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  • March 23, 2019
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Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Completes Final Test In Arctic Conditions

Mercedes-Benz eSprinter image: Mercedes-Benz The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter, a new electric van currently in the works by the company has undergone…

Mercedes-Benz eSprinter

image: Mercedes-Benz

The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter, a new electric van currently in the works by the company has undergone final tests at under Artic conditions in Sweden’s Arjeplog, a popular winter test site for Asian and European car manufacturers. The new electric van is scheduled for market launch in the second half of this year.

Mercedes-Benz has also released previously unknown specs for the eSprinter. They include:

  • Fast-charging function (able to recharge around 80% of full energy in 30 minutes)
  • 150 km range (when configured with 55kWh battery capacity), 100km range configuration also available
  • 3500 kg gross vehicle weight
  • 10.5 m³ maximum load volume
  • 85 kW output and a torque figure of up to 300 Newton metres
  • Maximum payload of 900 kg (for 55 kWh battery capacity) and maximum payload of 1,040 kg (for “second battery option” of 41 kWh)

Mercedes-Benz eSprinter

image: Mercedes-Benz

Testing for the eSprinter included driving on a frozen lake, ergonomics using special measuring technology, and cold cell facility tests for starting behaviour and low-temperature resistance of its drive components.


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