Overview
- Two launch models use a 115‑kWh battery: the VLE 300 (about 200 kW, front drive) and VLE 400 4Matic (about 305 kW, AWD), with Mercedes claiming over 700 km WLTP range and roughly 300+ kW DC fast charging that can take the pack from 10% to 80% in about 25 minutes.
- Production in Vitoria, Spain has started, with market arrival slated for summer 2026 and the longer, more opulent VLS variant to follow.
- The upmarket repositioning brings MB.OS with the latest MBUX, a virtual assistant integrating services like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, an optional 31.3‑inch 8K rear screen, and flexible single ‘Roll & Go’ seating for five to eight passengers.
- Pricing guidance puts the VLE 300 near €80,000 and the VLE 400 around €94,000 at launch, with a lower‑entry LFP‑battery VLE 250 forecast around €68,000 next year and combustion versions planned later on a separate Van.ca architecture.
- At 5.31 meters long, the van offers up to about 4,078 liters of cargo space with seats removed, optional AIRMATIC air suspension that uses Google Maps data, rear‑axle steering reducing the turning circle to 10.9 meters, and towing up to 2.5 tonnes on the VLE 400.