Mercedes eVito gets larger 90 kWh battery from the EQV

Mercedes’ mid-size electric panel van, the eVito Tourer, is getting a serious battery upgrade: the panel van is now available with a 90 kWh battery and the existing 60 kWh pack. The larger pack comes from the passenger models EQV and eVito Tourer and offers up to 480 km of range.

The W447 generation of the Mercedes eVito has been around since 2018, followed by the eVito Tourer (the passenger version) and the more premium EQV in 2020. While the latter two got a bigger battery and a more powerful electric motor, the eVito was limited to 60 kWh and 116 hp, respectively.

Up to 480 km WLTP

Now, on the eve of a new generation built on the specific VAN.EA platform, the Mercedes eVito, is finally getting upgraded to a 100 kWh battery, of which 90 kWh is usable. This new pack will be available in addition to the existing 60 kWh unit, with an increased range of up to 480 km WLTP.

Customers also choose between the 85 kW (116 hp) or 150 kW (204 hp) electric motors, both used to power the front axle. The bigger battery can also charge quicker: up to 110 kW (10-80% in 40 minutes) or up to 11 kW at an AC charging point.

Same dimensions and cargo space

Mercedes does not mention if this bigger battery impacts the payload of the eVito panel van. Still, the exterior and interior dimensions stay identical: 5,140 mm (L2) or 5,390 mm long (L3), with a cargo space of up to 6.6 m³.

The MBUX infotainment system (10.25 inches), several safety systems (lane keeping assist, attention assist, intelligent speed assist, etc.), and a reversing camera are standard.

The new Mercedes eVito panel van with a 90 kWh battery costs 46,007.93 euros (including 19% VAT) in Germany. Belgian pricing is not yet known.

Why now, when the new one’s around the corner?

The timing of this addition to the Mercedes eVito range is remarkable, as Mercedes is gearing up to launch the next-generation electric V-Class (which will no longer be called EQV) on the brand-new VAN.EA platform in 2026. The manufacturer shared photos of the final winter testing in Sweden just a few weeks ago.

However, Mercedes has also announced that the electric variants of the V-Class will be launched first, followed later by the combustion-powered V-Class models on the VAN.CA architecture.

It is possible that the next-gen Vito will wait until the launch of the diesel (and hybrid) vans, as the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment is not electrifying as quickly as passenger vehicles. Expanding the current offering makes sense in that case, as the new diesel vans will likely not come before 2027.