Pricing for the fully-electric 2020 Mercedes eVito van in the UK has been revealed, along with specifications. The environmentally-friendly hauler costs upwards of £ 40,895 (US$ 54,629) and comes with a choice of two lengths and two trim levels. The entry-level spec is dubbed Progressive, while the eVito Plus Package configuration (available for the first time) will set you back £ 42,015 (US$ 56,125).
Standard features include the Audio 30
infotainment system with DAB radio, the reversing camera, anti-theft Protection
Package with double locks, a new grille with chrome fins, and a Type 2, 8m, 32
amp charging cable for fast AC charging times. Go for the Plus Package instead
and you gain electrically fordable mirrors, color-coded bumpers, full wheel
covers, a 75 mph speed limited and Parktronic parking sensors.
Also standard is the Mercedes Pro Connect
function, offering free access to Optimized Assistance on the go. This includes
real-time reports of critical parts and fluids, journey logs, theft warning
alerts, live locking from mobile phone, geofencing, Accident & Breakdown
Management, plus live traffic information. Furthermore, the van also boasts
heater-preconditioning tech and will highlight all the available charging
options nearby.
As for performance, the 2020 eVito panel
van, not to be confused with the more powerful eVito Tourer, is powered by a
41.4 kWh battery pack, and can deliver 300 Nm of torque under
acceleration. It also features a 148 km WLTP combined range, achieved
in the balanced drive mode ‘E’ – to go with a six hour charging time, based on
three-phase charging.