Mercedes-Benz Van Electric Architecture

All newly developed Mercedes-Benz vans will be based on Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA), starting in 2026. VAN.EA is an architecture strategy that is innovate, modular, and scalable. Both commercial and private future midsize and large vans will be built on VAN.EA. Using the VAN.EA one architecture strategy, Merecedes-Benz vans will reduce the complexity of its purpose-built EV product portfolio translating into significant economies of scale.

The Architecture (VAN.EA)

The VAN.EA focuses on efficiency and performance and its goal is to achieve a high range with an optimal battery capacity. This architecture provides maximum synergies through learner, simpler and faster processes and maximum efficiency when using the resources.

There are three blocks of VAN.EA that help to achieve the targets. The front block contains the electric powertrain and the front axle. The center block scales the vehicle length. The rear module will be available with an electric motor for all-wheel-drive variants or without electric motor for the front-wheel drive variants.

The Luxury Private Vans (VAN. EA-P)

VAN.EA-P stands for privately positioned vans in the midsize segment with a new level of luxury. Because of the innovative Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB. 0S), VAN.EA-P is always on and can take on daily challenges.

The Premium Commercial Vans (VAN.EA-C)

VAN.EA-C stands for premium commercial vans in the midsize and large segments. The architecture is tailored for different configurations and upfitter solutions. With MB.OS, more digital extras for commercial customers will be offered.

New Customers & Markets

Mercedes-Benz, in the United States aims for more profitable and substantially increased sales by 2030 and an expansion of the portfolio with the addition of VAN.EA-based commercial vans in the lineup.
A new model line of fully electric midsize and large camper vans will expand the portfolio of RV vans.

The Production Network

Mercedes-Benzs is reorganizing the global production network by having its fist pure electric light commercial vehicles (eLCV) plant in Poland. The plant will set new standards in terms of productivity, lean operations and sustainability for manufacturing premium eLCV’s. The vans plan to cover 100% of the plants energy needs through renewable energy and a combination of different renewable energy sources in order to cover electricity and heat requirements.

Electrification Strategy

Starting in 2026, Mercedes-Benz plans to have all midsize and large vans based on the new modular architecture be electric-only.