Mercedes managed to record almost +60% on electric van sales in Q1, 2025
With 4,700 eVans sold, the share of electric vehicles doubled from 3% (Q1 2024) to 6% of overall Mercedes-Benz Vans sales in Q1. "The full availability of electric vans across our entire portfolio is paying off: we have increased sales of fully electric vans by 59% which translates to a global BEV share of 6% in the first quarter”, commented Klaus Rehkugler, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans Sales & Marketing.
Mercedes-Benz Vans managed to sell 82,900 vehicles in the first quarter of the current year. According to the German manufacurer, the market showed strong demand for eVans (+59%) driven by the eSprinter, the large van in its electric version.
As mentioned before, worldwide sales of Mercedes-Benz Vans reached 82,900 units in the first quarter of 2025 (-21%, or -16% excluding the discontinued Metris in North America). Sales of fully electric vans rose by 59% in Q1 compared to the prior-year quarter, reflecting the solid demand for the electrified portfolio. With 4,700 eVans sold, the share of electric vehicles doubled from 3% (Q1 2024) to 6% of overall Mercedes-Benz Vans sales in Q1.
Mercedes electric van global sales
Additionally, 15,400 private vans were sold which equals an increase in demand of 22% compared to the previous year’s quarter. Especially sales of the private midsize vans developed positively (+21%). In the commercial segment, sales reached 67,500 units, amid increased competition and a dynamic macroeconomic situation.
“The full availability of electric vans across our entire portfolio is paying off: we have increased sales of fully electric vans by 59% which translates to a global BEV share of 6% in the first quarter”, commented Klaus Rehkugler, Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans Sales & Marketing.
