Mercedes eVito Charging Test
Why It Matters
Improved charging speed on a commercial van reduces downtime, making electric fleets more viable and competitive against diesel alternatives.
Key Takeaways
- •Mercedes eVito maintains 300 A charging longer than EQV.
- •All tested vans show similar net capacity around 84‑85 kWh.
- •EQE charges fastest, reaching 500 A limit early in tests.
- •Updated eVito throttles smoothly, improving full‑charge time significantly.
- •Real‑world tests reveal modest half‑hour gain over EQV.
Summary
The video documents a side‑by‑side charging test of Mercedes’ eVito van against the EQV, EQC and EQE models, focusing on how the 100 kWh‑class batteries perform on DC fast chargers.
All three vans show a practical net capacity of roughly 84‑85 kWh despite the 90 kWh‑gross rating. The eVito and EQV are limited to 300 A, while the EQE can draw up to 500 A, giving it the steepest early‑charge slope. Voltage readings indicate the EQV runs slightly higher than the eVito, and the EQC sits just below both.
During the test the eVito sustained the 300 A limit until about 63 % state‑of‑charge, throttling only gradually, whereas the EQV began to taper around 40‑50 % and slowed markedly after 90 %. The EQE maintained a flat curve, reaching 90 % faster, and the eVito’s overall charge time improved by roughly half an hour compared with the older EQV data.
The results suggest a recent software update has boosted the eVito’s charging efficiency, narrowing the gap with Mercedes’ premium models. For fleet operators and van‑based businesses, the modest speed gain translates into higher daily mileage and better utilization of existing fast‑charging infrastructure.
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