Mercedes-Benz
eSprinter 16-seat Minibus
Electric minibus · M2 · Updated 2026-08
Premium eSprinter minibus — ideal for Irish hotels, airports and corporate shuttle services.
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350WLTP range km113kWh battery
275Real range kmIrish conditions est.
115Max DC kWFast charging
14.0s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€88,000PriceInc. 23% VAT
€258Motor tax/yrM2 minibus rate
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 113 kWh |
| WLTP range | 350 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~275 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 14.0s |
| Top speed | 120 km/h |
| Torque | 400 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 115 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Cargo volume | 800 L |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 kg |
| Seats | 16 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 6,300 mm |
| Width | 2,050 mm |
| Height | 2,800 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 400,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
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💰 Irish pricing & incentives
List price (inc. 23% VAT)€88,000
Guide price€88,000
Motor tax €258/yr
| Estimated annual running costs (30,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€2,325 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€4,746 |
| Motor tax | €258/yr |
| Saving vs diesel equivalent (€1.65/L) | ~€3,615/yr |
💡 Fuel savings:
At €0.24/kWh depot charging rate vs diesel at €1.65/L, annual fuel savings on the eSprinter at 30,000km are typically ~€3,615, based on the estimate above — actual savings vary with route profile and driving conditions.
🇮🇪 eSprinter on Irish routes
Route analysis for typical Irish shuttle and community transport operations.
✈️ Airport transfer (DUB)
30km · City centre
✅ Single charge — 245km remaining
🛣️ Dublin → Cork (shuttle service)
260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 15km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway (shuttle)
220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 55km remaining
🏨 Hotel shuttle daily (circular)
80km · /day
✅ Comfortably within daily range
🏫 School bus daily route
60km · /day
✅ Single charge — 215km remaining
🤝 Community transport route
100km · Regional
✅ Single charge — 175km remaining
Based on ~275km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the eSprinter right for you?
| Airport transfer route | ✅ Excellent |
| Hotel / corporate shuttle | ✅ Ideal |
| Passenger capacity | ✅ 16 seats |
| SEAI purchase grant | ⚠️ No standard scheme for M2 |
| Intercity shuttle route | ✅ Single charge |
| School transport contract | ✅ Suitable |
| Overnight depot charging | ✅ 7.4kW–22kW wallbox |
💡 Best for: Hotel and corporate shuttle.
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~16h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~11h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~95min |
| 🚀 115kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~41min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
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📐 Dimensions & cargo
| Length | 6,300 mm |
| Width | 2,050 mm |
| Height | 2,800 mm |
| Cargo volume | 800 L |
| Towing (braked) | 1,500 kg |
| Seats | 16 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 400,000 km |
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 400,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.
❓ Frequently asked questions — Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 16-seat Minibus
The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 16-seat Minibus has an Irish list price of €88,000 (including 23% VAT). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 16-seat Minibus has a WLTP official range of 350km. In real-world Irish conditions — stop-start delivery routes, cold mornings and motorway runs with payload — expect approximately 275km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
No standard SEAI purchase grant currently covers M2 minibuses (10-22 seats) — SEAI's EV grant scheme applies to M1 passenger cars and N1 vans, while heavier M3 buses are funded separately through the Department of Transport's ZEHDV scheme. Public sector or community transport operators may be able to access separate capital funding (e.g. via Local Link, HSE transport schemes, or Department of Rural and Community Development programmes) for accessible or community minibuses, but this is project-based funding rather than a standard per-vehicle purchase grant. Verify current options at seai.ie and gov.ie.
Yes. The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 16-seat Minibus has a real-world range of 275km, making it well-suited to Irish airport transfer routes (Dublin City to DUB Airport: ~12km, Cork City to ORK: ~6km). For operators running 200–300km per day across multiple transfers, overnight charging at a 7.4kW–22kW depot wallbox is sufficient. Midday opportunity charging at the airport takes 30–60 minutes at a 50kW+ charger.
The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 16-seat Minibus is configured for 16 seats in its standard minibus specification. As an M2 category vehicle (10–22 seats), drivers require category D1 licence in Ireland. Confirm seating configuration with your authorised dealer.
The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 16-seat Minibus supports up to 115kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 16 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 95 minutes. At the maximum 115kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 41 minutes.
The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 16-seat Minibus uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 16-seat Minibus is €258 per year — the applicable rate for this M2 minibus category. Bus and minibus motor tax in Ireland is based on passenger capacity and vehicle class, not CO₂ emissions. Confirm the exact rate for your registration with the local Motor Tax Office or at motortax.ie.
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