Mercedes-Benz eVito vans will be on show at Fleet Live 2019 on October 8-9 at the NEC, Birmingham.

Delegates will be able to learn about the range and capabilities of the fully electric mid-sized van for those commercial vehicle fleets looking to make the switch to EVs.

Andy Eccles, Mercedes-Benz Vans UK head of fleet, said: “As a vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has always been at the forefront of innovation and market leading technology.

“The coming years will be no exception as we look to introduce our range of electric vehicles into the van market and work with our customers to develop a cost-effective, electric package."

Fleet Live is the an event for the fleet management community and gives decision-makers the chance to face future challenges and opportunities together with two days of learning, sharing and networking at the NEC in Birmingham on October 8-9.

The event is complimentary for fleet professionals and delegates can sign up for their free pass at www.fleet-live.co.uk/online-registration.

See the agenda here.

The Mercedes-Benz eVito has an electric motor which offers 85 (70) Kw of power, 300 Nm of torque through a single-speed automatic transmission.

It can be recharged in six hours and has a range of around 92 miles.

Eccles added: “Customers are at the heart of everything we do so there’s nothing more important than getting together with them as regularly as possible and understanding their needs and demands. 

“Fleet Live is an important event for us, specifically with the launch of eVito and we’re very much looking forward to engaging with as many people as possible.”

For more information on the event go to fleet-live.co.uk