The Mercedes-Benz EQV and Sortimo conversion concept.
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Mercedes-Benz Switzerland and a Swiss vehicle outfitter have turned an electric van into a camper.
An EQV van with the full conversion — a bed, kitchen, and pop-top roof — starts at around $75,600.
Mercedes-Benz says the future of the motorhome market will be electric.
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Environmentally conscious RVers finally have the camper van of their dreams and the future: Mercedes-Benz has turned its electric EQV van into a tiny home on wheels.
The Mercedes-Benz EQV and Sortimo conversion concept.
Sara Keller Photography, Sortimo
The electric RV market has yet to see an influx of outstanding contenders from recognizable brands.
The Mercedes-Benz EQV and Sortimo conversion concept.
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But now, Mercedes-Benz is testing the space with the help of Swiss vehicle outfitter Sortimo.
The Mercedes-Benz EQV and Sortimo conversion concept.
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Together, the team has turned the automaker's electric EQV van into a tiny home on wheels with a bed, kitchen, and pop-top roof.
The Mercedes-Benz EQV and Sortimo conversion concept.
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"The future is electric, also in the motorhome industry," Klaus Rehkugler, head of sales and marketing at Mercedes‑Benz Vans, said in a press release.
The automaker already has a strong hold in the camper van industry.
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Mercedes-Benz's Sprinter van has been a favorite among do-it-yourself camper van converters and van conversion companies, along with the Ford Transit and Ram Promaster.
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And Mercedes-Benz already has its own camper van: the Marco Polo.
But now, it's looking to carve out a new, electrified market for life on the road.
The Mercedes-Benz EQV and Sortimo conversion concept.
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The EQV 300 has a range of about 203 to 226 miles, while the EQV 250 can run between 132 to 147 miles, making the van and its new conversion concept a contender for short camping excursions.
The Mercedes-Benz EQV and Sortimo conversion concept.
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The kitchen — which extends out the rear of the van — has a sink, a two-burner gas stove, a refrigerator, and drawers for utensil and cutlery storage.
Inside the Mercedes-Benz EQV and Sortimo conversion concept.
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You'll have to eat where you sleep in the EQV: The foldable bed sits above the kitchen unit.
Mercedes-Benz's EQV with Sortimo's camping conversions.
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The conversion also has amenities like USB ports, additional lighting, driver and passenger seats that can swivel, and rear windows that've been darkened for more privacy.
The Mercedes-Benz EQV and Sortimo conversion concept.
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And Sortimo can install two solar panels to help power these add-ons.
The Mercedes-Benz EQV and Sortimo conversion concept.
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At an additional cost, the conversion can also come with a pop-up roof, extending the height of the camper.
The Mercedes-Benz EQV and Sortimo conversion concept.
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The EQV in Germany starts at around $64,800.
The Mercedes-Benz EQV and Sortimo conversion concept.
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Sortimo's camper conversion with or without the pop-top roof starts at about $10,800 and $5,180, respectively, Diana Boch, a spokesperson for Mercedes-Benz Vans, told Insider.
Mercedes-Benz's EQV with Sortimo's camping conversions.
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Combined, the full EQV camper conversion with a bed, kitchen, and pop-top roof has a price tag of about $75,600, which is cheaper than the over $200,000 Sprinter camper vans from RV makers like Airstream and Jayco.
The Mercedes-Benz EQV and Sortimo conversion concept.
Sara Keller Photography, Sortimo