Mercedes-Benz: Next eSprinter will be built at three locations

The next generation of the eSprinter was already announced by Mercedes-Benz Vans in 2020. It will be based on the newly developed Electric Versatility Platform. The manufacturer aims to tap into additional customer segments and markets – including the USA and Canada. Three Mercedes-Benz Vans plants are designated for production. These include the U.S. Sprinter plant in Charleston as well as the two German locations in Düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde. According to the manufacturer, the necessary remodeling and qualification measures for the personnel are in preparation. Marcus Breitschwerdt, head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, explains:

"The future of mobility, particularly in the transport sector and on the last mile, is electric. Therefore, our share of battery-electric vehicles is steadily growing. We have consistently aligned our strategy accordingly and underscore our leadership ambition in electric mobility in the van segment with the strategic pillar 'Lead in Electric Drive.'"

Even today, the eSprinter is being built in Düsseldorf on the same line as conventionally powered Sprinter models. The principle of producing both drive variants will also be implemented in the plants in Charleston and Ludwigsfelde. This allows for a very precise response to respective market needs. The next generation of the eSprinter, in addition to the previously available panel van variant, will also be produced as an open chassis model, thus serving as a base vehicle for, among others, ambulances, motorhomes, or refrigerated transporters.