# AA Class Mercedes Electric New Model **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [February 28, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aa-class-mercedes-electric-new-model/135517 "2019-02-28T14:52:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aa-class-mercedes-electric-new-model/135517/1 "2019-02-28T14:52:45Z")
**Iโ€™ve been waiting for EVs to have the range to be practical enough for my purchase consideration. Finally, that time has come!** _ **CSA** _ ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ•ถ๐ŸŒด ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aa-class-mercedes-electric-new-model/135517/2 "2019-03-01T16:01:58Z")
Which type AAs are best? In most electronics requiring AA cells I prefer the Panasonic Alkalines from Dollar Tree dollar stores, often stocking the 3 cell (rather than the standard 2 cell) โ€œbonusโ€ packs for a buck. Are there Dollar Trees in all the states? Iโ€™ve got them in my north and south locations. What kind of mileage do you think I should expect from a fresh set of AA cells at 52mph with A/C running and exterior lighting?? _ **CSA** _ ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ•ถ๐ŸŒด ---
**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aa-class-mercedes-electric-new-model/135517/3 "2019-03-01T18:01:23Z")
> [@common\_sense\_answer](#): > > exterior lighting incandescent, HID, or LED? ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2019, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aa-class-mercedes-electric-new-model/135517/4 "2019-03-01T19:09:56Z")
I believe theyโ€™re LED. Out driving the lights at 52 mph isnโ€™t a problem. _ **CSA** _ ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ•ถ๐ŸŒด ---
**Author:** ![Triedaq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/65b543/32.png) [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2019, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aa-class-mercedes-electric-new-model/135517/5 "2019-03-02T00:50:03Z")
I will wait for a smaller car that is powered by AAA batteries. ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2019, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aa-class-mercedes-electric-new-model/135517/6 "2019-03-02T01:33:19Z")
> [@Triedaq](#): > > I will wait for a smaller car that is powered by AAA batteries. I believe there is one in the works and rumor has it that an EV Smart Car version is anticipated that will run on a few thousand (exact number is unknown) standard hearing-aid cells. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/2X/8/8100895cb88f1756042f7ecfb3dfc4a196d5bfdb.png) _ **CSA** _ ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ•ถ๐ŸŒด ---
**Author:** ![Triedaq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/65b543/32.png) [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aa-class-mercedes-electric-new-model/135517/7 "2019-03-02T01:44:24Z")
The hearing aid batteries are more expensive than AAA batteries. An EV Smart car that runs on hearing aid batteries makes sense as the Smart For Two runs on the more expensive premium gasoline, so the EV Smart should follow in its footsteps with the more expensive hearing aid batteries. ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/aa-class-mercedes-electric-new-model/135517/8 "2019-03-06T17:43:21Z")
My cars are parked many, many times longer than driven and the ๐ŸŒž sun shines nearly every day. Do you think itโ€™s feasible to install rechargeable AA cells in one of these AA class MBs and hook up a solar panel or two? Would dashboard mounted panels be of sufficient size/output to trickle charge all those AAs? I was thinking a ๐Ÿ”Œplug-in charger, but a โ˜€ solar powered car would be the hot set-up, literally. _ **CSA** _ ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ•ถ๐ŸŒด