On March 10, 2026, Mercedes will unveil the brand new Mercedes VLE in Stuttgart. It will likely be the primary mannequin based mostly on the brand new VAN.EA devoted electrical structure, which is able to substitute the Mercedes V-Class and EQV and can be supplied completely with electrical propulsion.
Mercedes has revised its total vary of platforms for future electrical fashions, which can be based mostly on 4 architectures:
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MMA (Mercedes Modular Structure), developed as Electrical First but additionally capable of accommodate standard powertrains, for the brand new compact vary: CLA, CLA Taking pictures Brake, GLA, and GLB
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MB.EA, a purely electrical platform for the brand new Mercedes GLC EQ, unveiled on the Munich motor present within the autumn of 2025, which can even underpin the long run Mercedes C-Class EQ and Mercedes E-Class EQ, the latter changing the EQE in 2027
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AMG.EA, a purely electrical platform for AMG efficiency fashions, with the primary mannequin being a GT based mostly on the Mercedes-AMG GT XX idea, adopted by an SUV on the identical platform
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VAN.EA, for medium- and large-sized passenger and cargo vans
The one present electrical platform that can stay in manufacturing is EVA II, used for the EQS. It will likely be upgraded with 800-volt know-how and can underpin the long run Mercedes S-Class EQ. Initially, it was supposed to get replaced by MB.EA Giant, however Mercedes seems to have deserted this plan as a consequence of weak EQS gross sales.
Returning to the VAN.EA platform supposed for the Mercedes VLE: the VLE designation signifies a van positioned within the E-Class phase, geared toward prospects searching for a spacious household car in addition to taxi firms and shuttle companies.
The Mercedes VLE is constructed on the devoted VAN.EA electrical platform with 800-volt know-how, and several other variations are deliberate: a traditional minivan with as much as eight seats, a camper van, and a model for VIP shuttle companies.
Key options of the brand new platform embrace all-wheel steering for a small turning circle, web connectivity, over-the-air updates, and driver-assistance methods supporting as much as Stage 3 autonomous driving.
An optionally available retractable 65-inch cinema display can even be supplied, just like the one proven on the Mercedes Vision V idea. The multimedia system can be based mostly on the brand new in-house developed MB.OS software program and Google companies.
With a battery of round 116 kWh, the Mercedes VLE will supply a WLTP vary of as much as 480 km and can help DC quick charging at as much as 320 kW.
The Mercedes VLE can even be out there in an opulent model known as VLS, providing a degree of luxurious akin to the S-Class.
