Where is Mercedes-Benz Vans Building its eSprinter Van?
Mercedes-Benz Vans is investing $59 million toward a new project in North Charleston, South Carolina. This is where they will build their latest eSprinter Van which will also have a huge impact on the economy.
From Area Development Magazine:
“Our North Charleston plant will be the first to bring the next generation of the eSprinter to the United States. […] We are also grateful for the continued support from the state of South Carolina and Charleston County in the development of our facility and our team who have worked hard to reach this milestone in our growth. The next generation eSprinter will support a sustainable future for the company and the environment, and we look forward to this investment in our Charleston team and facility.†[…]
“The future of mobility is electric in the transport sector, especially in the last mile delivery segment. Our share of battery-electric vehicles is constantly growing. We have consistently aligned our strategy accordingly, and underline with our strategic pillar ‘Lead in Electric Drive’ our leadership aim in electric mobility in the vans sector. […] With our newly developed Electric Versatility Platform, we are significantly expanding our offering in the commercial series. With production of the next generation of the eSprinter in the USA and in Germany, we ensure market-oriented production. In total, we are investing around €350 million into the next generation of the eSprinter.†[…]
“We have decided to expand the next generation of the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter to a total of three locations in our strong global production network, thus creating optimal synergies. […] For the adjustment of production, we will invest around €50 million in each of the three plants. We will start production of the eSprinter successively from the second half of 2023.â€AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE