Mercedes-Benz are expanding their commercial vehicle
lineup with zero-emission versions of their vans. The first product, an
electric version of the Vito which was unveiled during the eDrive@VANs workshop
in Berlin, Germany, is now hitting the market in Germany.
Called the eVito, the new electric Mercedes van
represents the first step of their new strategy, with customers now able to
pre-order it and prices starting from € 39,990 (VAT not included). First
deliveries are expected during the second half of 2018.
The new Mercedes-Benz eVito features a 41.4kWh
battery pack that takes approximately six hours to charge, providing a range of
around 150 km. However, in low temperatures, and with a full load of
more than 1,000 kg, the Mercedes-Benz eVito can travel for some 100 km between charges.
Customers will get to choose between two wheelbase
versions: long and extra-long, which measure 5,140 mm and 5,370 mm respectively, and they will also have to select between two top speed
options: 80 km/h and 120 km/h.
Mercedes-Benz will launch
the eSprinter in 2019, followed by a pure electric version of the Citan, which
shares its underpinnings with the Renault Kangoo. The French LCV is already
offered with an EV powertrain, and comes with a NEDC range of up to 274 km.
