Mercedes’ electric van doesn’t cover all the bases yet, but its range and charging performance are tough to beat. Plus, it’s rather nice to drive.

More and more carmakers are bringing out electric vans, and it’s easy to see why. Their cheaper operating costs and reduced maintenance are a boon to everyone from vanlifer nomads to managers of thousand-vehicle fleets. They’re about to become some of the most sought-after workhorses in the country, and among the most prominent of them is the 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter.

The eSprinter is exactly what it reads like: An electric version of the proven Sprinter van. That’s as good as it sounds, and in some unexpected ways, even better. Its electric drivetrain brings refinement to a class of vehicle where that tends to be an afterthought and changes its driving characteristics in a way that makes its own case for RVs and commercial vehicles alike.