Mercedes-Benz VLE
The Mercedes-Benz 'VLE' is an upcoming battery electric mid-size MPV to be manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. It was previewed by the Mercedes-Benz Vision V and has been repeatedly teased afterwards. A more luxurious and longer version will be sold as the VLS.
History
The VLE and VLS were previewed by the Vision V concept, which was revealed on April 22, 2025.
Exterior
In front, the Vision V features a light bar, a new illuminated three-pointed-star hood ornament and an illuminated chrome grille. Notably, it only features one rear door on the passenger slide. It also features 24-inch chrome wheels, and a single wraparound taillight unit.
Interior & Features
The interior features white nappa leather and silk, wood trim with glass cabinets and trim pieces, polished aluminum accents and a 42-speaker Dolby Atmos surround sound system. Ambient lighting and a ceiling lamp are paired with a fragrance diffuser. Other features include adaptive seats that can form beds, a glass chess set within the center console, a flexible roll-up 65-inch 4K display, an electrochromic glass partition separating the front and rear cabin, electrochromic windows and glass floor elements which can combine with the 65-inch display to form a 360-degree viewing experience. In terms of software, new "Digital Experiences" can let passengers select a mood such as "gaming" or "relax", adjusting vehicle settings within the rear displays and the front Superscreen accordingly.
Overview
The VLE is the first product of a new generation of Mercedes-Benz passenger vans, based on the scalable VAN.EA platform. According to Mercedes-Benz, it will offer up to 8 seats. On 17 December 2025, Mercedes-Benz confirmed the production model would be unveiled on 10 March 2026.