Mercedes-Benz has confirmed pricing for its full-size, cargo- and upfit-oriented electrical van lineup, referred to as eSprinter, and orders for these EVs are actually open.

In Customary Output type, the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter begins at $74,181, Together with the $2,295 vacation spot cost, whereas the Excessive Output model begins at $77,611. These two variations are rated at 100 kw (134 hp) and 150 kw (201 hp) respectively, with torque at as much as 295 lb-ft.  

All U.S.-spec eSprinter fashions will probably be made in South Carolina and initially will include a 113-kwh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, with cells provided by CATL. The corporate has instructed that the center of three packs, at 81 kwh, can be U.S.-bound. With DC fast-charging peaking at 115 kw, it could get from 10-80% in about 42 minutes, or a 32-amp 240-volt charging wallbox will enable a full cost in 12.5 hours. 

Mercedes-Benz has been touting the vary and effectivity of those new eSprinter vans lengthy earlier than their arrival. Whereas it states no vary with Wednesday’s announcement, it achieved a 295-mile spherical journey from Stuttgart to Munich on a single cost, averaging 46 mph, partially loaded, with a claimed 12 miles of vary and three% cost but to spare.

Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vary and effectivity take a look at

That’s nice effectivity. However effectivity apart, they’ll be the vary leaders for the market. The Ford E-Transit, as an example, will get an EPA-cycle 126 miles from its 68-kwh battery pack, and previous to getting the brand new Enduro motor models, the Rivian EDV achieved an EPA-cycle 201 miles.

Inside, Mercedes installs the newest model of its MBUX interface, together with sensible voice management with “Hey Mercedes” cues. Navigation with topographical and traffic-based route planning is offered—and it helps optimize charging. So does a pre-entry local weather management that may hold to weekly profiles or keep activated whereas parked and charging. A heated driver seat is normal, and a heated steering wheel is elective.

2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter

These are huge vans. The model that launches for the U.S. is a 170-inch-wheelbase Cargo Van model with a excessive roof—altogether measuring 280 inches lengthy, 79.5 inches extensive (with out the mirrors), and 107.1 inches tall total. Curb weight ranges as much as 9,370 kilos, and most payload to 2,624 kilos. Total cargo quantity lands at 488 cubic ft—greater than an eighth of a typical American semi trailer—and Mercedes-Benz underscores that it’s prepared for upfit options together with heavy-duty flooring, workbenches, or shelving. 

The eSprinter is a begin that may give Mercedes a singular inroad into the upscale aspect of the fleet, work, and custom-upfit marketplace for electrical vans. However it’s already engaged on three devoted EV platforms, together with a “Van.EA” platform that may share some underpinnings with Mercedes passenger automobiles and provoke a shift fully to electrical vans.