Mercedes-Benz VLE

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Mercedes-Benz VLE
Overview
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Production2026 (to commence)
AssemblySpain: Vitoria-Gasteiz
Designer Gorden Wagener (head of design)
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size MPV (M)
Body style 5-door minivan
Platform VAN.EA
Related Mercedes-Benz VLS
Chronology
Predecessor Mercedes-Benz V-Class

The Mercedes-BenzVLE is an upcoming battery electric mid-size MPV to be manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. It was previewed by the Mercedes-Benz Vision V and has been repeatedly teased afterwards. A more luxurious and longer version will be sold as the VLS. [1] [2]

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History

The VLE and VLS were previewed by the Vision V concept, which was revealed on April 22, 2025. [3]

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.

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. [3] [4]

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. [5]

References

  1. Golson, Daniel (2025-09-26). "The Mercedes-Benz VLE Is Almost Ready For Production And I'm Vibrating With Excitement". Jalopnik. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
  2. "Mercedes has started pre-series production of the VLE electric van - electrive.com". www.electrive.com. 2025-09-25. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
  3. 1 2 "Mercedes-Benz Vision V Concept Previews the Future of Luxury Travel". Car and Driver. 2025-04-22. Archived from the original on 2025-09-30. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
  4. Krivevski, Blagojce (2025-09-26). "Mercedes-Benz starts pre-series production of the new VLE electric van". Electric Cars Report. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
  5. "Mercedes‑Benz Vans: All-electric VLE marks the beginning of a new era | Mercedes-Benz Group". Mercedes-Benz Group. 2025-07-24. Archived from the original on 2025-08-10. Retrieved 2025-10-06.