Mercedes-Benz Vans Plant (Ladson / North Charleston)
Mercedes-Benz Group, Ladson, South Carolina
Mercedes-Benz Vans' plant near Charleston, South Carolina, has assembled vans since 2006 and builds the Sprinter and electric eSprinter (eSprinter since January 2024). It assembled a record 50,000-plus vans in 2023 and more than 430,000 in total, and employs more than 1,600 people.
- Company
- Mercedes-Benz Group
- Status
- Operating
- Opened
- 2006
- Employees
- 1,600
- company figure
- Industry
- Vehicles
- Revised
- November 12, 2026
What is made here
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and eSprinter vans (and Metris).
Facts
| Products | Metris, Sprinter and eSprinter vans; eSprinter production started January 2024 (company: group.mercedes-benz.com) |
|---|---|
| Since | Has assembled vans since 2006, marking two decades of production in 2026 (company: group.mercedes-benz.com) |
| Output | Record 50,000+ vans assembled in 2023; more than 430,000 vans assembled since 2006 (company: group.mercedes-benz.com) |
| Investment | More than $500 million in a 2018 expansion and nearly $60 million for eSprinter production (company: group.mercedes-benz.com) |
Figures are as stated by the source named next to each one. Company figures are the company's own claims.
Can you visit?
We haven't found a public tour of this factory. See factory tours in South Carolina.
Sources
- Mercedes-Benz Group: Mercedes-Benz Vans (North America) (company, checked November 12, 2026)
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