Mercedes extends plug-in tech to compact A-Class sedan and hatch

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The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class hybrids feature dual exhaust tips that are purely cosmetic, with the actual exhaust exiting beneath the cabin floor. This layout allows for a sizeable lithium-ion battery beneath the rear seat, offering almost 16kWh of storage. The A250 e sedan, set for release in Australia, boasts a low fuel consumption of 1.4L/100km and accepts DC fast charging. Mercedes-Benz is expanding its range of high-voltage plug-in hybrids, including the A250 e, C300 e, and E300 e sedans.

Brands mentioned: Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Hyundai