Daimler Begins Production on Tesla-Partnered B-Class EV Minivan (TSLA)

Tesla MOtors (Nasdaq: TSLA) is just positive Thursday on a low-volume trading session.

Notably, Daimler's Mercedes-Benz has just begun production on its B-series minivan, the B-class Electric Drive.

According to AutoNews, the B-class Benz will have a driving range of about 124 miles and top speed of 100 mph. Acceleration from zero to 62 mph will click by in 7.9 seconds.

The B-class was developed in partnership with Tesla. Tesla built the front-mounted electric motor which powers the car. The motor produces 174 hp, more than the BMW i3. Powering the vehicle is a 28-kWh battery built by Tesla.

Prices on the vehicle haven't been released.

Shares of Tesla are up 0.2 percent.

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