Mercedes Vito offers a complete package of comfort and reliability to its driver

Load area dimensions have not been changed so you can opt for this van without any compromise

Mercedes Vito latest generation was introduced in 2015 and the company offered an all new van to the buyers from look to feel. After four years few upgrades were made and in 2020 facelift was provided to the van by Mercedes. Vehicles are mainly ranked on their engine performances and we all know Mercedes engines are good in power delivery and fuel average.

The electric model of Vito is e-Vito and the price of the electric version for UK buyers has also been announced. It is the first all-electric van of mid-size category in the UK. This year more powerful battery is expected for this van and the driving range will significantly increase. With this anticipated bigger battery you cover more distance in single charging. An 85 kW electric motor has replaced the diesel engine of the van which is equivalent to 115 hp.

Batteries are placed under the load area and they have increased the weight of the vehicle. With no carbon emission, this van is ideal for low emission zones. As many European countries are rapidly changing their carbon emission regulations such as zero emission vehicles are the only answer. Load area dimensions have not been changed so you can opt for this van without any compromise.

Single speed transmission keeps driving as simple as any other vehicle with auto transmission. Torque of 300 Nm let you pull a fully loaded van at a decent pace. Handling is remarkable and manoeuvring on busy roads is not a problem. The fast charging option is also missing so it takes six long hours to get fully charged. Payload capacity is decent but not best for a van of this category.

It means the claimed drive range depends

The front grille for e-Vito has been tweaked to be distinguished and the use of chrome has been increased to be premium in appearance. Prices for trim packages have also been revised and now entry level pricier than before. Your driving style may change the official drive range of 92 miles per charge. It means the claimed drive range depends upon driving style. Reconditioned Mercedes Vito engines for sale are usually fitted by sellers so that you get the promised efficiency and performance.

With fewer batteries, Mercedes has tried to maximize payload capacity. This van has batteries of 125 kg, which surely makes the vehicle heavy. The Tourer passenger variant of e-Vito has more battery capacity so it covers 261 miles in one full charge and can be charged with a quick charger. The same battery capacity and quick charging soon be part of the panel van variant. This all electric Mercedes Vito comes in two sizes L2 and L3.

These denote long and extra-long without changing roof height. The gross vehicle weight of these two different length models is 3.2 tons so increased length does not increase weight. Payload capacity varies as L2 has 905 kg and L3 has 890 kg payload capacity.

It has slightly reduced after recent upgrades as earlier the figures were 923 kg and 898 kg respectively. Mercedes was the first to introduce a full electric van and now there are many other competitors with better drive range. These competitors of the van also do better in some other areas.

Mercedes e-Van Ready smartphone app

It is really nice to see an electric commercial vehicle as the UK has already announced to ban on selling new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030. The medium van sector in the UK and elsewhere is observing good competition which pushes for better drive range and lesser weight of these vehicles. Engines supply and fit service take away your worries regarding replacing engines.

With present figures the van is not attractive for many but if figures improve then people will happily shift to the electric version of Mercedes Vito. Mercedes e-Van Ready smartphone app lets you know whether it suits your need or not. In this way, buyers can easily find the utility of all electric van for their routine professional work.

There are numbers of competitors with better figures will soon be in markets so Mercedes have to offer improved Vito otherwise competitors will dominate in selling. Four braking modes let you stop with the right kind of friction. As you get accustomed to driving this van better range is possible. Particular diesel rattle is obviously gone but humming noise is now with you.

Driving range suffers when speed remains high

Panel van without load produces even more sound so refinement is not ideal as one expects from an all electric vehicle. Apart from noise making, you will find it pleasant. Torque of 300 Nm is available right from the start and low revolutions. Acceleration is smoother and you get to decent speed without delay.

You can take it to motorways as it gets to serious speed without any problem. The driving range suffers when speed remains high. There are three driving modes available to the driver and these surely help you to do well. Ride quality is on the firm side but you find it better at dealing with bumps than any other electric van.

Body leaning is limited when you move it to corners. Economy, Economy Plus and Comfort are three different modes available to e-Vito drivers and their selection responds adequately to achieve the desired result. Economy Plus mode is rarely used as Economy mode does good to keep charging safe.