Rhenus is using 51 Mercedes eSprinter vehicles for last-mile delivery.
Rhenus is expanding its electric fleet by adding 51 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vehicles. These trucks, equipped with 81-kWh batteries and cargo boxes manufactured by Junge Fahrzeugbau, will be used nationwide for home delivery services.
Mercedes-Benz Vans delivers 51 eSprinter vehicles to Rhenus
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The all-electric trucks are set to be used nationwide for delivering goods to end customers, such as furniture, home appliances, and consumer electronics.
The eSprinter chassis used features rear-wheel drive, an 81-kWh battery, and an electric motor with a power output of 100 kW. The vehicles can be charged via alternating current at up to 11 kW and via direct current at a maximum of 115 kW. Mercedes-Benz does not specify the range for this particular configuration in the announcement.
The trunk compartment was supplied by Junge Fahrzeugbau. The eSprinters themselves were manufactured at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Ludwigsfelde. Standard features include the MBUX multimedia system, remote and navigation services, as well as assistance systems such as active braking and distance assist, blind spot monitoring, and lane-keeping assist.
Rhenus is deploying the new vehicles for home delivery services. In addition to storage and regional distribution, these vehicles are primarily used to deliver bulky goods to the desired location. Battery-electric trucks are particularly suitable for the last mile delivery, as routes can often be planned in advance and the vehicles return to fixed locations regularly.
Rhenus Expands Its E-Fleet Internationally as Well
The logistics company is also expanding its electric fleets outside of Germany. In Poland, Rhenus increased its fleet from nine vehicles to a total of 33 electric trucks in August. There, they are mainly used for last mile delivery in urban areas and regions with access restrictions.
Meanwhile, Rhenus is testing additional low-emission drives in heavy freight transportation. At its Duisburg facility, a Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck has been operating in regular logistics services since early 2026. Mercedes also highlights the attractive overall operating costs of the 51 new eSprinter models, though it does not provide specific figures. How economically viable these vehicles are in real-world use depends on factors such as mileage, energy prices, charging infrastructure, and utilization levels.
The vehicles now being delivered are still based on the current eSprinter generation. Mercedes is already preparing a successor that is set to make a significant technological leap forward. Future electric commercial vehicles are expected to feature 800-volt technology, faster charging times, the MB.OS operating system, and extensive over-the-air functions. Additionally, external fleet management applications are planned to be more deeply integrated into the vehicles going forward.