Mercedes-Benz To Deliver About 5,000 Electric Vans To Amazon In Europe

Mercedes-Benz Vans will supply around 5,000 electric eVito and eSprinter vans to Amazon’s Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) in Europe. Deliveries will begin in the coming months. This follows an earlier deployment of 1,800 units in 2020.

The new fleet will operate in five European countries, with a large share in Germany. Amazon expects these vehicles to handle over 200 million deliveries per year.

Mercedes-Benz and Amazon have been working on electric vehicle deployment since 2020, the same year Mercedes-Benz joined Amazon’s climate initiative, The Climate Pledge.

Both van models come with underfloor battery placement, keeping cargo space unchanged from combustion versions. They include a built-in system for navigation, charging integration, and access to the charging network. Safety and assist functions are part of the standard setup.

The eVito units for Amazon are built in Vitoria, Spain. They come in a panel van version with 60 kWh or 90 kWh battery packs and motor options of 85 kW or 150 kW. Range is up to 480 km (WLTP). A passenger version, the eVito Tourer, is also available.

The eSprinter models are assembled in Düsseldorf. They offer up to 484 km range, 14 cubic metres of load space, and 4.25 tonnes gross vehicle weight. These vans are equipped with shelves and a sliding partition between the cargo area and the cabin.

Deliveries are scheduled over the next few months, expanding Amazon’s electric delivery operations across key European markets.

Sagree Sardien, Head of Sales & Marketing Mercedes‑Benz Vans said, "I am delighted that we are further intensifying our long-standing relationship with Amazon and are working together towards the fully electric future of transportation. The courier, express, and parcel service industry once again proves to be a key driver of electromobility. Our eVito and eSprinter are perfectly tailored to meet the demands of our commercial customers regarding efficiency and range. They demonstrate that locally CO₂-emission-free driving, impressive performance, comfort, and low operating costs can be perfectly combined."

Neil Emery, Amazon, Director, Global Fleet & Product, Amazon said, “This deployment of 5,000 electric delivery vans further underscores our work to reduce carbon emissions in our operations. From electric bikes to vans to trucks and infrastructure, we are well on our way to transforming our transportation network. We look forward to continuing to work with Mercedes‑Benz to enable even faster electrification and decarbonisation across Europe.”