Video Summary
-The Mercedes-Benz eVito is Mercedes-Benz’s first 100 percent electric van on the UK marketplace.- The latest version has a bigger battery, providing 162 miles of range.
- The range is a big improvement on the disappointing 92 miles offered by the first version.
- The new version adds fast charging capability. Using a rapid charger, it gets back 80% in around 35 minutes.
- The increased battery size means the payload had to decrease.
- If you carry a full payload, the range will go down.
- There are nice additions of the new premium trim level and the safety equipment.
- The green tab on the edge of the registration plate adds a modern touch to its visuals.
- The Vito is already a pretty nice-looking van, and the sweeping lines, cuts, and details on the exterior panels make it seem aerodynamic.
- The wheels always seemed a little small, with the Vito's body always looking bigger through some strange optical illusion.
- It is a little bit cramped inside and the roof is very low, which actually makes it feel a bit more like a car cockpit than a van cabin.
- The new eVito features a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and app integrations include Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
- The weird controls are still here and there is a learning curve for drivers to become familiar with them.
- Storage is ample, and there are even cup holders. The water bottle does not fit the top cup holders but does fit in the door.
- It is one of those cabins that you want to keep clean.
- It offers two trim levels starting with the progressive trims standard equipment. It has a 7-inch audio 30 infotainment screen with DAB, Apple Carplay, and Android Auto; air conditioning; heated driver’s seat; active brake assist with pedestrian detection; reversing camera; cruise control; speed limiter; twin side loading doors; and hill start assist.
- There is leather steering wheel; electrically folding door mirrors; body colored bumpers; a chrome grille; 17-inch alloy wheels; front and rear parking sensors; and front fog lights with Premium trim standard equipment highlights.
- It comes with two barn doors that open up to a full 180 degrees.
- If you want LED lighting in the load space, you will have to pay extra.
- The eVito L2 long panel van can carry a maximum payload of 882 kg if you choose the entry-level progressive trim spec. That drops to 824 kg if you take the L2 with the extra equipment added at the premium trim level.
- The eVito L3 extra-long panel van can only be found at the progressive trim level and can carry a maximum payload of 847 kg.
- It is probably not where to start your decision-making tree if you are new to Vitos, but if you have driven a Vito before and are looking to switch to an electric van, the eVito is going to feel like a home from home.
- In conclusion, the eVito is a nice, good looking, practical van and because it is a Mercedes Benz, it is definitely worth checking out.
