Who We Are
Welcome to Mercedes-Benz Vans Charleston
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC (MBV Charleston) is the only Mercedes-Benz Vans production facility in the United States. Since 2006, the Ladson-based facility has assembled Metris, Sprinter, and eSprinter vans for delivery to destinations across the U.S. and Canada — making it the second largest market for Sprinter vans after Germany.
In 2018, MBV Charleston made a substantial investment in expanding the production facility. This expansion included the addition of a Body Shop, a Paint Shop, and an extension to the existing Assembly Shop — enabling full part-by-part assembly of Metris and Sprinter vans.
Subsequently, MBV Charleston was selected as the first plant in the Mercedes-Benz Vans global production network to produce the all-new eSprinter van — representing a significant additional investment. Production of the eSprinter began in early 2024, and shortly after, the MBV Charleston team celebrated key milestones in its rollout.
Today, MBV Charleston employs a dedicated team and supports numerous on-site roles through its suppliers, contributing to a broad economic impact across the region.
Mercedes-Benz Vans Charleston also continues to invest in the local community, with substantial donations to local non-profits and schools through STEM programs and ongoing volunteer efforts.
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Our History
With the success of the Sprinter van in the U.S. market, the decision was made to expand the current re-assembly operation to a full-scale production plant for the Sprinter van, which opened in 2018. In addition to our current operation, the Mercedes-Benz group has had a presence in North Charleston for longer than you might think, starting with the assembly of Western Star trucks in 1999.
Below is a timeline of both our facility’s and Mercedes-Benz Vans’ history as a whole.
1999
Western Star plant to produce heavy trucks in Charleston, SC.
2006
Daimler Chrysler Manufacturing International established in Charleston, SC.
2006
The second generation Sprinter enters the European market.
2007
Production start of Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter Vans begins under Daimler Vans Manufacturing in Charleston, SC.
2010
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter enters the U.S. market.
2015
The mid-size Mercedes-Benz Metris enters the U.S. market.
2016
Groundbreaking for the new body shop, paint shop, and expanded assembly in Charleston, SC, under Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC.
2018
Grand opening of the newly expanded Sprinter plant in Charleston, SC, under Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC
2021
Mercedes-Benz announces the all-new eSprinter
2022
2023
Mercedes-Benz all-new eSprinter enters the U.S. market
2024
1999
Western Star plant to produce heavy trucks in Charleston, SC.
2006
Daimler Chrysler Manufacturing International established in Charleston, SC.
2006
The second-generation Sprinter enters the European market.
2007
Production start of Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter Vans begins under Daimler Vans Manufacturing in Charleston, SC.
2010
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter enters the U.S. market.
2015
The mid-size Mercedes-Benz Metris enters the U.S. market.
2016
Groundbreaking for the new body shop, paint shop, and expanded assembly in Charleston, SC, under Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC.
2018
Grand opening of the newly expanded Sprinter plant in Charleston, SC, under Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC.
2021
Mercedes-Benz announces the all-new eSprinter.
2022
2023
Mercedes-Benz all-new eSprinter enters the U.S. market.
2024
1000th eSprinter assembled.
Facts & Figures
Size of MBV Charleston: Nearly 2 million square feet on more than 200 acres of land
Plant Operations: Body Shop, Paint Shop, and Assembly Shop
Current Vehicles Assembled: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van, Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Van