Overview
- Mercedes detailed the VLE on Tuesday and, at a Beijing premiere, confirmed a Maybach-badged VLS targeted for 2027.
- The first model, VLE 300, pairs a 115‑kWh battery with an 800‑volt system for more than 700 km WLTP range and adds up to 355 km in 15 minutes at fast chargers.
- MB.OS software runs the cabin tech, with an optional full‑width MBUX Superscreen up front and a motorized 31‑inch 8K display in the rear for work or entertainment.
- The van seats up to eight and uses comfort and handling hardware such as AIRMATIC air suspension, rear‑axle steering that trims the turning circle to 10.9 meters, standard adaptive cruise, and optional MB.DRIVE partial automation with automatic lane change.
- Reporting places today’s VLE price near €94,000 and expects the Maybach VLS to approach €200,000, signaling a push for VIP shuttle buyers and strong demand in markets like China.