Mercedes-Benz confirms price and spec of eVito

Prices and specifications of the new fully electric Mercedes-Benz eVito have been confirmed

The new electric van has a 162-mile range courtesy of a 66kWh lithium-ion battery that can be recharged to 80% of usable capacity in 35 minutes using a rapid charging point. Recharging to 100% using a regular domestic power outlet takes 20 hours.

As with previous eVito models, gearshift paddles allow drivers to adjust the recuperation mode by which battery charge is extended through the recovery of energy when decelerating.

A first for this latest version is the DAuto recuperation mode, which determines whether the van should glide with least possible resistance, or decelerate and recover energy into the battery.

The eVito’s electric motor drives the front wheels, delivering peak and steady outputs of 116hp and 95hp respectively, and up to 360Nm of torque.

The 3.2-tonne van offers a payload allowance of up to 807kg (before conversion into a campervan) and the battery is housed beneath the floor, so does not impinge on the available space. Standard safety specification includes:

 

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• Active Brake Assist with pedestrian recognition technology
• Attention Assist, which encourages the driver to take a break if it detects the driver is getting drowsy
• Cruise Control with adaptive speed limiter function

The new eVito is available in the Progressive trim – standard specification includes air-conditioning, a Comfort driver’s seat with heating, a reversing camera, and the Audio 30 entertainment system with DAB radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

A new enhanced Premium specification is also now available, which adds features such as metallic paint with colour-coded bumpers, 17in alloy wheels, a chrome grille and a leather-covered steering wheel, along with practical driver aids including parking sensors, front fog lights, electrically folding door mirrors and lumbar support for the seat.

Prices for new eVito panel van start at £43,600.

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