Mercedes VLE in Portugal: Electric Van Price, Range and Specs
Published: 30/06/2026
The luxury electric van that replaces the V-Class and EQV
Mercedes-Benz refuses to call it a van. The new VLE is a "grand limousine," and one look at the spec sheet explains why: up to 713 km of WLTP range, an 800-volt architecture, rear-axle steering and seating for eight. It is the first model built from the ground up on Mercedes' new VAN.EA electric platform, and it arrives to close the chapter on the V-Class and the EQV. Orders are already open in Portugal, so it is worth knowing what you pay and what you get.
This is not a commercial van dressed up for passengers. The VLE is a luxury electric MPV designed from scratch to move people in comfort, whether that is the extended family at the weekend or clients on a premium shuttle service. Built in Vitoria, Spain, it measures roughly 5.30 metres long and 2 metres wide.
713 km of range and 800V charging
Range is the headline number. The launch VLE 300, with 203 kW (276 hp) and front-wheel drive, claims up to 713 km on the WLTP cycle depending on configuration. For a vehicle this size, that puts a Lisbon-Porto-Algarve run within reach on a single charge, with margin to spare.
The 800-volt architecture is what makes charging so quick. The 115 kWh battery accepts DC charging at up to 300 kW, which means recovering up to 355 km of range in just 15 minutes on a powerful enough charger. A 10 to 80% top-up takes under 25 minutes. Mercedes even says a journey of around 1,000 km can be done with a single short charging stop.
Two practical details matter here. On AC it charges at 22 kW, double the 11 kW of the old EQV. And with an optional DC converter it can use the 400-volt rapid chargers that still make up much of Portugal's MOBI.E network, which avoids nasty surprises on a long trip. (MOBI.E is the country's interoperable public charging network.)
Mercedes VLE price in Portugal: what each configuration costs
Orders are open and prices are confirmed. The launch arrives with two well-equipped VLE 300 versions, with the Advanced Plus package or the EXCLUSIVE specification with Premium Plus.
| Version / configuration | Seats | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VLE 300 launch (Advanced/Premium Plus) | 5 | €82,260 |
| VLE 300 launch (Advanced/Premium Plus) | 6 | €82,712 |
| VLE 300 standard (late 2026) | 5 | €70,464 |
| VLE 300 standard (late 2026) | 6 | €70,916 |
| VLE 250 entry level (2027) | 5 | €64,804 |
| VLE 250 entry level (2027) | 6 | €65,261 |
If you are not in a hurry, waiting pays off. A standard VLE 300 arrives later in 2026 from €70,464, more than twelve thousand euros below the launch cars. And in 2027 the VLE 250 lands, with an 80 kWh LFP battery, opening the range at €64,804. These are still luxury figures, but they point to a clear plan of lowering the entry ticket over time.
VLE 300 vs VLE 400 4MATIC: what changes
The VLE 300 is the starting point. Later in 2026 comes the VLE 400 4MATIC, with two motors, all-wheel drive and a clear step up in performance. It shares the same 115 kWh battery but trades efficiency for muscle.
| Specification | VLE 300 | VLE 400 4MATIC |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 203 kW (276 hp) | 310 kW (around 421 hp) |
| Drive | Front-wheel | All-wheel 4MATIC |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 s | 6.5 s |
| Battery | 115 kWh (800V) | 115 kWh (800V) |
| WLTP range | up to 713 km | over 630 km |
| Towing capacity | — | 2,500 kg |
For most families in Portugal, the VLE 300 is more than enough: 276 hp move this MPV effortlessly and it holds the best range in the range. The 400 4MATIC makes sense for buyers who need all-wheel drive, want to tow up to 2,500 kg, or simply want the extra urge.
An electric MPV with up to 8 seats, built for families and shuttles
Cabin flexibility is one of the strongest arguments. The VLE seats 5 to 8 and uses a new Roll & Go system that lets you slide, fold and remove seats with little effort, switching between carrying people and cargo.
The electric seats can be reconfigured from the screen, the rear controls or the Mercedes-Benz app itself, with four preset modes:
- Baggage: maximises cargo space
- Executive: prioritises rear legroom for chauffeured travel
- People and Baggage: balances seating and storage
- Standard: restores the default layout
With the powered seats in place there are 795 litres of boot space; remove them and it climbs to a remarkable 4,078 litres. On top of that sits plenty of tech: a 31.3-inch 8K screen that folds down from the roof, a 22-speaker Burmester system with Dolby Atmos, a panoramic Sky View roof and fully opening windows on the sliding doors, something rare on this kind of car. AIRMATIC air suspension and rear-axle steering, which turns up to 7°, give it a turning circle of about 10.9 metres, surprising for a car over five metres long.
ISV, IUC and arriving in Portugal
Being fully electric, the VLE qualifies in Portugal for ISV exemption (the vehicle registration tax) and a reduced IUC (the annual circulation tax), which helps offset a starting price that is, plainly, high. For passenger-transport companies and shuttle operators, the usual tax benefits for electric company cars stack on top.
There is also a long-wheelbase version, with an extra 18 cm, plus the 80 kWh LFP battery option, both due in 2027. Anyone after genuine eight-seat space will want to wait for that longer body. For now, with orders open and the first deliveries underway, the VLE arrives as the benchmark in a segment, the luxury electric MPV, that barely had any direct rivals. It is worth tracking the next price announcements as the more affordable versions arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Launch VLE 300 versions start at €82,260 (5 seats) and €82,712 (6 seats), well-equipped with the Advanced or Premium Plus package. A more affordable standard VLE 300 arrives later in 2026 from €70,464, and in 2027 the entry-level VLE 250 opens the range at €64,804. As a fully electric vehicle it qualifies for ISV exemption and reduced IUC in Portugal, which softens an otherwise high starting price.
Orders are already open in Portugal and the first VLE 300 deliveries are underway. The all-wheel-drive VLE 400 4MATIC arrives during 2026, alongside the cheaper standard VLE 300. The long-wheelbase body (+18 cm), the 80 kWh LFP battery and the entry-level VLE 250 are all expected in 2027.
The VLE 300 claims up to 713 km on the WLTP cycle, thanks to its 115 kWh battery and 800-volt architecture. That makes a Lisbon-Porto-Algarve trip feasible on a single charge. The more powerful VLE 400 4MATIC manages over 630 km WLTP, trading some efficiency for all-wheel drive and performance.
On DC the VLE accepts up to 300 kW and recovers around 355 km of range in just 15 minutes at a powerful enough station; 10 to 80% takes under 25 minutes. On AC it charges at 22 kW, double the 11 kW of the old EQV. With an optional DC converter it can also use the 400-volt fast chargers that still make up much of Portugal's MOBI.E network.
The launch VLE 300 has 203 kW (276 hp), front-wheel drive, does 0–100 km/h in 9.5 s and offers the best range in the line-up (up to 713 km). The VLE 400 4MATIC has dual motors and 310 kW (around 421 hp), all-wheel drive, hits 100 km/h in 6.5 s and can tow up to 2,500 kg. Both share the 115 kWh battery, so for most families the VLE 300 is more than enough.