C350e Charging
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C350e Charging
My C350e will only charge up to 22kms charge.
I thought it was supposed to go to 31kms.
This means I am losing out on 30% of its electrical capacity.
Has anyone else had these problems?
I thought it was supposed to go to 31kms.
This means I am losing out on 30% of its electrical capacity.
Has anyone else had these problems?
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I managed 33km once but normally mine also indicates around 22km. So nothing to worry about.
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What I am saying is that it will not charge enough to show 31kms. It will only fully charge to 22kms.
This means that, actually, I only get a true kilometre usage of around 15kms.
This means that, actually, I only get a true kilometre usage of around 15kms.
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In winter your mileage is less due to energy required by heating the interior and possibly the chairs.
In summer it will get better though.
But under normal conditions 15 km in winter and 20 km in summer is my average.
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You have to realise that it is mid summer with temps over 30C in Australia and I still only get a maximum of 15kms, no matter how carefully I drive.
To me it's like having an 80 litre fuel tank and only being able to use 40 litres of the fuel.
To me it's like having an 80 litre fuel tank and only being able to use 40 litres of the fuel.
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I think you are missing the point here. I am talking about the charge of the Hybrid Electric Motor. I doubt that jumper leads would work. It's a 240 volt charging system with very heavy duty cables.
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The mileage depends heavily on the weight of your right foot
Did you get any instructions from MB on how to use the plugin?
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The Mercedes dealer had never sold a C350e before, so, had no idea of the Hybrid details and couldn't give me any more information.
I guess I'll have to visit the MB main dealer in Sydney and ask them.
I've driven the car very carefully just to see what happens. I have driven it, without the petrol motor having to start (i.e. 0 litres/100kms) but I cannot manage more than 15kms.
If I drive an actual 3kms it says I have used 5 kms worth of electricity. I can just accept that, since all the electrics are operating from the Hybrid battery.
However, I still cannot understand why it will only fully charge to 22kms when it should be 31 kms.
I guess I'll have to visit the MB main dealer in Sydney and ask them.
I've driven the car very carefully just to see what happens. I have driven it, without the petrol motor having to start (i.e. 0 litres/100kms) but I cannot manage more than 15kms.
If I drive an actual 3kms it says I have used 5 kms worth of electricity. I can just accept that, since all the electrics are operating from the Hybrid battery.
However, I still cannot understand why it will only fully charge to 22kms when it should be 31 kms.
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The Mercedes dealer had never sold a C350e before, so, had no idea of the Hybrid details and couldn't give me any more information.
I guess I'll have to visit the MB main dealer in Sydney and ask them.
I've driven the car very carefully just to see what happens. I have driven it, without the petrol motor having to start (i.e. 0 litres/100kms) but I cannot manage more than 15kms.
If I drive an actual 3kms it says I have used 5 kms worth of electricity. I can just accept that, since all the electrics are operating from the Hybrid battery.
However, I still cannot understand why it will only fully charge to 22kms when it should be 31 kms.
I guess I'll have to visit the MB main dealer in Sydney and ask them.
I've driven the car very carefully just to see what happens. I have driven it, without the petrol motor having to start (i.e. 0 litres/100kms) but I cannot manage more than 15kms.
If I drive an actual 3kms it says I have used 5 kms worth of electricity. I can just accept that, since all the electrics are operating from the Hybrid battery.
However, I still cannot understand why it will only fully charge to 22kms when it should be 31 kms.
Braking recuperates energy, but still it is less efficient than letting the car coast as much as possible. My speed did not pass 60kmh. At higher speeds the electrical engine is less efficient. Also, You probably are using the air-conditioning, which requires more energy.
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I don't need a heated garage!! The temperature is plus 30 Centrigrade!! (90 + Fahrenheit)
I understand and agree with most of the comments.
What I cannot understand is "When the battery is fully charged, it only shows 22km range". Why won't it charge to give me the claimed 31km?
I understand and agree with most of the comments.
What I cannot understand is "When the battery is fully charged, it only shows 22km range". Why won't it charge to give me the claimed 31km?
