US-based Buckley Conversions has equipped a Mercedes-Benz eSprinter with an interior almost entirely produced by 3D printing. Instead of traditional wood and aluminum, polypropylene sofa, cabinets, and wall panels were used. According to the founder, the prototype weighs about 680 kg less than a standard fit-out; another source cites a reduction of about 1,500 pounds compared to a previous standard configuration.
The process involved 3D scanning of the cabin and a KUKA industrial robot with an extruder, reducing manual measurements and simplifying customer adaptation. Equipment includes a 10 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, a 3000 W inverter, 2000 W solar panels, hydronic underfloor heating (per one source), and an 11,000 BTU/h air conditioner. The eSprinter-based prototype has a range of about 150 miles, and a diesel version is also available. Prices start at $350,000 for the 144-inch model and $370,000 for the 170-inch model, with a $7,500 reservation deposit. The company claims improved range and dynamics, but measurement data has not yet been published.