eSprinter Van
- Payload: 731kg
- Range: 81 – 103 miles
- Exempt from: ULEZ and congestion charges
- Best for: urban businesses and sole traders
What businesses is the eSprinter van best for?
- Businesses around or in urban areas
- Sole traders with a lighter payload
- Businesses in well-connected EV areas
The eSprinter is a light and steady 3 seat Mercedes electric van. Its range might not get you cross country, but it’s just right for those in or around the city. The van’s average range is made up for by its fast-charging time and rapid choice.
The eSprinter does have a lower payload than some vans on the market, so businesses with a higher payload will want to take a peek at others in the Mercedes electric van range.
How long does it take to charge?
This van comes equipped with a 55-kwh battery. As standard, the Mercedes eSprinter van can take a 20-kwh charge. So, the Mercedes eSprinter van will fully charge in about 2 hours on the standard model.
If you’re buying the van, you can upgrade to rapid charging and get your battery fully charged in about 30 minutes.
What other features does it have?
The standard eSprinter van comes equipped with a couple of handy features:
- Attention assist: for drivers on long journeys or just those who haven’t had their morning coffee, the Mercedes attention assist is a system that detects early signs of fatigue. It’ll then warn the driver to take a break.
- Crosswind assist: a great feature for drivers facing high winds, the crosswind assist autocorrects your course and gets you in the right direction. No more worrying about slow reaction times in high wind!
You’ll also find that the eSprinter is surprisingly quick! In Comfort mode (C), the eSprinter easily and smoothly reaches its top speed of 75mph. C mode does cut into the electric van’s range, but it’s well worth it for shorter journeys.
How much does it cost?
- Buy Price: about £52,000
- Potential yearly fuel savings: £2,775+
- Potential yearly maintenance savings: £408+
- Other savings: Vehicle Excise Duty, ULEZ, Clean Air Zones
While buying the Mercedes electric van isn’t cheap, it does have a lower running cost than its Mercedes diesel sister (the Sprinter 314CDI L2 H2 Auto).
As the UK introduces more Clean Air Zones and congestion charges, electric vans will become one of the best ways for businesses to avoid extra costs.
Hiring an electric van is much cheaper than buying the vehicle upfront. Think the eSprinter is right for your businesses? You don’t have to wait.