Mercedes-Benz Insight Drivetrains & Efficiency - MMA hybrid models capable of energy recuperation and all-electric driving

Fully electric models play a key role in implementing the Mercedes-Benz sustainable business strategy. However, the wishes and mobility needs of customers in different regions of the world determine the pace of this transformation. The new model family will therefore also be available as a hybrid with 48-volt technology and an electric motor with 20 kW drive power integrated into the transmission. The highly efficient drivetrain was developed by Mercedes-Benz engineers in Germany according to proven quality standards.
The impressive compactness of the motor and gearbox design can be attributed to the small distance between cylinders and side-by-side arrangement of the integrated electric motor: the motor, inverter and transmission form a highly integrated unit. A newly developed 48-volt battery with lithium-ion technology offers an energy content of up to 1.3 kWh. Once again, the design is particularly compact: the battery cells and the DC/DC converter are integrated in what is known as a flat pack.