Mercedes Benz eSprinter Electric Van Review and Road Test

Introducing the eSprinter from Mercedes Benz

This fully electric van comes in one trim - the Progressive, and one size - L2 H2, and offers a payload capacity of just under 800 kilos

It offers a range of over 90 miles on a single charge, and this can be extended with regenerative braking

And you can get one from just over £52,000.00 and it is eligible for the U.K. OLEV Grant

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[mattsbeamer]

Hey guys. First of all, your editing has improved again. I really liked the intro. Now for the van, I really like that it is looking like a sprinter, and things such as the charge point, located behind the badge. The way it delivers its power also seems stress-free, which is ideal for me. I would deffo consider one of these if I was in an electric friendly country (which Russian isn't bothered too much about yet). cheers.

[alansimpson]

I totally agree. There is a school.of thought that thinks that EVs should look different and a bit bonkers but I think the more like the petrol/ diesel alternative they are, the less wary people are of them. Hence I really like the MG5.

The difference between modes can be quite marked too. I remember taking a Gen 1 Leaf out of Economy mode and it felt like I'd just chucked 5 concrete slabs out of the back. The difference was amazing.

A most enjoyable review

[kwmlin]

How is the music sound in E Sprinter? Does it have good sound system? How is the noise insulation? Can you compare it to gas Sprinter? Is there Apple CarPlay? Thanks

[josephcullen]

Seems a properly nice van! Good review! Nice presenting

[ubermenschen]

@1:15, “ it got 96 mile range....” yeah, with a tail wind. EV driver has range anxiety. When the battery is down to 25% capacity, the driver is feverishly looking for a full charge. And headlights, wipers, AC/heater, accessories and radio also drain battery. Heavy load makes the motor work harder, too. The real working range is about 60 miles — just barely enough for one service call and then head back to home charger or public charger. What tradesman can earn a living doing one service call per day? MB wants to play the numbers game using the sprinter ‘s battery capacity: 75, 85, 100, 125, 150, 175, 200 kWh. It’s the same game MB plays with its ICE vehicles: 500S, 500SL, 500SEL, 420, 460, 550, 550AMG, 320 CL, 320CLS, 600, 320E, 320SE. The MB e-citera truck is powered by a 480kwh battery. Why not a 200kwh battery for the e-sprinter? MB is Screwing the consumer, squeeze his pocket book.

[TSnowy]

I'd want one but don't think they make them for USA 😕 Looked all over.... Think I'll have to wait for Ford E-Transit. There is a converted electric promaster here in USA via Zenith Motors but they want 100k. It's cheaper to get an electric truck and a tow camper for half that. All the best cars are there in Europe 😔

[polarbearigloo]

platform is great but needs a 70kwh battery with only 35/47 kwh packages it is subpar in todays standards especially for the price a 60k usd 82kwh pack is needed for most opperations

[koli]

Can passengers be transported? Can the vehicle be a shuttle car?

[amcanalistamaster]

Too bad that it's narrow. Would it be amazing if it was 2, 50 meter wide?

[vincentohare]

Battery to small need to have at least 2.5 times more range

[chompnormski]

Mercedes is messing up. 85 mile range? No one will buy that in the states. We need 350+ miles on a charge

[stevenprestwich]

That van is an absolute joke, 90 odd miles per full charge, loaded and cold it be down to say 70 miles maximum, and it's £52, 000 WOW, I have a Mercedes sprinter 70 plate diesel i bought new what i bought with my own money and it was over £23, 000 cheaper, One thing for sure if you buy one you'll end up fit as a fiddle with all walking you'd have to do, oh yeah and be skint