In this episode Andy tests out the Mercedes-Benz Evito electric van and looks to the future of electric vans when he visits the ARRIVAL workshop. He also investigates what’s on the horizon for electric vans, both in the short and medium term, but also what advancements we might see in the future.
Andy talks to van expert, Paul Kirby, to find out more about the influx of electric vans we can expect to see come to market over the next year including the impressive Mercedes eVito. The eVito is smooth to drive and delivers the luxury you would expect from Mercedes and, while the price reflects this, there are many grants available to make this more affordable.
He also sneaks a visit to the ARRIVAL workshop to speak with a special guest (spoiler – it’s Robert) about the innovative design of ARRIVAL’s delivery vans and how viable commercial electric vans could be if you add in vehicle-to-grid charging and solar energy.
What feels certain is that the next generation of vans must, and will, be electric.
Timestamps
0:00Â Future of electric vans
1:06Â Paul’s predictions
1:18Â Vauxhall, Peugeot, Toyota
1:41Â Renault Zoe van
1:50Â Maxus e Deliver 3 & 9
2:08Â Loads of vans coming
2:21Â Arrival workshop
2:41Â Ground-up design
4:23Â Rivian’s vans for Amazon
4:46Â Mercedes eVito
5:31 eVito – 2 lengths
6:28Â Range stats
7:07Â V2G benefits for vans
8:36Â Solar savings
9:21Â Quick to fix
10:26Â Arrival’s latest design
10:44Â Smooth drive
11:37Â Let’s talk money
11:55Â Grants & incentives
12:48Â Charging
13:52Â Standard vs Progressive
15:25Â Not as much poke!
16:58Â Some downsides
17:19Â Campervan dreaming
17:51Â Subscribe, support, join
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