eSprinter

impresses with efficiency, range and load capacity

certified that the consumption of 21.9 kwh per 100 kilometres was achieved was achieved with one battery charge and that the vehicle was in due order. with a potential range more than double that on offer from the current eSprinter (depending on configuration), the new eSprinter will be an important element in Mercedes-Benz Vans’ move to electrification, and towards achieving its “Lead in Electric drive” target.

key elements of the new vehicle were defined in close cooperation with the brand’s customers, including options for three battery sizes, and several body variants from panel van to chassis for box bodies. It means the

475 kilometres, the lowest section was at 210 metres above sea level and the highest at 785 metres above sea level. Upon arrival, the instrument cluster showed a remaining range of about another 20 kilometres.

To ensure independent verification, an inspector from TÜV Süd sat in the passenger seat next to the MercedesBenz test driver during the entire journey. As an independent testing organisation, TÜV Süd has officially new eSprinter will be significantly more flexible than hitherto, opening up the potential of new customer segments as well as markets - beside Europe, the new eSprinter will be sold for the first time in the USA and Canada. The new eSprinter will be produced successively in Charleston (South Carolina, USA), düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde, Germany from the second half of 2023.

Text: Jarlath Sweeney - editor@fleet.ie