{"id":297683,"date":"2025-03-14T10:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T17:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=297683"},"modified":"2025-07-01T15:10:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T22:10:20","slug":"mercedes-benz-unveils-game-changing-800-volt-electric-van-architecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/mercedes-benz-unveils-game-changing-800-volt-electric-van-architecture\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-Benz Unveils Game-Changing 800-Volt Electric Van Architecture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softonic.com\/articulos\/mercedes-benz-toma-una-drasticas-decision-para-su-division-de-ev\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Mercedes-Benz is set to revolutionize its electric\">Mercedes-Benz is set to revolutionize its electric<\/a> van lineup with the introduction of a new 800-volt electrical architecture that promises faster charging capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During recent cold-weather testing in Arjeplog, Sweden, the automaker confirmed that these next-generation models will incorporate a 22-kW AC onboard charger, enhancing operational efficiency for professional users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The upcoming electric vans will be built on a new platform known as Van.EA<\/strong>, marking a significant shift to an electric-first approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Why settle for compromises when you can have it all?<br><br>With our Electric Drive Unit 2.0 (EDU 2.0), we\u2019re about to set a new benchmark in electric performance.<br><br>Compact, efficient and versatile, it integrates motor, gearbox and power electronics into a seamless system designed for\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/E3kJCOQSTt\">pic.twitter.com\/E3kJCOQSTt<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mercedes-Benz (@MercedesBenz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MercedesBenz\/status\/1879483674325823827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 15, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This development raises the expectation for dual-motor all-wheel-drive configurations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This architecture will differentiate future electric models from their combustion counterparts, which will utilize a variant termed Van.CA. Notably, the electric vans will feature advanced capabilities such as four-wheel steering and all-wheel drive\u2014options previously exclusive to Mercedes electric passenger vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This development raises the expectation for dual-motor all-wheel-drive configurations, while single-motor versions will feature front-wheel drive instead of the rear-wheel drive system seen in current models like the eSprinter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mercedes plans to expand its commercial offerings with a robust lineup that includes various work vehicles, alongside a more luxurious concept model dubbed the Vision V, set for production in the coming year. Such diversification aims to cater to a growing market demand while maintaining the brand&#8217;s commitment to innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mercedes-AMG\u2019s dedicated battery-electric CUV has been spied cold weather testing with a very aggressive design philosophy. In addition, the CUV will ride on top of the automaker\u2019s all-new AMG.EA platform and feature 800-volt technologies. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MercedesAMG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MercedesAMG<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AMG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#AMG<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CUVs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CUVs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/crossovers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#crossovers<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dh2tLVcxM9\">pic.twitter.com\/dh2tLVcxM9<\/a><\/p>&mdash; GearheadCole \u2699\ufe0f (@cole_marzen) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cole_marzen\/status\/1898190352101556439?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 8, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking ahead, Mercedes also aims to blend its electric and internal-combustion vehicle lines more seamlessly. <strong>The anticipated 2026 CLA-Class, for instance, is expected to offer all-electric versions alongside 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrains.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent announcements further indicate the launch of electric iterations of the larger C-Class and E-Class sedans, as well as the GLC-Class crossover, which recently underwent testing in Arjeplog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the automotive industry pivots towards electrification, Mercedes-Benz is positioning itself at the forefront, combining cutting-edge technology with luxurious features to meet diverse consumer needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mercedes-Benz is set to revolutionize its electric van lineup with the introduction of a new 800-volt electrical architecture that promises faster charging capabilities. During recent cold-weather testing in Arjeplog, Sweden, the automaker confirmed that these next-generation models will incorporate a 22-kW AC onboard charger, enhancing operational efficiency for professional users. The upcoming electric vans will &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/mercedes-benz-unveils-game-changing-800-volt-electric-van-architecture\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Mercedes-Benz Unveils Game-Changing 800-Volt Electric Van Architecture&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9317,"featured_media":297689,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wpcf-pageviews":0},"categories":[1015],"tags":[8319,8697],"usertag":[],"vertical":[],"content-category":[6849],"class_list":["post-297683","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-ev","tag-mercedes-benz","content-category-lifestyle"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297683","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9317"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=297683"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297683\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":308872,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/297683\/revisions\/308872"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/297689"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=297683"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=297683"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=297683"},{"taxonomy":"usertag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/usertag?post=297683"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=297683"},{"taxonomy":"content-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content-category?post=297683"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}