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The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter is the battery-electric version of the Sprinter van. A first version arrived in Europe around 2019 with modest range. The second-generation eSprinter, built on the current Sprinter and launched in North America in 2024, offers much larger battery options, faster charging and a range suited to a full day of urban and regional work. For now it is aimed mainly at delivery fleets, but it points to the future of quiet, zero-emission group transportation.
eSprinter at a glance
| Type | Battery-electric large van |
| First generation | Europe, around 2019 |
| Current generation | Launched 2023; North American deliveries from 2024 |
| Battery | Several sizes; the largest well over 100 kWh |
| Built | Germany and Ladson, South Carolina |
What changed with the new eSprinter
The first eSprinter was a conversion of the diesel van with a small battery and limited range, suited to short city routes. The current model was engineered as an electric vehicle within the Sprinter platform: the battery sits within the chassis frame, freeing the cargo or passenger area, and the electric motor drives the rear wheels. Mercedes offers multiple battery sizes so fleets can match range to their routes.
Range and charging
With the largest battery, the eSprinter’s range is well over 200 miles under European test conditions; real-world range depends heavily on speed, load, temperature and the use of heating or air conditioning. It can use DC fast chargers for top-ups during the day. For delivery fleets that return to a depot each night, this is more than enough. See our guide to EV range in winter.
Electric vans for passengers
Electric power suits passenger vans in obvious ways: silence, smooth acceleration and no exhaust fumes at the curb. The challenges for chauffeured group transportation are:
- Long trips — a day trip from New York to the Hamptons or Philadelphia and back pushes range, especially in winter.
- Back-to-back bookings — there may be little time to charge between an airport run and an evening event.
- Conversion weight — luxury seating, insulation and equipment add weight, which reduces range.
As batteries improve and charging becomes more common along highways like the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway, those obstacles will shrink.
Where electric fits today
Most chauffeured fleets still run diesel or gasoline Sprinters for their range and quick refueling, while watching how electric vans perform. Read more in electric vs gas luxury cars, or see sustainability in chauffeur services.
Our Sprinter
We use a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for groups of up to 12. See it on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter page, or read the Sprinter’s history.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an electric Mercedes Sprinter?
Yes. The eSprinter is the battery-electric Sprinter, available in North America since 2024 in its current generation.
How far can an eSprinter go on a charge?
It depends on the battery and conditions. The largest battery is rated at well over 200 miles under European test cycles; real-world range is usually lower, especially in winter and at highway speeds.
Are there electric passenger Sprinters?
Upfitters can build passenger versions, but most eSprinters today are used as delivery vans.
