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Mercedes-Benz VLE: luxury electric van with up to 700 km range

16.06.2026 05:06 1 min 2 sources
Moto Magazyn POL + 1 more
Mercedes-Benz VLE: luxury electric van with up to 700 km range
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In Brief

Mercedes-Benz has announced Polish prices for the new VLE electric van. A Maybach version with first-class seats or a home cinema is also expected.

Mercedes-Benz has published Polish prices for the new electric van VLE. The model, 5309 mm long, is equipped with a 115 kWh battery and offers a range of up to 700 km. The base version starts at 398,200 zlotys, which is 170,000 zlotys cheaper than the S-Class.

According to French sources, Mercedes-Benz is preparing an even more exclusive version of the VLE under the Maybach brand. The model will feature an 800-volt architecture and may include individual first-class seats or a home cinema. Competitors in the market include Denza D9, Buick Encasa, Zeekr 009, and the hybrid Lexus LM.

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Luxury van Mercedes VLE with Polish pricing

28.04.2026 Moto Magazyn POL Original source

Mercedes to replace limousines with luxury van

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🇩🇪 Germany — fuel prices

Updated: 13.06.2026

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pricier than 89% of countries

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pricier than 94% of countries

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