Mercedes-Benz VLE 400 4MATIC: electric luxury gains all-wheel drive

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Mercedes-Benz VLE 400 4MATIC: electric luxury gains all-wheel drive

Published 10 November 2026

Mercedes-Benz VLE 400 4MATIC: a new option for longer journeys

Mercedes-Benz expands its premium electric passenger transport offering with the VLE 400 4MATIC. Announced on 9 November 2026, this all-wheel-drive version arrives alongside new configuration options for the VLE 300. This powertrain broadens the VLE’s range of applications. For families who travel regularly and premium shuttle operators alike, choosing a vehicle involves assessing both passenger space and its suitability for the routes ahead.

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310 kW and an announced WLTP range of up to 654 km

The VLE 400 4MATIC combines an output of 310 kW with a battery offering 115 kWh of usable capacity. The release announces up to 654 km of WLTP range and a 0–100 km/h time of 6.5 seconds. These international figures still need to be checked against the selected Swiss specification. More freedom to configure the VLE 300 : The VLE 300 also receives changes: certain equipment becomes optional, while an Advanced package joins the configurations available. A comfort suspension adds an alternative to AIRMATIC, and AC charging can be specified at either 11 or 22 kW.

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Swiss prices and availability: further details awaited

The announced opening of orders concerns Germany. The release confirms neither CHF pricing nor a Swiss timetable for these additions. For buyers and garages in Switzerland, the next step is to compare local specifications, included equipment and actual delivery times, rather than relying solely on a foreign starting price. Discover premium automotive news and vehicles offered in Switzerland on LuxuryCars.ch.

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