Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia is planning to offer all of it light commercial vans with electric drive from the second half of 2022 with the introduction of the eVito panel van and eVito Tourer.
In addition it will also offer the Mercedes-Benz EQV fully-electric premium people mover.
The eSprinter is intended to follow in or around 2024 when the next generation eSprinter van becomes available.
Mercedes-Benz Vans says thanks to flexible production it intends to offer both conventional and battery-electric vans side by side, and is preparing to switch to electric-only in the future, when customer and market demand determines it.
In Australia, it says that sales of electric vehicles are on the rise and the electrification of vans is increasingly becoming an attractive proposition for light commercial fleet operators who are looking to show commitment to sustainable practices and reduced total cost of ownership.
“This is a very exciting step towards a more sustainable future for Mercedes-Benz Vans and our customers in Australia,” Mercedes-Benz Vans managing director Diane Tarr says.
“We are confident that the electric drive will gain more prevalence here over the coming years. As it does, we will be ready with a strong customer-centric electric product portfolio, which offers the potential to assist customers with lowering their operating costs and reducing their environmental impact,” she says.
Full local specifications and pricing will be communicated closer to launch.
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