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The What Van? Road Test: Mercedes-Benz eVito (2022)
Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022
Load bay
Rear entry to the front-wheel drive L2 eVito’s 6.0m3 load bay (L3 offers 6.6m3) is through twin doors that can be swung through 90°, then through a full 180º if required; an easy exercise. They are complemented by a sliding door on each side of the cargo body.
Eight load lashing rings are fitted, as is a hefty full-height steel bulkhead designed to protect the occupants of the cab if unsecured items hurtle forwards under heavy braking.
The bulkhead is shaped in such a way that it slightly restricts loading through the side door apertures. On the positive side, however, it gives access to the space under the front seats so that long items such as planks and ladders can be carried more easily.
By doing so it increases load bed length by 370mm to 2,831mm.
The load bed was protected from scratches and scrapes by a tailored cover and there was some protection for the sides. The cargo area needs properly timbering out however, to prevent damage during loading and unloading.
Bear in mind that while some manufacturers allow electric vans to pull a trailer, that is not the case with eVito. Towing is not permitted – a drawback for some businesses.
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