The Mercedes-Benz VLE is an upcoming battery electric large luxury MPV (M) to be manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. It was previewed by the Mercedes-Benz Vision V in April 2025 and has been repeatedly teased afterwards. A more luxurious and longer version will be sold as the VLS.[1][2]
Overview
The VLE is the first product of a new generation of Mercedes-Benz passenger vans, based on the scalable VAN.EA platform. According to Mercedes-Benz, it will offer up to 8 seats.[3] On 17 December 2025, Mercedes-Benz confirmed the production model would be unveiled on 10 March 2026.[4]
The VLE was previewed by the Vision V concept, which was revealed on 22 April 2025.[5]
The VLE was revealed on 10 March 2026.[6]
Exterior
In front, the Vision V features a light bar, a new illuminated three-pointed-star hood ornament and an illuminated chrome grille. Notably, it only features one rear (sliding) door on the passenger slide. It also features 24-inch chrome wheels, and a single wraparound taillight unit.
Interior & Features
The interior features white nappa leather and silk, wood trim with glass cabinets and trim pieces, polished aluminum accents and a 42-speaker Dolby Atmos surround sound system. Ambient lighting and a ceiling lamp are paired with a fragrance diffuser. Other features include adaptive seats that can form beds, a glass chess set within the center console, a flexible roll-up 65-inch 4K display, an electrochromic glass partition separating the front and rear cabin, electrochromic windows and glass floor elements which can combine with the 65-inch display to form a 360-degree viewing experience. In terms of software, new "Digital Experiences" can let passengers select a mood such as "gaming" or "relax", adjusting vehicle settings within the rear displays and the front Superscreen accordingly. [5][7]
References
- Daniel Golson. The Mercedes-Benz VLE Is Almost Ready For Production And I'm Vibrating With Excitement Jalopnik, 2025-09-26, retrieved 2025-10-06^
- Mercedes has started pre-series production of the VLE electric van - electrive.com www.electrive.com, 2025-09-25, retrieved 2025-10-06^
- Mercedes‑Benz Vans: All-electric VLE marks the beginning of a new era Mercedes-Benz Group, 2025-07-24, retrieved 2025-10-06^
- Chris Chilton. Mercedes’ New VLE Is A Starry-Eyed Grille Seeker Carscoops, 2025-12-17, retrieved 2025-12-17^
- Mercedes-Benz Vision V Concept Previews the Future of Luxury Travel Car and Driver, 2025-04-22, retrieved 2025-10-06^
- Michael Gauthier. Mercedes VLE Might Be The Most Luxurious Minivan America Has Ever Seen Carscoops, 2026-03-10, retrieved 2026-03-10^
- Blagojce Krivevski. Mercedes-Benz starts pre-series production of the new VLE electric van Electric Cars Report, 2025-09-26, retrieved 2025-10-06^