The 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electrical van is now obtainable to order within the U.S. and comes with a beginning worth of $74,181, together with a $2,295 vacation spot cost.

That worth is for the bottom Customary Output model. A Excessive Output model begins at $77,611, together with vacation spot. Each have a single electrical motor driving the rear wheels and producing 295 lb-ft of torque. Nevertheless the Customary Output mannequin is rated at 134 hp, whereas the Excessive Output model is rated at 201 hp.

Mercedes will provide a number of configurations in different areas, however at launch the U.S. solely will get a high-roof cargo van with a 170-inch wheelbase. This presents 488 cubic toes of cargo quantity, with a 2,624-pound payload capability and a permissible gross automobile weight of 9,370 kilos.

Different areas will get a number of battery-pack sizes as effectively, however all U.S. variations get the identical lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack with 113 kwh of usable capability. Mercedes did not provide any EPA vary estimates, however stated the eSprinter can obtain 249 miles on the WLTP take a look at cycle used abroad. The vary estimate ought to be decrease on the stricter EPA cycle. DC quick charging at as much as 115 kw permits for a 10-80% cost in simply over 40 minutes, Mercedes stated.

Serving to maximize vary are local weather management pre-conditioning, which keep away from drawing energy from the battery when the van is plugged in, a Max Vary drive mode (there are Eco and Consolation modes as effectively), and Eco Help, which coaches the driving force on when to make use of regenerative braking. An computerized regenerative braking operate makes use of radar to regulate the extent of regeneration primarily based on site visitors move, and the eSprinter additionally will get a model of Mercedes’ MBUX infotainment system used within the automaker’s passenger line of autos.

Mercedes has bought the eSprinter in some markets since 2019, however the 2024 mannequin would be the first obtainable within the U.S. It’s going to even be constructed at Mercedes’ van manufacturing unit close to Charleston, South Carolina, the place the present internal-combustion Sprinter is constructed. Native manufacturing, which is anticipated to start out later this yr, permits Mercedes to keep away from the 25% tax on imported mild vans and different industrial autos.

By 2025, Mercedes goals for all of its mild vans to be electrical. These future electrical vans might be primarily based on a brand new platform known as Van.EA, and embrace a mid-size luxurious van sure for the U.S. It is all a part of Mercedes’ plan to promote solely EVs in key markets by 2030.