Passenger version of Mercedes new EV vans promises over 311 miles of electric range and Level 3 autonomy by 2030
Mercedes is testing a prototype of its new electric V-Class minivan. A panel van also in development will use the same VAN.EA platform. The vans have 800-volt charging tech and “well over” 311 range miles. VW’s ID.Buzz retro minivan has gone down a storm, winning praise from reviewers, including us, and being named NACTOY utility of the year 2025. But not everyone wants to drive around in something that looks like a refugee from a Disney cartoon.
The luxury van segment is booming in certain parts of the world, persuading even the likes of Lexus to join the party with its LM. Chinese brands like Zeekr, with its 009, have also jumped on the trend and Mercedes evidently wants in on the action. We’ll have to wait a little longer before we get to see some of the interior luxury features, which are likely to include optional screens for rear passengers, but Mercedes has revealed some of the VAN.EA platform’s technical secrets.
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