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Mercedes-Benz showed a VLE minivan with charging faster than a smartphone

The VLE is the first product of the new modular Mercedes-Benz Van Architecture. The silhouette is uncharacteristically low and streamlined for this class: the drag coefficient is only 0.25 Cd.
Mercedes-Benz The front end design varies depending on the version: there can be either an illuminated radiator grille frame or a chrome “star” on the hood, referencing classic limousines.
Mercedes-Benz Signature light signature: The daytime running lights have a star-shaped design, while the rear lights have an arched design and are integrated into the roof spoiler.
Mercedes-Benz The main detail of the exterior in terms of functionality is the electric sliding doors and fully rollable windows. The Hands-Free Access option allows you to open them with your foot.
Mercedes-Benz The Panoramic Sky View Roof is a monolithic section of glass from the B-pillar to the rear, creating a spacious and airy feeling in the second and third rows.
Mercedes-Benz The interior greets the driver with an optional combination of three displays under a common glass: a 10.25-inch instrument panel, a central touchscreen and a screen for the front passenger (both 14 inches).
Mercedes-Benz The center of attraction for rear passengers is the 79-centimeter (31.3-inch) retractable plasma with 8K resolution. It hides in the ceiling and can work in split-screen mode.
Mercedes-Benz The VLE cabin can have five, six, seven or eight seats. The second and third row seats are completely removable. Mechanics (Roll & Go) allow you to simply roll them out on built-in wheels into the garage.
Mercedes-Benz For the lower rows, three types of seats are available: Comfort Seat (mechanical), Premium Comfort Seat (electrical) and the top version of Grand Comfort with a folding footrest, massage and heating.
Mercedes-Benz In the electric version, the seats can be moved remotely through the application – the function is called Remote Variable Rear Space. It’s like a ballet: the seats automatically move together to load luggage or move apart to give maximum legroom.
Mercedes-Benz Four preset transformation scenarios: “Luggage” (all seats forward), “Business” (maximum space in the second row), “Family” (compromise) and “Standard”.
Mercedes-Benz The cargo area also has a trick: the rear window opens separately, allowing you to load small items into the trunk without lifting the massive door when parking.
Mercedes-Benz Powerplant: the starting version of the VLE 300 with rear-wheel drive (203 kW) and the version of the VLE 400 4MATIC with two motors (more than 300 kW), accelerating the heavy minivan to hundreds in just 6.5 seconds.
Mercedes-Benz Two types of traction batteries are available: NMC with a capacity of 115 kWh (claimed range of more than 700 km on the WLTP cycle) and a more affordable LFP version with 80 kWh. The 800-volt architecture allows charging for 355 km of range in just 15 minutes (at a power of 300 kW).
Mercedes-Benz The chassis is Airmatic pneuma with a ground clearance change of 40 mm. This is necessary both for light off-road use and for convenient boarding and disembarking.
Mercedes-Benz The rear wheels turn up to seven degrees, reducing the turning circle to 10.9 meters. This makes the VLE as agile as the compact CLA.
Mercedes-Benz The driver assistance system is capable of taking over steering on the highway, and changing lanes occurs after a light touch of the turn signal – the electronics will turn the steering wheel.
Mercedes-Benz Ecosystem for business: The Exclusive Shuttle configuration features facing seats and a retractable screen for video conferencing with a built-in 8-megapixel camera.
Mercedes-Benz The electric car can pull a trailer weighing up to 2.5 tons, which opens the way to caravanning and transporting boats.
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Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the VLE, ​​the first model built on the new modular platform. The company calls it nothing more than an electric “grand limousine.” The VLE minivan offers seating for eight people, a range of over 700 km and MB technology. OS, which turns the salon into a cinema hall, office or lounge area. Details are in the photo report of Motor magazine.

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