Mercedes-Benz is now testing its next-gen electric vans based on a new modular Van.EA platform.
The Van.EA platform features athat allows it to be easily adapted to various vehicle sizes. Mercedes has also confirmed that initial models based on this platform will feature single-motor front-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrains.Prototypes made a test run from Mercedes' hometown of Stuttgart, Germany, to Norway's North Cape in June of this year, Mercedes said. Next they'll be sent to Sweden for winter testing.for the U.S.
, which Mercedes confirmed last year. That model, likely an equivalent to the current V-Class, will be a first for this market. The only mid-size van Mercedes has offered in the U.S. is the de-contented Metris, which was aimed aimed primarily at commercial fleets, rather than the individual owners this van will target.being introduced by Mercedes targeting different market segments.
, the MB.EA platform for medium and large passenger cars, and AMG.EA platform for future AMG performance models.
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