Engineering:Mercedes-Benz VLE

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Short description: Battery electric luxury MPV

Mercedes-Benz VLE
Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz Group
Also calledMercedes-Benz VLS
ProductionJune 2026 – present[1]
Model years2027
AssemblySpain: Vitoria-Gasteiz
DesignerGorden Wagener (head of design)
Body and chassis
ClassLarge luxury MPV (M)
Body style5-door MPV
Layout
PlatformVAN.EA
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 3,342 mm (131.6 in) (SWB)
  • 3,517 mm (138.5 in) (LWB)
Length
  • 5,309 mm (209.0 in) (SWB)
  • 5,484 mm (215.9 in) (LWB)
Width1,999 mm (78.7 in)
Height1,943 mm (76.5 in)
uk|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight3,500–3,700 kg (7,716–8,157 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor

The Mercedes-Benz VLE is a battery electric large luxury MPV (M) manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. It was previewed by the Mercedes-Benz Vision V in April 2025 and has been repeatedly teased afterwards. A more luxurious and longer version will be sold as the VLS.[2][3]

Overview

The VLE is the first product of a new generation of Mercedes-Benz passenger vans, based on the scalable VAN.EA platform. According to Mercedes-Benz, it will offer up to 8 seats.[4] On 17 December 2025, Mercedes-Benz confirmed the production model would be unveiled on 10 March 2026.[5]

The VLE was previewed by the Vision V concept, which was revealed on 22 April 2025.[6]

The VLE was revealed on 10 March 2026.[7]

Mercedes-Benz plans to introduce petrol and diesel engines for the VLE later on in its life cycle.[8]

  • Rear view of a VLE 300
    Rear view of a VLE 300

Exterior

In front, the Vision V features a light bar, a new illuminated three-pointed-star hood ornament and an illuminated chrome grille. Notably, it only features one rear (sliding) door on the passenger slide. It also features 24-inch chrome wheels, and a single wraparound taillight unit.

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Interior
    Interior

Interior & Features

The interior features white nappa leather and silk, wood trim with glass cabinets and trim pieces, polished aluminum accents and a 42-speaker Dolby Atmos surround sound system. Ambient lighting and a ceiling lamp are paired with a fragrance diffuser. Other features include adaptive seats that can form beds, a glass chess set within the center console, a flexible roll-up 65-inch 4K display, an electrochromic glass partition separating the front and rear cabin, electrochromic windows and glass floor elements which can combine with the 65-inch display to form a 360-degree viewing experience. In terms of software, new "Digital Experiences" can let passengers select a mood such as "gaming" or "relax", adjusting vehicle settings within the rear displays and the front Superscreen accordingly.[6][9]

References

  1. ↑ "Mercedes-Benz launches series production of the VLE". https://www.electrive.com/2026/06/12/mercedes-benz-launches-series-production-of-the-vle/. 
  2. ↑ Golson, Daniel (2025-09-26). "The Mercedes-Benz VLE Is Almost Ready For Production And I'm Vibrating With Excitement" (in en-US). https://www.jalopnik.com/1979267/mercedes-benz-vle-almost-production-ready/. 
  3. ↑ "Mercedes has started pre-series production of the VLE electric van - electrive.com" (in en-US). 2025-09-25. https://www.electrive.com/2025/09/25/mercedes-has-started-pre-series-production-of-the-vle-electric-van/. 
  4. ↑ "Mercedes‑Benz Vans: All-electric VLE marks the beginning of a new era | Mercedes-Benz Group" (in en). Mercedes-Benz Group. 2025-07-24. https://group.mercedes-benz.com/innovations/product-innovation/technology/vle-test-drives.html. 
  5. ↑ Chilton, Chris (2025-12-17). "Mercedes’ New VLE Is A Starry-Eyed Grille Seeker". Carscoops. https://www.carscoops.com/2025/12/mercedes-vle-teased-with-starry-drls-and-a-grille-like-a-hockey-goalies-armor/. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Mercedes-Benz Vision V Concept Previews the Future of Luxury Travel" (in en-US). Car and Driver. 2025-04-22. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64543202/mercedes-benz-vision-v-concept-revealed/. 
  7. ↑ Gauthier, Michael (2026-03-10). "Mercedes VLE Might Be The Most Luxurious Minivan America Has Ever Seen". Carscoops. https://www.carscoops.com/2026/03/mercedes-rethinks-the-minivan-with-luxurious-and-electric-vle/. 
  8. ↑ "Mercedes-Benz VLE EV shows that vans can be luxury limos | WardsAuto" (in en). https://www.wardsauto.com/news/mercedes-benz-vle-ev-shows-that-vans-can-be-luxury-limos/814327/. 
  9. ↑ Krivevski, Blagojce (2025-09-26). "Mercedes-Benz starts pre-series production of the new VLE electric van" (in en-US). https://electriccarsreport.com/2025/09/mercedes-benz-starts-pre-series-production-of-the-new-vle-electric-van/. 



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