Video Summary
Here's a summary of the key points and findings from the YouTube video review about the electric car Mercedes-Benz eVito:- The 2018 eVito model is now available in Hong Kong.
- The previous eVito model had some drawbacks including a 44.1 kWh battery and a 150 km range, so it wasn't sold in Hong Kong.
- The face-lifted eVito has a larger 90 kWh battery which has a usable 90 kWh.
- It has a rated range of 378 km.
- The reviewers were able to get 200 - 300 km of range in combined driving.
- The exterior and interior are similar to the diesel version.
- The main difference to the diesel version are the "electric" badges.
- The fuel filler is sealed off, and the charging port is located on the front bumper.
- The vehicle comes standard with a roof rack.
- The standard eVito model is 1.9 m high and the long version is 1.4 cm taller.
- It emits 150 kW (204 hp) of power, 362 Nm of torque with a front-wheel drive.
- It has three driving modes: C (Comfort), E (Economy) and E+ (Extra Economy). The last one does not have sports mode.
- The gauge doesn't display a tachometer, but does show power output.
- There are four regeneration (recuperation) modes, from D to D++.
- A full charge with AC 11 kW takes 10 hours.
- Using a DC 50 kW fast charge, the charge from 10 to 80% in 80 minutes.
- Using a DC 100 kW the same charging takes 45 minutes.
- There are some Parking Sensors.
- While the drive is very secure and steady it is less capable than other EVs and a bit difficult to gauge breaking power, due to an odd brake pedal.
- It has a cargo volume of 2,500 L on standard version, 3,000 L on the long version.
- The eVito is produced in Spain.
- The maximum payload of the eVito is 750 kg, compared to 1,000 kg on the diesel version.
- Pricing (Hong Kong): Standard wheelbase HKD $599,000. Long Wheelbase: HKD $605,000. It will become available on this summer. All new sales include one eight-meter cable.
- To benefit of a possible governement discount on the car, one needs to file an application to get that subsidy.
- The service is available for a limited amount of vehicles: maximum fifteen vehicles, with a maximum of three per company.
- After you buy, you need to comply with a minimum length, time and with reports on how the money has been spent
- A 9800HKD (US$1251.51) Charging Set is also available
- With the new engines the new torque can reach even the lower rpm
- According to a local government policy all the diesel-powered delivery van of more than 15 years of use are forbidden.
