The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter is a battery-powered commercial van that is set to launch in the U.S. later this year. Despite the anticipation surrounding the launch, the next generation of the eSprinter is facing delays. According to a person briefed on the matter, U.S. production of the next generation will shift to summer 2028 from late 2026, while European production of the eSprinter will be similarly delayed. The delays are due to the shift to a new modular platform called VAN.EA (MB Vans Electric Architecture). This new platform will yield medium and large electric commercial vans starting from the middle of the decade, potentially with the Mercedes EQV passenger van.
The production of the next-generation eSprinter at Mercedes’ Dusseldorf, Germany, factory is delayed nearly two years, with a new start date of first quarter 2028 from May 2026. Meanwhile, additional eSprinter production at a new electric-only van factory in Jawor, Poland, that was scheduled to start in November 2026 is now pushed to summer 2027. The joint venture between Mercedes and Rivian, which was to produce two models, one based on the VAN.EA platform and the other a second-generation electric van from U.S. EV startup Rivian on the Rivian Light Van electric platform, has been paused. Mercedes is now building the Jawor factory on its own.
The delays in the production of the eSprinter are likely to be a disappointment to those who have been eagerly awaiting the launch of the new model. Despite the delays, Mercedes-Benz is still committed to producing the eSprinter and other electric commercial vans on the VAN.EA platform. The company is confident that the delays will be worth it in the end, as the new platform will provide a more efficient and reliable product. The new generation of the eSprinter is expected to be a game-changer for the electric commercial van market, and Mercedes-Benz is determined to make sure that the product meets its high standards.
The delays in the production of the eSprinter may be a disappointment for those who have been eagerly awaiting the launch of the new model. However, Mercedes-Benz is still committed to producing the eSprinter and other electric commercial vans on the VAN.EA platform. The new platform is expected to provide a more efficient and reliable product, and Mercedes-Benz is determined to make sure that the product meets its high standards. The company is confident that the delays will be worth it in the end, as the new generation of the eSprinter is expected to be a game-changer for the electric commercial van market.
The new generation of the eSprinter promises to be a revolutionary product in the electric commercial van market. It will feature a modular platform, VAN.EA (MB Vans Electric Architecture), that will yield medium and large electric commercial vans starting from the middle of the decade. This platform will provide a more efficient and reliable product, and Mercedes-Benz is determined to make sure that the product meets its high standards.
The production of the new eSprinter has been delayed due to the shift to the VAN.EA platform, with U.S. production shifting to summer 2028 from late 2026 and European production similarly delayed. The new electric-only van factory in Jawor, Poland, that was scheduled to start in November 2026 is now pushed to summer 2027, and the joint venture between Mercedes and Rivian has been paused.
Despite the delays, Mercedes-Benz is still committed to producing the eSprinter and other electric commercial vans on the VAN.EA platform. The company is confident that the delays will be worth it in the end, as the new generation of the eSprinter is expected to be a game-changer for the electric commercial van market. The new platform will provide a more efficient and reliable product, and Mercedes-Benz is determined to make sure that the product meets its high standards.
The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter is a revolutionary product that promises to revolutionize the electric commercial van market. The new platform, VAN.EA (MB Vans Electric Architecture), will provide a more efficient and reliable product, and Mercedes-Benz is determined to make sure that the product meets its high standards. Despite the delays in the production of the eSprinter, Mercedes-Benz is still committed to producing the product, and the company is confident that the delays will be worth it in the end. The new generation of the eSprinter is expected to be a game-changer for the electric commercial van market, and Mercedes-Benz is determined to make sure that the product meets its high standards.
