motor with an output of and . Initially, it was available exclusively as a high-roof panel van with a cargo capacity of . Winter endurance testing under arctic conditions reduced range to . The production vehicles have an estimated range of for the 41 or 55 kW-hr batteries, giving an energy consumption of , respectively, under Directive 692/2008/EC test requirements. The gross vehicle weight rating is ; given the maximum payload is for the 55 or 41 kW-hr battery, respectively, the kerb weight is , and a single battery module is estimated to weigh . eSprinter 2.0 One year after eSprinter production started, Mercedes-Benz announced its successor in December 2020. The second-generation eSprinter 2.0 will be released in late 2023. It is based on the Mercedes-Benz "Electric Versatility Platform" (EVP), a bespoke chassis designed for large vans; EVP shifts the traction motor to the rear axle and enables Mercedes-Benz to offer variants, including pickup truck, chassis cab, and cutaway versions. Three different battery capacities will be available, as Mercedes is aiming to double the range of the Europe-only first generation eSprinter. Production is scheduled to start in the second half of 2023 at the three Sprinter factories: Ladson; Düsseldorf; and Ludwigsfelde. In October 2022, a preproduction extra-long, high-roof eSprinter 2.0 was driven for on a single charge, taking a roundtrip journey from the Mercedes-Benz Museum to the Munich Airport and back. The computed energy consumption was and the eSprinter indicated there were of range remaining when the trip was completed, giving an estimated usable battery capacity of 108.5 kW-hr. Dimensions Notes Uses The Sprinter is designed primarily for business, not private users, although recreational vehicle (RV) conversions are available. In the United States, the first generation Sprinters (2001–2006) were offered solely with the Mercedes-Benz 2.7 litre straight 5 cylinder turbocharged Diesel. Companies are replacing van conversions with wide bus bodies—Sprinters with side-facing benches and tall right-side doors—as campus shuttles. Limited numbers of complete "wagons" (passenger vans) are being produced in Germany and shipped complete to the United States mostly for personal and church van uses. Typical Sprinter Wagons accommodate 8 to 10 passengers and have glass in all possible factory positions. Vans shipped to the United States on-spec (speculation to sell by dealer/distributor) are mostly sent in Arctic White color, but many colors are available. The Dodge dealer network for Sprinters is limited to certified locations (known as "Business Link"