# I never thought I'd want an electric van until I drove the new Mercedes VLE

> Whether you've seen one drop a wealthy businessperson off at the airport or roll up to the red carpet to unload celebrities, the Mercedes-Benz V-Class has long been the vehicle of choice for transporting multiple people…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/vehicle-tech/hybrid-electric-vehicles/ive-driven-the-new-mercedes-vle-and-this-limousine-like-electric-van-made-me-rethink-what-a-family-car-should-be?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a65fbcdc6d273a7f1b75276)
- **Published:** 2026-07-26
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #mercedes #battery #class #electric #drove #never #thought #until
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