Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new version of its eSprinter electric van.
The model will initially be available as a panel van, with a chassis cab variant to join the range subsequently. A choice of two vehicle lengths will be available.
There will be three battery sizes, with the largest having 113kWh of capacity, enough for a range of up to 248 miles on the WLTP cycle, or 310 miles on the WLTP city cycle. The other batteries will be 56kWh and 81kWh units.
Max charging speeds will by 11kW at an AC wallbox, and 115kW at a DC rapid charging station, with the latter allowing a 10-80% charge in around 28 minutes for the 56kWh battery, and around 42 minutes for the 113kWh battery.
Two electric motors will be available, producing 136hp or 204hp.
The figures are a big upgrade on the previous eSprinter, which had a 114hp motor, and a WLTP range of up to 96 miles.
Mercedes says the new eSprinter will go on sale first, in the second half of this year, in the US and Canada, as a long-wheelbase panel van with a load capacity of 14m3 and a gross vehicle weight up to 4.25t. A European launch will follow towards the end of the year.
Prices are yet to be announced.