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 middle-size vans (VAN.EA platform base) (2026-planning); Commercial van assembly plant, Mercedes-Benz Vans - Number of employees: 4,800 (as of 2024) - Additional investment: EUR 1.2 billion (USD 1.2 billion) - Investment: EUR 26...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/07/01

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

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: 2025/06/23

eVito NCV2 PF VAN.EA PF This is an EV version of the mid-size commercial van "Vito." Two models are available: the Panel Van for transporting goods and the Tourer for transporting passengers. Wheelbases can be chosen from long (3,200mm) and extra long (3,430mm), and battery capacities can be chosen from 60kWh and 90kWh. Motor output is 85kW or 150kW for the Panel Van, and 150kW for the Tourer. The Panel Van equipped with a 90kWh battery has a max...

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/06/19

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 GLE350de (2019-), GLE300 MHV, GLE300 Coupé MHV (2021-); C-Class (2014-2020); EV EQS SUV (2022-), EQE SUV (2022-), GLC (2026-planning); Mercedes-Maybach: GLS 600 4MATIC (2020-), EQS SUV (2023-); R-Class (2005...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/26

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

All-new electric MPV VAN.EA PF Luxury electric MPV. It will be the first to use the VAN.EA (the Van Electric Architecture) platform for mid-size and large electric vans, and is scheduled for launch in 2026....

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/03/11

Mercedes-Benz Vans starts final winter testing of its new MPVs On March 7, Mercedes-Benz announced that it has started the winter testing of the future multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) in Arjeplog, Sweden. The test covers a variety of climate zones and test routes, with a particular emphasis on vehicle dynamics and safety systems like ESP, as well as the ventilation and heating of the spacious interior. Both individual components and the entire vehic...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/07

Mercedes-Benz unveils first look of Vision V show car, Next-Gen Electric Vans to launch in 2026 On March 3, Mercedes-Benz Vans released a teaser image of the Vision V show car, showcasing Mercedes-Benz Vans' vision of combining generous space with maximum exclusivity. The Vision V show car features traditionally crafted materials blend with hyper-modern, and tech-savvy design elements. The more details of the car will be revealed in April 2025. S...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

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 August 2024: 1,700 -Year opened: 1999 as a Western Star truck assembly plant Mercedes-Benz Vans celebrates groundbreaking of new Sprinter plant in South Carolina Merced...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/04

Mercedes Benz Vans to launch flexible architecture for electric and combustion models On February 20, Mercedes Benz announced that its Vans segment will offer both combustion engine and electric vans on a single, flexible architecture in the future. Starting in 2026, the fully electric models will be based on the new Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA), while combustion-engine models will follow with the Van Combustion Architecture (VAN.CA). Both ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/20

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: 1,300 (as of 2023) - Investment: EUR 600 million - Established in 2017 Mercedes-...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/01/03

Mercedes-Benz Vans unveils glimpse of new VAN.EA era for 2026 On December 13, Mercedes-Benz Vans unveiled a glimpse into a new era with its innovative Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA), set to launch in 2026. This modular and scalable platform will define the future of their van lineup, distinguishing between luxury-focused private vans and premium commercial vehicles. The upcoming private van range will include high-end family vans, luxurious V...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/14

Mercedes-Benz: Revises Strategy to All-electric Expanding the Top-End segment and strengthening the development of autonomous driving Summary Revised All-electric strategy Luxury strategy: Aim to expand the Top-End segment in the mid- to long-term New battery factories Introduction and enhancement of autonomous driving Business performance and future outlook GlobalData Sales Forecast: Mercedes-Benz Group’s sales in 2027 will be 2.58 million uni...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/06

Fujian Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (FBAC) Mercedes-Benz: Vito (2010-), V-Class (2016-), EV EQV (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 DaimlerChrysler Automotive Industry Co., Ltd., DaimlerChrysler Vans (China) Co., Ltd. - A total investment is 208 million euro, and capital is 160 million euro. Constructi...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/11/13

Chinese Market Q3 2024 Non-Chinese OEMs accelerate BEVs; government raises standards for replacement subsidies Summary Trends of Chinese OEMs (Q3 2024) Trends of major non-Chinese manufacturers (Q3 2024) Policies related to China's automotive industry (Q3 2024) Major Chinese automakers' 2024 Q3 sales volumes (ex-factory) The Bao 8, BYD's first car equipped with Huawei's smart driving technology (Source: Fangchengbao luxury electric car bran...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/11/05

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: 2024/10/28

Mercedes-Benz tests first electric van prototypes based on VAN.EA platform On October 7, Mercedes-Benz announced that it is advancing its electrification strategy with VAN.EA (Mercedes-Benz Van Electric Architecture), the modular, flexible and scalable electric architecture. Starting in 2026, all new medium and large vans will be built on this architecture, with the first prototypes already testing on public roads. Recent tests included a long-di...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/07