Get ready for Mercedes’ vision of a luxury electric van

Stylish minivan study aims to preview next-gen Vito and V-Class

Mercedes-Benz Vans has unveiled a new concept car previewing the next generation V-Class and Vito. It will debut in spring 2025, presenting a vision of the future that is “luxurious, highly elegant and spacious”.

The company isn’t revealing much else just yet, but the trailer shows a sleek van that trades in a boxy look for curvaceous looks. Details are hard to make out, but we can see a prominent hood ornament as well as a modified greenhouse that eschews hard lines.

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They are connected by a sloping roof and a highly stylized body. We can also see metal accents as well as ornate lighting fixtures.

Not much is known about the concept yet, but the model will use a new Van electric architecture called VAN.EA. It’s modular and scalable, which will make “a clear distinction between personal vans in the luxury segment and commercial vans at the high end of the market.”

There’s more focus on the luxury market this time around, with the company saying we can expect high-quality family vans, exclusive VIP shuttles, and “a spacious luxury sedan that meets the expectations of highly sophisticated customers.” In fact, it sounds like the company wants to grab a piece of the commercial vehicle market, which has been dominated by aftermarket companies.

The redesigned van is scheduled to go on sale in 2026, and Mercedes has previously said they will be available with front- and all-wheel drive and an 800-volt electrical architecture. They will also feature a 22 kW AC charger and the latest version of Mercedes-Benz operating system.

Some versions have a range of “well over” 311 miles (500 kilometers) and come with Level 2 semi-autonomous driving. Level 3 systems are expected to arrive by the end of the decade, while commercial vans will offer Level 4 systems for use by robotaxis.