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I don't need a heated garage!! The temperature is plus 30 Centrigrade!! (90 + Fahrenheit)
I understand and agree with most of the comments.
What I cannot understand is "When the battery is fully charged, it only shows 22km range". Why won't it charge to give me the claimed 31km?
I understand and agree with most of the comments.
What I cannot understand is "When the battery is fully charged, it only shows 22km range". Why won't it charge to give me the claimed 31km?
It works exactly the same as the estimated range for the fuel tank.
You can reset this by a reset of the distances in the travel/trip menu. Don't know where exactly.
After that it will show you 31km for one time and then after a couple of trips you are back on 22 again.
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I don't need a heated garage!! The temperature is plus 30 Centrigrade!! (90 + Fahrenheit)
I understand and agree with most of the comments.
What I cannot understand is "When the battery is fully charged, it only shows 22km range". Why won't it charge to give me the claimed 31km?
I understand and agree with most of the comments.
What I cannot understand is "When the battery is fully charged, it only shows 22km range". Why won't it charge to give me the claimed 31km?
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You may be right. However, from day one I have never been able to get more than an indicated charge of 22kms whereas it's supposed to be 31kms.
30% difference!
30% difference!
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Did you ever have the eco meter on 3 times 100%?
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Hi guys, I've developed an Android app called EvAccess that is a substitute for the mycclass.mbusa.com or Mercedes Me web site/app. It was originally created for the B-Class Electric Drive and Smart ED, but I've added support for the Mercedes hybrid vehicles as well. I'm looking for some feedback from C-Class owners. You can get is from the Google Play Store, search for EvAccess.
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Hi guys, I've developed an Android app called EvAccess that is a substitute for the mycclass.mbusa.com or Mercedes Me web site/app. It was originally created for the B-Class Electric Drive and Smart ED, but I've added support for the Mercedes hybrid vehicles as well. I'm looking for some feedback from C-Class owners. You can get is from the Google Play Store, search for EvAccess.
Still some values (trip data (last and after reset)) are showing 0. Will check this out after my first drive.
It has the capability to set the time for the climate control. Something the Mercedes Me app is lacking, so that looks great.
Missing some other things though. The maintenance info in the Mercedes Me app is more comprehensive and it also shows the locking state of the doors and windows.
I will do some testing and let you know.
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Thanks for the feedback!
I've created a new thread to talk about the EvAccess app so I don't interfere with this thread.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ccess-app.html
I've created a new thread to talk about the EvAccess app so I don't interfere with this thread.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ccess-app.html
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What was the outside temperature when you drive it?
Did you drive in Eco or Comfort mode?
Did you use the pre-conditioning function?
The heating of the car consumes a lot of energy. With a normal combustion engine the heating is fine with waste heat of the engine.
My electrical driving range varies a lot at some cases. today i had a cold day and i did 2 short trips of 4 km. It had to heat the car twice. I was at 30% when i got home.
The temperature of the batteries have a big influence also. I therefore try to charge the car before i leave. The temperature is a bit higher then because of the charging. All tiny bits help.
Did you drive in Eco or Comfort mode?
Did you use the pre-conditioning function?
The heating of the car consumes a lot of energy. With a normal combustion engine the heating is fine with waste heat of the engine.
My electrical driving range varies a lot at some cases. today i had a cold day and i did 2 short trips of 4 km. It had to heat the car twice. I was at 30% when i got home.
The temperature of the batteries have a big influence also. I therefore try to charge the car before i leave. The temperature is a bit higher then because of the charging. All tiny bits help.
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What was the outside temperature when you drive it?<br />Did you drive in Eco or Comfort mode?<br />Did you use the pre-conditioning function?<br />The heating of the car consumes a lot of energy. With a normal combustion engine the heating is fine with waste heat of the engine.<br />My electrical driving range varies a lot at some cases. today i had a cold day and i did 2 short trips of 4 km. It had to heat the car twice. I was at 30% when i got home. <br />The temperature of the batteries have a big influence also. I therefore try to charge the car before i leave. The temperature is a bit higher then because of the charging. All tiny bits help.
