For these of you on the lookout for the last word glamping expertise, Mercedes-Benz is about to have the answer for you. Mercedes revealed its new devoted Vans Electrical Structure (VAN.EA) to increase its EV van lineup, and for the primary time, the automaker will introduce personal luxurious midsize electrical vans to the US and China, together with camper variations.

Though Mercedes-Benz is already a frontrunner, promoting over 40,000 electrical vans globally, the corporate goals to increase its place.

Mercedes has launched absolutely electrical variants in each phase, together with small to midsize and enormous vans in Europe and China, and earlier this 12 months with the purely electrical eSprinter for North America.

The German automaker has additionally launched absolutely electrical camper vans to fulfill the rising “van life” pattern. Final January, Mercedes revealed a camper model of its EQV electrical van, following it up with the electrical EQT Marco Polo, a “sensible resolution for tenting followers.”

Starting in 2026, Mercedes is planning for a brand new technology of electrical vans. Based mostly on its new VAN.EA structure, the automaker will supply electrical vans for business use, versatile all-rounders, personal luxurious vans, and even RVs.

Mercedes introduces new electrical vans, together with a camper

Mercedes says the subsequent technology of electrical vans will deal with effectivity and efficiency.

The devoted VAN.EA electrical structure will function the inspiration for Mercedes deliberate enlargement. Mathias Geisen, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, defined:

Beginning 2026, we are going to introduce our purpose-built EV structure VAN.EA. This permits us to consolidate our midsize and enormous vans right down to just one structure and considerably scale back the complexity of our product portfolio. Most added worth for purchasers with sustainable profitability on the similar time: VAN.EA clearly underscores our aspiration to be ‘Lead in Electrical’.

Mercedes is specializing in 4 vital features with its new EV van structure to optimize vary and scale back prices, together with aerodynamics, drivetrain, tires, and chassis.

To streamline manufacturing, Mercedes’s new structure is a scalable resolution with three modules. The entrance module stays the identical in all VAN.EA variants consisting of the electrical powertrain and entrance axle.

In the meantime, the middle module dictates the size of the automobile, whereas the rear module will likely be out there with an electrical motor (for AWD) or with out (FWD).

Based mostly on the assorted combos, Mercedes will supply completely different variations for personal and business clients. VAN.EA-P (for privately positioned) is designed for these on the lookout for a cellular workplace, household exercise automobile, or enterprise accomplice (equivalent to a VIP shuttle) for instance.

The VAN.EA-C (for premium business vans), however, is for the courier, specific, and parcel supply autos to ambulances and camper vans with added cargo area and performance.

Mercedes already affords absolutely electrical van variants in all segments however with the VAN.EA platform, the van division goals to attain 50% EV gross sales share by 2030.