Mercedes eVito Tourer EV charger: which one fits best?
The Mercedes eVito Tourer charges at home at up to 11 kW AC through a type 2 port. That figure decides your choice. A heavier charger does not fill this eight-seat van any faster, because the on-board charger caps it at 11 kW. With 90 kWh of usable battery, a fixed home charger is the sensible option. Mercedes-Benz builds several electric vans, and each one has its own charging profile. Our overview of Mercedes-Benz EV chargers lists them per model.
For the Mercedes eVito Tourer we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
That power level matches the van's on-board charger exactly, so nothing is left unused. Two features are worth having on a van this size. Dynamic load balancing lowers the charging current when the rest of the house draws heavily, so your main fuse holds. App control lets you start a session at off-peak hours without walking outside. Our range of EV home chargers gathers every model that suits a private driveway or garage.
Charging specifications of the Mercedes eVito Tourer
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 90 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 11 kW |
| Range (WLTP) | 346 to 381 km |
| Charging time on an 11 kW charger | about 9 hours 45 minutes, including charging losses |
| Charge port | type 2 |
| DC fast charging | up to 110 kW (CCS) |
Choosing the right charger for the Mercedes eVito Tourer
The eVito Tourer draws its full 11 kW only from a three-phase charger. Three-phase means your home has three live conductors instead of one, which spreads the load. A 22 kW charger delivers exactly the same 11 kW, because the on-board charger sets the ceiling.
A MID meter is worth weighing up while you choose. A MID meter is a calibrated kWh meter, accurate enough for its reading to be billed against. It tells you exactly how much electricity went into the car at home, separate from the rest of your household use. Most drivers use that simply to see what charging costs them. Passing the reading to an employer or a lease company is one further use among others.
One caveat on availability: at 11 kW our range with a calibrated meter is currently thin. Most EV chargers with a MID meter sit at 22 kW. That gives the eVito Tourer no extra speed, since it stays capped at 11 kW. It does widen the choice and leaves room for a future car with a faster on-board charger. A 22 kW charger needs a three-phase supply at home.
The eVito Tourer has a type 2 port, like most modern chargers. At home it charges through the charger's own attached cable. A separate type 2 charging cable is only needed for public charge points that do not supply one.
Charging times for the Mercedes eVito Tourer
Counted from the usable 90 kWh, an 11 kW charger fills the eVito Tourer in about 9 hours 45 minutes. That is from nearly empty to full. That figure includes charging losses, so it is realistic rather than a bare calculation. It fits an overnight charge, though only just.
On a single-phase supply the picture changes sharply. A 32 A single-phase charger delivers 7.4 kW, and the van accepts all of it. That works out at about 14 hours 30 minutes. A 16 A single-phase connection halves that to 3.7 kW, and the charge stretches to nearly 29 hours. For a battery this large, a three-phase connection is worth arranging.
We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is safer, and it keeps the work documented. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. Shipping runs worldwide, but the installation service covers only those three countries.
Other Mercedes-Benz eVito models
Wallbox Discounter also has charging information for the related Mercedes-Benz vans and people carriers:
- Mercedes-Benz eVito, the panel van version
- Mercedes-Benz EQV, the more luxurious electric MPV
Frequently asked questions
Does the Mercedes eVito Tourer charge faster on a 22 kW charger?
No. The on-board charger caps the eVito Tourer at 11 kW, so a 22 kW EV charger delivers 11 kW as well. Both take about 9 hours 45 minutes for a full charge. A 22 kW charger only pays off if your next car can take more.
Do I need an EV charger with a MID meter?
You need one if you want an exact record of what went into the car at home. A MID meter is calibrated, so its reading is accurate enough to be billed against. Without it you fall back on an estimate from your household meter. For a van with a 90 kWh battery, that difference adds up quickly.