Video Summary
Okay, here's a summary of the key points and findings from the video review of the electric car:- The higher trim "Select" model has body-colored bumpers and chrome grill.
- The higher trim looks tidier than the base model "Professional," with black plastic bumpers.
- It has Mercedes' traditional corporate face, with a big three-pointed star.
- The e-Vito Tourer is very tall, over 1.9 meters, and long at nearly 5.4 meters in L3 configuration.
- The electric charging port is located at the front.
- It can fit a Euro pallet in the boot behind the seats.
- It boasts 4.1 cubic meters of cargo space.
- The charging cables are in a bag in the boot.
- No intelligent cubby work or false floors because it’s a van.
- Third row access is easy with levers on the seat sides.
- A 9-seater is standard, with three front seats.
- The test version had a 7-inch infotainment screen, Apple Carplay, and Android Auto.
- Climate control and cruise control are options.
- It still has a proper key.
- It has traditional van characteristics.
- The steering is nice and weighty but has some rattle.
- The suspension is quite soft.
- It has regenerative braking.
- The range is tight.
- The electric motor output is 150 kW under boost, mostly 70 kW in general use.
- Charging from 0% to 80% takes 40 minutes using a 120 kW charger.
- It is easy to charge overnight from a three-phase power output in around 10 hours.
- It is a good van and a competent electric vehicle but does come with a hefty starting price tag of around $80,000.
