A few weeks ago, Mercedes wanted to test the autonomy of its new 100% electric universal van: a pre-production copy of the new Mercedes eSprinter traveled return trip to Germanybetween the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart and Munich Airport.
In general, the model traveled the distance 475 kilometers with one charge corresponding to the power consumption 21.9 kW/100 km. In this regard, the German manufacturer clarifies that the route was extremely difficult in terms of electricity consumption, as it crossed motorways and the Swabian Jura mountain range.
Mercedes eSprinter: testing its autonomy
The new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter will be available with three different battery sizes and will also offer a high roof for versatile use as a vehicle. The pre-production example used for this test is this the largest possible configurationan ultra-long eSprinter with a raised roof, specially selected to prove the efficiency and range of the model.
To reproduce actual terms of delivery of cargo between Stuttgart and Munich, the journey was performed on open roads, in the city and on the motorway, using the easiest route that crosses the rise of the Swabian Jura. To confirm the power consumption and its autonomy, a TÜV Süd inspector was present in the passenger seat throughout the test. It an independent certification body testified that the consumption of 21.9 kWh/100 km indicated on the instrument panel was achieved with one battery charge and that the vehicle was in good condition.
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Mercedes eSprinter: a road trip
The journey began with Mercedes-Benz Museum, located near the brand’s factory in Untertürkheim on the B10, and then headed to Göppingen and Ulm. At this point the eSprinter took the A8 and then the A99 in the direction ofMunich Airport.
After arriving at the airport, the return route was on the autobahn in the direction of Stuttgart, then at the Wendlinger Kreuz junction, the test driver took the secondary roads B313 and B10 to return to the Mercedes-Benz Museum. The total distance covered was 475 kilometers in total with ascents of 210 meters to 785 meters above sea level. Upon arrival, the on-board computer indicated that the remaining range was approx 20 additional kilometers.
Mercedes eSprinter: the full range
The new Mercedes eSprinter will be sold in a wide range designed to meet the needs of professionals. She will count three battery capacities as well as several body options, ranging from a panel van to a chassis with a cab.
The new eSprinter will be manufactured in Charleston, South Carolina, USA, as well as in Germany, in Düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde, with the second half of 2023. From 2025, all medium and large vans of the German brand, based on the new VAN.EA modular architecture, will be 100% electric.
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Source: Auto Plus
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