I tried to avoid my $595 disposition by getting a Mercedes product to replace my B, but the C350e was disappointing. Instead of being a EV car with gas assist, it is actually the other way. It runs primarily as a gas car with batteries for idling and additional power, it honestly felt like an overpowered Prius. They tried hard to make it sporty, but the driving position is awful for a family sedan. I was so disappointed in it that I took the Smart car over the C350e.