The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — the most iconic van life conversion chassis — is finally going all-electric. The battery-electric (BEV) van will arrive in U.S. and Canadian showrooms in the second half of 2023.
From the outside, the eSprinter will look familiar: a 170-inch long, long wheelbase cargo van with a high roof. Inside, it will look familiar as well, as the interior changes very little from the standard Sprinter. The infotainment system, the latest MBUX system that has been optimized with useful electric vehicle features, will make its appearance in the Sprinter for the first time.
Electrified Sprinter
However, under the hood and below the floor now sits a fully electric powertrain. This includes an electric motor in the rear paired with an electric rear axle and a large 113-kilowatt-hour battery under the load floor between the axles. It’s quite the departure from its dino-juice-fueled sibling.
For starters, the “permanent magnet synchronous motor” weighs about 286 pounds. It’s available in two power-level options of either 100 or 150 kilowatts of peak output. The motors can produce up to 295 pound-feet of torque.
To power said motor, the eSprinter available at launch will have a large 113kWh battery.
The available range should be about 200 miles. For city driving alone, the battery is expected to last up to about 250 miles.
According to company claims, charging the van from 10 to 80% capacity will take about 42 minutes when using a fast charger.
eSprinter Designed to Carry Cargo
Three-Module Electrified Van Architecture
