Mercedes-Benz Unveils the SUSTAINEER - an Electric Last-Mile Delivery Solution

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the SUSTAINEER technology demonstrator, an all-electric van based on the Mercedes‑Benz eSprinter that combines a variety of innovative concepts for decarbonising the entire vehicle life cycle. In cooperation with the Berlin-based cargo bike manufacturer ONOMOTION, it combines the all-electric van and an electric cargo bike.

The eSprinter becomes a mobile micro-depot.

The SUSTAINEER brings pre-packaged goods in special containers to cargo bikes, which take care of delivery to the front door.

Transferring the goods to the ONO e-cargo bike takes just a few minutes. 

It offers greater thermal efficiency that reduces energy consumption by up to 50 percent.

Also, better air quality, with a front module filter that reduces particulate emissions by 55 percent.

 The ONO e-cargo bike has a range of up to 25 kilometres and the 1.4 kWh battery offers pull-away assistance up to 6 km/h.

The innovations and technical solutions in the SUSTAINEER were designed with the possibility of series production in mind to enable their use in future Mercedes-Benz Vans vehicle generations.  

In a press release, Mercede-Benz states: 'With the SUSTAINEER technology demonstrator, Mercedes-Benz Vans is bringing together many innovative concepts for future delivery transport over the last mile. A number of these are currently undergoing intensive testing with a view to possible series production. These include, for example, the combination of heating close to the body and zonal air conditioning'.

It adds: 'Test series in the Mercedes‑Benz climate chamber in Sindelfingen have shown that it significantly reduces the energy required to heat the large driver's cab of an eSprinter. This has a positive effect on the range of electric vehicles'. 

Mercedes‑Benz Vans offers a fully electric version of every commercial and private van.

By 2030, they are expected to make up more than 50 per cent of total sales.