Fujian Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (FBAC) Mercedes-Benz: Vito (2010-), V-Class (2016-), EV EQV (planning), EV MPV VLE (2026-planning); Mercedes-Benz: Viano (-2015), Sprinter (-2014); the joint venture of Mercedes-Benz Group, Fujian Motor and BAIC Motor; Formerly Fujian Daimler Automotive Co., Ltd., Fujian Daimler Chrysler Automotive Industry Co., Ltd., Daimler Chrysler Vans (China) Co., Ltd. - A total investment is 208 million euro, and capital is...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Mercedes-Benz Ludwigsfelde GmbH, Ludwigsfelde Plant Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (2006-)/ VW Crafter (2006-2017), EV eSprinter (2024-), VAN.EA architecture van (2026-planning) Mercedes-Benz Vario (-2013) Commercial van assembly plant, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Competence center for the individualization of electric vans - Number of Employees: 1,700 (as of 2024) - Started production in 1965. - Established in 1936 Daimler continue short-time working until Ap...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Düsseldorf Plant VW Crafter (LT series successor, 2006-2014); Mercedes-Benz: Sprinter (2013-), EV eSprinter (2019-); Open body styles (platform for body builders or flatbeds) of the large VAN.EA platform (2026-planning) Commercial van assembly plant, Mercedes-Benz Vans - Number of Employees: 5,500 (as of 2024) - Established in 1962 Mercedes-Benz Vans to invest EUR 2 billion for products, services from 2017-2018 World pre...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd. (formerly Daimler Greater China Ltd.) Mercedes-Benz Group's head office in China; Partner: Beijing Automotive, Fujian Motor Industrial Group; Former partner: Yaxing Motor Coach Group, Wuhan Zhongyu Automobile (Present: Dongfeng Yu'an Automobile, Wuhan Branch); Former name: Daimler-Chrysler (China) Investment Co., Ltd. Daimler (China)'s Production Capacity Plants units/year Production Capacity Note Plan Note ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/28

Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Poland (MBMP), Jawor Plant Four-cylinder gasoline engines, Diesel engines; Crankcase; PHV battery (2020-), EV battery for EQ (2021-); EV large vans (closed model/panel vans) (VAN.EA platform base) (2026-planning); Mercedes-Benz Group's engine plant, started operation in Dec. 2019, will build EV Van specific plant. - Number of employees: 1,400 (as of 2024) - Investment:   2024: EUR 600 million invested in building t...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/27

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI), Tuscaloosa (Vance) Plant Mercedes-Benz GLE [formerly M-Class] (1997-), GLE Coupe (2015-), GLE 450 (2018-), GLE 500/550e 4 MATIC (-2019), GLS [formerly GL] (2006-), Mild Hybrid GLS450/580 (2019-), PHV GLE450e (2023-), PHV GLE350de (2019-), GLE300 MHV, GLE300 Coupé MHV (2021-); C-Class (2014-2020); EV EQS SUV (2022-), EQE SUV (2022-), GLC (2027-planning); Mercedes-Maybach: GLS 600 4MATIC (2020-), EQS SUV (...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/21

Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBAC) MRA (Mercedes-Benz Rear Wheel Architecture) Plant: Mercedes Benz E-Class (long wheelbase), C-Class (long wheelbase & standard wheelbase), GLC-Class, C-Class PHV (2022-), C-Class (long wheelbase MHV, 2021-), GLC-Class MHV (2022-), GLC-Class PHV (2022-), GLC-Class (long wheelbase, 2022-), E-Class PHV (2023-); GLK-Class (production ended), EV SUV EQC (2019-2023); MFA (Merecedes Front-wheel-drive Architect...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/11/11

Mercedes-Benz announces “THE BOuLDER” project for van segment On October 27, Mercedes-Benz announced “THE BOuLDER”, a sculptural preview of the next-generation Sprinter, presented as part of the brand’s upcoming “130 Years of Transportation” anniversary. The 6.5-meter-long, 2.75-meter-high, and 2.5-meter-wide sculpture symbolizes the evolution of Mercedes-Benz Vans toward more advanced, efficient, and intelligent models. The future ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

Mercedes-Benz Spain, Vitoria (Alava) Plant Vito (1995-), EV Vito E-Cell (2010-EOP), Vito Tourer (2014-), EV eVito (2018-), EV eVito Tourer (2020-), MPV EV EQV (2020-); Viano (-2011), V-Class (2012-); Marco Polo Camper; EV VLE (VAN.EA platform base) (2026-planning); Commercial van assembly plant, Mercedes-Benz Vans - Number of employees: 5,000 (as of September 2025) - Additional investment: EUR 1.2 billion (USD 1.2 billion) - Investment: EUR 260 ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/21

