Mercedes-Benz sends nearly 5,000 e-vans to Amazon’s European fleet

Mercedes-Benz supplies nearly 5,000 eSprinter and eVito vans to Amazon partners across Europe, boosting zero-emission deliveries in five countries.

Mercedes-Benz Vans is delivering nearly 5,000 electric vehicles to Amazon's delivery service partners across Europe — the largest single EV order in the company's history. More than 2,500 of these eSprinter and eVito vans will be deployed in Germany, with the remainder destined for four other European countries, though their names have not yet been disclosed.

The delivery includes around 75% eSprinter models and 25% eVito panel vans. Amazon expects these vehicles to contribute to the delivery of over 200 million parcels annually. The move marks a significant expansion of the two companies’ collaboration, which began in 2020 when Amazon first introduced over 1,800 electric Mercedes-Benz vans into its fleet.

Both models are tailored for last-mile logistics. The eSprinter offers up to 478 km of range (WLTP) with battery capacities reaching 113 kWh, a cargo volume of up to 14 cubic meters, and a gross weight of up to 4.25 tonnes. Built in Düsseldorf, it is additionally fitted with custom shelving and a partitioned cabin for parcel organization. The eVito, manufactured in Vitoria, Spain, is optimized for urban delivery routes, with 60 or 90 kWh battery options and a maximum range of 480 km.

This deployment also aligns with both companies’ environmental commitments under The Climate Pledge — an initiative aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Amazon is investing over €1 billion to grow its European EV fleet to more than 10,000 units. Mercedes-Benz, meanwhile, is building a global charging network and forging partnerships like its collaboration with E.ON in Central and Eastern Europe to support electrified logistics operations.

Notably, neither party has disclosed the terms of the agreement — whether it involves purchases, leases, or rentals. Nor are there published estimates on carbon emission reductions resulting from the switch from diesel to electric vans. Still, the scale of the deployment and the strategic alignment with sustainability goals highlight a decisive shift toward electrification in the delivery industry.