Mercedes-Benz Vans proudly announced that the 5 millionth Sprinter has officially rolled off the production line! This historic vehicle is a fully electric eSprinter, assembled in the factory in Charleston, South Carolina, and officially delivered to FedEx, a long-established fleet customer. This milestone not only marks the proud history of the Sprinter over the past 30 years, but also symbolizes Mercedes-Benz Vans' firm commitment to the field of electric commercial vehicles.

eSprinter takes over and opens the era of electric freight
With the general trend towards electrification, the emergence of the eSprinter can be said to be a natural evolution. The new generation of eSprinter not only retains the original load capacity and diversified configuration advantages, but also adds high-efficiency battery modules and fast charging capabilities, suitable for urban distribution and last-mile logistics applications. Currently, the eSprinter is manufactured in Charleston, the United States, and Düsseldorf and Ludwigsfelde, Germany. The Charleston plant will receive a $50 million upgrade investment in 2024 to provide important support for the supply to the North American market.

As one of the first owners of the eSprinter, FedEx also included the 5 millionth Sprinter in its electric vehicle fleet and activated it in many states in the United States, symbolizing a major step forward for the logistics industry on the road to zero emissions.
Charleston Plant: Mercedes-Benz Vans' Electric Base in the United States
Since its establishment in 2006, the Charleston plant has been the only Mercedes-Benz Van production base in North America. After a large-scale expansion in 2018, it has become a model factory for modern sustainable production with self-organizing production line capabilities, unmanned handling systems, and digital training platforms. This factory has not only promoted domestic production in the United States, but also continued to increase sales of Sprinter in the United States and Canada.

From a cargo hero to an electric pioneer, how did Sprinter achieve legend?
Since its launch in 1995, Sprinter has become synonymous with light commercial vehicles around the world. Evolved from the Mercedes TN (T1) series, Sprinter combines cargo functions with passenger car-level safety, control and comfort. The first generation was the first to introduce ABS, and later it was equipped with ESP, diesel turbines and high-efficiency gasoline engines, making it quickly popular in the express delivery, engineering, bus modification and camper markets.
Entering the second generation in 2006, Sprinter expanded its body size, provided more vehicle combinations and customization space, and even entered the North American market under the name of Dodge and Freightliner, laying the foundation for its global presence. By the third generation launched in 2018, the digital system was further upgraded (such as MBUX multimedia, remote management, and driver assistance functions), becoming the best platform for mobile offices.

Sprinter: Not just a van, but the "king of change"
The biggest advantage of Sprinter lies in its modular design: more than 1,000 combinations of vehicle configurations, including a variety of body types (van, chassis, minibus), drive modes (front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, four-wheel drive), wheelbase, weight class, transmission (including 9-speed automatic), whether you are a logistics company, construction company, camping enthusiast or government department, you can find the most suitable one.

Looking to the future: 30 years is not just history, but a new starting point
As Thomas Klein, head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, said: "The fact that Sprinter has reached 5 million units and celebrated its 30th anniversary proves its enduring product strength and our determination to continue to innovate." In fact, Sprinter is not just a truck, but a platform built for global business operations, a product commitment that symbolizes high quality and reliability.

The success of Sprinter is not just as simple as sales figures. This is a multi-functional machine that can accompany engineers to work, deliverymen to rush orders, medical teams to work, and even take a family camping. For 30 years, the positioning of Sprinter has always been clear: function first, quality-oriented, and innovation as the driving force. The addition of electrification now means that this classic car series will not only be traditional, but will also have a place in future green transportation.

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