VLE EV VAN.EA PF The EV version of Mercedes-Benz's new luxury passenger van, the VLE. It will be the first to use the VAN.EA (Van Electric Architecture) for mid- to large-sized electric vans....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/10/21

VLE EV VAN.EA PF The EV version of Mercedes-Benz's new luxury passenger van, the VLE. It will be the first to use the VAN.EA (Van Electric Architecture) for mid- to large-sized electric vans. With seating for up to eight people, it is expected to be used for a wide range of purposes, from family and leisure MPVs to VIP shuttles. It is scheduled to be released in 2026....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/10/20

VLE EV VAN.EA PF The EV version of Mercedes-Benz's new luxury passenger van, the VLE. It will be the first to use the VAN.EA (Van Electric Architecture) for mid- to large-sized electric vans. With seating for up to eight people, it is expected to be used for a wide range of purposes, from family and leisure MPVs to VIP shuttles. It is scheduled to be released in 2026....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/10/20

eSprinter Electric Versatility PF VAN.EA PF EV version of the full-size commercial van Sprinter. The body can be chosen with a long or short wheelbase and a high or low roof. It is RWD, with a motor output of 100kW or 150kW. The battery capacity is 81kWh or 113kWh. In the case of the 113kWh battery, the driving range on a single charge is 206 miles (EPA mode)....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/10/08

eSprinter NCV3 PF Electric Versatility PF VAN.EA PF An EV version of the large commercial van Sprinter. In addition to the panel van, the new model released in January 2024 has an open model that can be used as the base for various configurations (the open model will be released at a later date). The platform consists of a combination of three modules: front, battery and rear. It has RWD, and motors with maximum outputs of 100kW and 150kW can be ...

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/10/07

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC, North Charleston Plant Mercedes-Benz Metris (2015-2023), Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Freightliner Sprinter, EV eSprinter (2023-) Mercedes-Benz Vans CKD assembly plant -Investment of EUR 50 million announced August for EV manufacturing in 2023 -Employees as of September 2025: 1,700 -Year opened: 1999 as a Western Star truck assembly plant Mercedes-Benz Vans to invest EUR 50 million into North Charleston plant for EV production...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/09/12

Mercedes-Benz's three concepts make U.S. show debuts at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance On August 12, Mercedes-Benz USA announced that its showcase at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Automotive Week would feature the U.S. show debuts of its CONCEPT AMG GT XX electric performance concept, the Vision V luxury limousine concept, and the exclusive Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Edition Emerald Isle. The CONCEPT AMG GT XX previews a future prod...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/15

European and American OEMs' Strategies and Their Progress in China BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and GM exhibits at the Auto Shanghai 2025 Summary BMW: Next-generation concept car, intelligent cockpit system for China Mercedes-Benz: Vision V concept car and all-new BEV CLA L GM: Cadillac Lyriq-V, Buick new super fusion architecture and NEV sub-brand Mercedes-Benz's Vision V luxury MPV concept car   Major European and American automakers are furth...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/06/30

Mercedes Benz’s Vitoria plant to pause production for 5 weeks to prepare VAN.EA On June 23, multiple sources reported that Mercedes Benz’s Vitoria plant will stop production from August 1 till September 8, 2025. Along with the usual three-week summer break, there will be additional shutdowns in late August and early September. In the second week of September, only the morning shift will run, while the afternoon shift will still be on vacation...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

Auto Shanghai 2025: Mercedes Benz unveils Vision V ultra-luxury electric van based on VAN.EA On April 22, Mercedes Benz unveiled the Vision V concept electric van at Auto Shanghai 2025. Built on the new VAN.EA modular platform signals a move toward luxury electric vans, ranging from family-oriented models to premium VIP shuttles and ultra-luxury limousines. The Vision V show car previews the top-tier model. It combines spaciousness with luxury an...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/22

Mercedes-Benz Vans launches ‘30 years of the Sprinter’ On March 19, Mercedes Benz Vans announced that it is launching the special model "30 years of the Sprinter" to mark the 30th anniversary of this iconic van. The first production-ready eSprinter panel van was launched in 2019. The current eSprinter van, which has been available since last year, comes in two body styles, multiple lengths, and three battery options, offering up to 478 km of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/20