear change, ie, when it decided to rather than when you hit the paddle. The software in the 350e is very responsive and gear changes in S+ mode are near instant.
I had the same concerns as you when I came from the E, expected it to be a bit limp but nothing to worry about.
wivenhoe
Active Member
The gearbox response can also be improved by doing a reset :-
Turn ignition on. Do not start
Press accelerator to floor.
Wait at least 10 seconds
Turn ignition off
Release pedal
Wait 2 mins
wivenhoe
Active Member
How did you find this??
It's all over the web and there are a number of posts here about it. YouTube has several videos. Apparently the box adapts to the style of driving. If someone else is also driving, even occasionally, then you may need to do the reset.
hyp3rtoo
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How did you find this??
that "do not turn on engine" is a very important do-not-skip step in this process. Miss that step and put your foot flat on the gas, you'll be left figuring out how you ended up in the opposite neighbours driveway
wivenhoe
Active Member
If you plough through all of this and the other C350e Owners Club thread you'll certainly get a lot of reviews !! I think they split into 3 camps -
1) Very happy all round
2) Happy with the car but disappointed with a real world average of only 45mpg
3) those who have had major problems with the car including the water ingress into the electrical system and wind noise
- Very comfortable, relaxing cabin
- Fantastic pre-entry climate control
- Doesn't handle like a BMW (maybe I should use sport mode more)
- Switch from regenerative braking to friction braking not easy to make smooth
- Fantastic economy and emissions on short journeys
- Boot is a little small thanks to the batteries
- Love the silly things like remote locking, vehicle tracking, etc. Feels very modern
- Overall, very pleased with it. I'd be surprised if it's not the first of many electric vehicles in my life
CaptainChaos
MB Enthusiast
Hi guys, took my car delivery two days ago.
I realised even with the battery fully charged , the cluster shows that's it can travel 24km on electric.
Wondering what is all your travel distance on e mode?
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I realised even with the battery fully charged , the cluster shows that's it can travel 24km on electric.
Wondering what is all your travel distance on e mode?
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