Mercedes-Benz will be selling its extended range B-Class plug-in that was unveiled in Frankfurt last September in the United States according to recent reports. During a recent interview of the brand’s marketing and sales division, Joachim Schmidt shared that the new B Class will be hitting the exhibit floor of the auto show in New York this April.

The B-Class E Cell is one of the smaller vehicles that will be introduced to the US market in order to trim down the average fuel consumption of their fleet. The Mercedes executive did not specify the date of release of the B-Class plug-in though.

Last September, Mercedes showcased the B-Class E-Cell which boasted of an electric motor with a battery pack that can bring it from one point t 62miles away relying solely on electric power, and a 1.0L 3-cylinder gas engine that also serves as a generator and added power source when cruising at faster speeds.

According to the car manufacturer, the powertrain of the car gives out 136 horsepower and can bring the car to its top speed of 93 miles per hour. The total range of this plug-in vehicle is said to hit 373 miles.

Aside from the B-Class plug-in, Mercedes also plans to launch a compact SUV and a hatchback A-Class in the United States by 2013. The German carmaker also has a fuel cell EV version of its B-Class which is available thru lease in Southern California. The fuel cell version might roll out two years from now.