UK PRICING AND SPECIFICATION ANNOUNCED FOR THE NEW MERCEDES-BENZ ESPRINTER
Industry-leading electric range of up to 271
miles (436km) WLTP combined[12]
Doubling deliverables: available in two
battery sizes[3], two motor outputs, two lengths and two body styles to arrive
in the UK in 2024
New features designed to deliver class-leading
safety and efficiency
Technology that drives convenience with new,
improved digital services and the latest Mercedes-Benz MBUX multimedia system
Unrivalled aftercare with industry-firsts:
Integrated servicing, up to 30 years of roadside assistance[4], including
out-of-charge cover and two options for battery capacity warranty
Innovation and sustainability from the ground
up: a new generation of nickel and cobalt-free batteries, GFRP rear suspension
and carbon-neutral production
New trim levels: all models from Mercedes-Benz
Vans, including the new eSprinter, will now share the same trimline names: PRO
and SELECT, to make ordering simple for operators
First customer vehicles to arrive in Spring.
The UK’s most reliable van, as voted by the
top 50 leasing companies[5] for nearly a decade, leads the charge in the UK’s
large van market with a new electric model that delivers more range,
technology, safety, and uptime for fleet operators.
A complete portfolio with several upgrades to
standard specifications will be on offer to customers, including van and
chassis body styles in N1 or N2 vehicle class. There will be two lengths on
offer, L2 (long) or L3 (extra-long), two trim levels, PRO and SELECT, a choice
of 81 or 113 kWh battery capacities[6] and a towing capacity of up to 1.5t[7].
For the first time, there is also a choice of two motors, with either 100 or
150 kW peak output.
Orders are now being taken for 113 kWh panel
van models, priced from £73,260, excl VAT. New eSprinter models are also
expected to be eligible for the UK government’s OZEV plug-in van grant, giving
businesses up to 35% off the purchase price, up to a maximum of £5,000[8].
Produced in net-carbon-neutral production
plants located in Düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde[9], the first customer vehicles
are expected to hit UK roads in May. Orders for 81 kWh battery vans and all
other variants will take place later this year.
Game-changing efficiency features designed to
keep business moving further
Equipped with the largest battery, (113 kWh
414 Van L3 PRO model), the electric range for the eSprinter, based on the WLTP
combined cycle, is up to 271 miles (436 km)[10] - more than double the previous
model.
Three driving programmes: Maximum Range,
Economic and Comfort, control engine power, engine torque and climate control,
while regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electrical
energy, also helps to maximize range. Features such as HVAC (heating,
ventilation and air conditioning) with heat pump, heated seats and active
thermal management also help to optimise real-world range all year round.
Like all electric vans from Mercedes-Benz, the
new eSprinter is capable of both alternating current (AC) and direct current
(DC) charging. The on-board charger can be charged with direct current at up to
115 kW (standard for the UK) at a fast-charging station, meaning the battery
with a usable capacity of 113 kWh can be charged from 10-80% in around 42
minutes at a maximum of 115 kW.[11]
Specification highlights: Class-leading driver
assistance and safety features
Like all Mercedes-Benz vehicles, the new
eSprinter offers exemplary safety, security, and assistance systems as
standard. They include Active Brake Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Blind
spot Assist, ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness warning, Intelligent Speed Assist with
cruise control, Mercedes-Benz emergency call system, an anti-theft protection
package with a double-lock system and on panel van models, reversing camera.
Moving-off Information Assist to avoid
collisions with other road users in front of the vehicle when moving off and
Sideguard Assist, which helps to better perceive pedestrians and cyclists in a
defined area on the passenger side, are both standard for vehicles with N2
approval and optional for N1 approved variants. An optional parking package is
also available with a 360-degree camera and a new 3D display for visibility of
obstacles.
Specification highlights: innovative and
convenient technology
The new eSprinter features the latest
generation of the MBUX (Mercedes Benz User Experience) multimedia system with a
26 cm (10.25-inch) display that delivers even faster computing power and
improved menu navigation. Using their Mercedes me[12] account, customers can
also access a wide range of free[13] intelligent digital services, including:
Telediagnostics and maintenance management:
provides advance notice of service and maintenance checks and alerts when wear
is detected on diagnostic-capable parts to help plan workshop visits ahead of
time
Accident recovery and roadside assistance
management: enhance support to help recover vans or tow them to the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Service outlet
Remote vehicle locking and unlocking: Fleet
operators and drivers can use the Mercedes me app to be notified of unlocked
doors or open windows, before remotely locking or closing.
Pre-entry climate control: drivers can set and
activate their preferred cabin temperature remotely while the van is charging
so energy used for heating will draw on the mains power to preserve battery
capacity and range
Display of charging stations and range on map:
highlights charging stations available in the surrounding area and displays
range to help drivers confidently reach destinations using the existing battery
capacity.
New, optional digital services[14] include
Navigation with Electric Intelligence, which calculates optimised routes and
charging stops in real-time, depending on traffic and the landscape of the
route. This feature also calculates the best possible charging strategy to
either get to the destination as quickly as possible or to have a particular
desired state of charge remaining upon arrival.
For the first time, customers who opt for
navigation will also be able to take advantage of the new satellite view and
significantly improved navigation for trailers and oversized vehicles, which
have been specially adapted to the requirements of large vehicles.
All Mercedes me features are cloud-based,
meaning software updates for standard features are sent ‘over-the-air’,
directly to the van’s head unit and optional features can be installed at the
operator’s convenience.
Reducing downtime with unrivalled aftercare
All new eSprinter vehicles will include an
integrated service package (ISP) as standard, which covers the costs of the
first four services within the first four years.
Free, Europe-wide roadside assistance,
including out-of-charge cover, is included for up to 30 years[15], as well as a
three-year unlimited mileage vehicle warranty and an eight-year/ 160,000 km
battery capacity warranty. Mercedes-Benz Vans is also looking to offer
customers the opportunity to extend the vehicle’s battery capacity warranty to
a total of 8 years/300,000 km.