en.Wedoany.com Reported - Mercedes-Benz officially announced at its Vitoria plant in Spain that the all-new pure electric luxury MPV, the Mercedes-Benz VLE, has completed mass production. Built on the brand's next-generation VAN.EA modular architecture, this model represents the latest milestone in the electrification of Mercedes-Benz's light commercial vehicles.

As the successor to the Mercedes-Benz EQV, the VLE is the first production model to feature the new modular, scalable van-specific architecture (VAN.EA). This architecture will serve as the core technological foundation for all future Mercedes-Benz passenger and commercial van products. The Vitoria plant is the first in Mercedes-Benz's global production network to produce the VLE. According to the plan, the production base in Fuzhou, China, will follow suit by the end of 2026, specifically manufacturing a localized version for the Chinese market.

To accommodate the production of new models based on the VAN.EA architecture, the Vitoria plant (founded in 1954), which employs approximately 5,000 workers, has undergone systematic production line optimization, process upgrades, and personnel training. The plant has introduced over a hundred specialized training programs aligned with VAN.EA production standards to help employees master new manufacturing processes, information technology standards, and skills for applying new materials. After the upgrade, the plant can achieve flexible co-production of multiple models, including the Mercedes-Benz VLE, V-Class, Vito, and the all-electric Vito.

The Mercedes-Benz VLE made its global debut in March 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany. The new car comes standard with an 800V high-voltage electrical architecture, offering a pure electric range of over 700 kilometers under the WLTP standard and supporting fast charging at up to 300 kW. Powertrain options include the VLE 300 and VLE 400 4MATIC. The chassis is equipped with an AIRMATIC air suspension system with 40 mm of adjustable travel and a rear-wheel steering function with a bidirectional steering angle of 7 degrees.

With the overseas model entering production and preparations underway in China, Mercedes-Benz is accelerating its global electrification transformation. The Chinese version is expected to begin production in Fuzhou by the end of 2026, bringing a new competitor to the domestic high-end pure electric MPV market.

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