A new family of midsize and large vans by Mercedes-Benz will gradually debut from 2026, based on the all-new VAN.EA platform car auto cars
has big plans for its future van lineup, as it has just announced a brand-new EV-dedicated platform. The first model to be based on the new Van Electric Architecture will debut in 2026, paving the way for more midsize and large vans.
The VAN.EA, which was developed from scratch, consists of three modules designed to adapt to different types of. The front module including the electric motor will be common among all of them, the scalable center module will accommodate high-voltage battery packs of different capacities, and the rear module will be offered with or without an additional electric motor adding AWD capability.The VAN.
The VAN.EA-P will satisfy the roles of VIP shuttles, mobile offices, and family-friendly leisure activities with a planned range of over 500 km . Initially, the passenger vans will be capable of Level 2 automated driving, offering Level 3 by the end of the decade. On the LCV front, the VAN.EA-C platform will be designed to cover the needs of professionals. Future Mercedes vans on this platform will be available in plenty of different configurations, including courier, delivery, ambulance, grocery, municipal, flatbed, RV, etc. The next generation of LCVs will also benefit from digital services through the MB.OS system. Initially, they will also support Level 2 automated driving, and according to the carmaker, they’ll be able to reach Level 4 by 2030.
The VAN.EA-based models will be produced in a new net carbon-neutral factory located in Jawor, Poland. The larger cab chassis VAN.EA will also be manufactured in Düsseldorf, Germany, while the midsize vans will also be produced in Vitoria, Spain with additional locations to be added in the future.
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