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Mercedes-Benz Electric Van Charging Guide
20 May 2026
As businesses and families alike move towards more sustainable ways of travelling, electric vans are quickly becoming the smart choice. Mercedes-Benz is leading this shift with a versatile electric van range designed to handle everything from city deliveries, long distance logistics and even everyday lifestyle needs.
Whether you need maximum range, urban agility or flexible cargo space, the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter, Mercedes-Benz eVito and Mercedes-Benz eCitan each bring something unique to the road. We’ve put together what sets them apart in our charging guide to Mercedes-Benz electric vans.
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter: Built for long distances and heavy demands
If your daily work pushes the limits of range and capacity, the eSprinter is engineered to keep up. With a WLTP range of up to 272 miles, it delivers exceptional endurance for longer journeys and demanding workloads.
With two battery variants (81 kWh and 113 kWh) allow you to tailor performance depending on how far you travel and how much you carry. And when time matters, rapid DC charging can take the battery from 10% to 80% in approx. 42 minutes, helping minimise downtime.
Despite its electric powertrain, the eSprinter doesn’t compromise on practicality. Thanks to smart underfloor battery placement, it offers up to 14 m³ of load space, matching its diesel counterpart. You can also choose from multiple body lengths and heights to suit your operation.
Need to tow? No problem. With a towing capacity of up to 2,000 kg and a gross vehicle weight of up to 4,250 kg (depending on configuration), the eSprinter is more than capable of handling serious loads.
To maximise efficiency, it features multiple drive modes and adjustable regenerative braking levels, including an intelligent automatic setting that adapts to driving conditions and helps extend range without extra input from the driver.
Mercedes-Benz eVito: Everyday efficiency for urban work
The eVito strikes an ideal balance between range, practicality and ease of use, making it a strong choice for city-based businesses and mid-range journeys.
Offering up to 160 miles of WLTP range, it’s perfectly suited to daily delivery routes, service calls or commuting between job sites. With both AC and DC charging options available, you can recharge to 80% in approximately 35 minutes using rapid charging.
Inside, the eVito delivers 6.6 m³ of load capacity, providing plenty of room for tools, parcels or equipment. Its front wheel drive layout and car like handling make it especially easy to manoeuvre through tight urban streets and busy environments.
Efficiency is further enhanced by smart features such as pre-entry climate control and an energy-saving climate mode, which help preserve battery life making it particularly useful for stop-start driving throughout the day.
On the safety front, driver assistance technologies such as the available 360° camera system take the stress out of parking and navigating confined spaces.
Mercedes-Benz eCitan: Compact, flexible and city-ready
For those who need a smaller, more agile van, the eCitan delivers impressive capability in a compact package.
With a range of up to 176 miles (WLTP), it comfortably covers short to mid-range trips, while rapid charging allows you to reach 80% in around 35 minutes, ideal for staying productive throughout the day.
Its 122 hp electric motor gives it responsive performance, making it easy to handle in urban traffic, narrow roads and busy loading areas. Despite its compact dimensions, cargo capacity reaches up to 3.62 m³, with multiple body configurations available.
Thoughtful design details enhance everyday usability, including sliding doors on both sides, optional towing capability and high-performance LED lighting. Even the charging port is cleverly integrated behind the front grille, maintaining the vehicle’s clean, modern look.
Make the move to electric
From the long-range strength of the eSprinter to the all-round versatility of the eVito and the compact practicality of the eCitan, Mercedes-Benz offers an electric van for every need.
With competitive ranges, fast-charging capabilities and intelligent energy management systems, switching to electric doesn’t mean compromise. It means moving forward with greater efficiency, lower emissions and total confidence.