Tesla and Mercedes are Talking Electric Vans

[TMC Staff]

Tesla has talked to Daimler about collaborating on an electric van, according to a report from Bloomberg. The report said discussions were initiated after Tesla Chief Executive praised Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van in a November tweet. “Maybe interesting to work with Daimler/Mercedes on an electric Sprinter. That’s a great van. We will inquire,” Musk...
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[Rogstar]

IONA Van Pure Electric vehicle - AVEVAI

 

[david_42]

As I noted several months ago, the Model X has almost exactly the same footprint as my 2004 Sprinter. The Model X is rather old technology by Tesla standards, so I would expect see a new sled that would underpin a new Model X and an electric Sprinter-type.

 

[Rogstar]

As I noted several months ago, the Model X has almost exactly the same footprint as my 2004 Sprinter. The Model X is rather old technology by Tesla standards, so I would expect see a new sled that would underpin a new Model X and an electric Sprinter-type.

As I posted, the IONA van is a genuine e-sprinter chassis, but manages a substantial increase in range.