Mercedes-Benz to Launch 3 Luxury Electric Vans in U.S. by 2028 as Prices Reach $130,000
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Updated · Motor1 · Jun 19
Mercedes-Benz to Launch 3 Luxury Electric Vans in U.S. by 2028 as Prices Reach $130,000
3 articles · Updated · Motor1 · Jun 19
Summary
Mercedes plans to bring three premium electric vans—the VLE, VLS and VLS Maybach—to the U.S. in 2028, starting at the top end with the Maybach variant.
A new EV van platform underpins the lineup, with the VLE 400 pairing a 115-kWh battery and 400-plus-mile range with 415 horsepower and a highly configurable cabin.
Mercedes is positioning the vans as “grand limousines” rather than utility vehicles, loading them with standard luxury features such as a panoramic roof, Burmester audio and large MBUX displays.
Pricing is not final, but a tested VLE Exclusive was around $130,000, underscoring Mercedes’ bet that affluent U.S. buyers will accept a six-figure van.
The biggest hurdle may be cultural: the report says the vans deliver quiet, practical luxury for passengers, but American resistance to vans could make the market launch a tough sell.