Mercedes eVito

The Mercedes-Benz vito commercial electric vehicle is driven by an engine on the front axle. Its power and torque have not changed — 85 kW (116 hp) and 360 Nm. However, the capacity of the traction lithium-ion battery compared to the pre-reform car, which has been produced since 2018, has increased by 70% and now amounts to 60 kWh.

With the previous avito battery, according to the passport, I drove a modest 150 km on a single charge in a far from reality NEDC cycle. And with new batteries — up to 242-314 km in a more plausible WLTP cycle. The "consumption" in the combined cycle is stated at the level of 27.2-21.3 kWh/100 km.

Together with the new battery, avito received an upgraded charging system with support for fast charging. From 50-kilowatt DC stations, the battery is charged from 10 to 80% in about 50 minutes, and from 80-kilowatt — in 35 minutes.

For a more rational use of energy, the updated eVito was equipped with an advanced recovery system. It automatically analyzes the driving mode according to the indications of electronic assistants and, depending on this, selects the optimal settings.

In Germany, the updated Mercedes-Benz eVito can be ordered from the beginning of 2022. Prices for an all—metal van start at 46 thousand euros for the standard version and 47.5 thousand euros for the extended version.