Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL

The all-electric Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL van has been awarded the “Most energy efficient light commercial vehicle (in production)” at the 2011 RAC Future Car Challenge. The Vito E-CELL took part in the 60-mile route from Brighton to London and was the most efficient vehicle in its class.

The Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL is the first battery-electric van to be introduced (ex factory) by any vehicle manufacturer and its emission-free drive system is ideally suited to operation in inner-cities and other environmentally sensitive areas. With zero emissions, almost silent running and no restrictions on load capacity or payload, the Vito E-CELL looks set to be a resounding success story in the commercial vehicle sector.

EcoDaily Electric van

Iveco has launched a new EcoDaily Electric van and chassis cab in the UK and Ireland which now combines the robustness of its popular commercial vehicle, with a model that has zero tailpipe emissions. They will now offer a 3.5 tonne single rear wheel (Daily 35S) and 5.2 tonne twin rear wheel (Daily 50C) model in van or chassis cab, with special applications (crew cab, MPV etc) available on request.

This electric van is ideally suited to short distance journeys and door-to-door deliveries in an urban environment and of course qualifies for a 100 per cent discount on the London Congestion Charge. Depending on how many batteries you have fitted, the range varies from 55 miles to 80 miles and each vehicle has their speed limited to 45mph.