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Compare 2 electric vans

Mercedes-Benz eSprinter

314 Chassis L3 81kWh PRO

£51,910 ex VAT

Vauxhall Movano Electric

L3H1 4.25T Prime Chassis Cab

£49,992 ex VAT

Loadspace
Payload
1,130 kg
1,770 kgBest
Cargo volume
-
-
Load length
-
-
Load width
-
-
Load height
-
-
Pallet spaces (Euro)
-
-
Range & charging
Range (WLTP)
169 miBest
-
Range (laden)
-
-
Battery
81 kWh
110 kWhBest
Max charge
115 kW
150 kWBest
DC charge time
34 minBest
55 min
Vehicle dimensions
Length
6.70 m
5.94 m
Width
2.02 m
2.20 m
Height
2.34 m
2.25 m
Wheelbase
4.33 m
4.04 m
Kerb weight
2,370 kgBest
2,480 kg
Gross weight (GVW)
3,500 kg
4,250 kgBest
Towing (braked)
1,500 kg
2,400 kgBest
Performance
Power
100 kW
205 kWBest
Torque
400 Nm
410 NmBest
Top speed
75 mphBest
56 mph
Drive type
rwd
fwd

Which one is right for your fleet?

Choose the

Mercedes-Benz eSprinter(314 Chassis L3 81kWh PRO)

if...

  • your duty cycle is long or charging stops are costly - WLTP range tops the comparison at 169 mi.
  • turnaround time matters more than peak kW - it spends the least time on the rapid charger (34 min).
  • vehicle dimensions or weight matter for your bays, parking or licence - kerb weight works in your favour at 2,370 kg.
  • you regularly use motorway corridors - top speed leads the comparison at 75 mph.

Class-leading specs

  • 169 mi range (wltp)
  • 34 min dc charge time
  • 2,370 kg kerb weight
  • 75 mph top speed

Choose the

Vauxhall Movano Electric(L3H1 4.25T Prime Chassis Cab)

if...

  • your routes are weight-limited, not volume-limited - it carries the most at 1,770 kg.
  • you want headroom for cold-weather and laden range loss - the biggest battery is here (110 kWh).
  • mid-shift top-ups need to be quick - the fastest DC charging is here at 150 kW.
  • you need the biggest legal envelope without stepping up a licence class - GVW is the highest at 4,250 kg.

Class-leading specs

  • 1,770 kg payload
  • 110 kWh battery
  • 150 kW max charge
  • 4,250 kg gross weight (gvw)

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Compare vehicle dimensions using scaled drawings and common UK depot and parking references.

Compare against:
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 314 Chassis L3 81kWh PRO6.70 × 2.02 × 2.34 m
Vauxhall Movano Electric L3H1 4.25T Prime Chassis Cab5.94 × 2.20 × 2.25 m
Standard UK car parking bay2,400 mm wide × 4,800 mm long

Side view (length × height)

Top view (length × width)

Length difference
0.75 m
Width difference
0.18 m
Height difference
0.09 m

Frequently asked questions

Which is the cheapest of these vans?

The Vauxhall Movano Electric L3H1 4.25T Prime Chassis Cab has the lowest listed price in this catalogue comparison at £49,992 ex VAT (before grants). Check a current quotation and compare running costs, maintenance and residual values alongside the purchase price.

Which has the longest range?

On WLTP figures, the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter 314 Chassis L3 81kWh PRO goes furthest between charges at 169 miles. Expect 70-80% of that in real-world UK conditions, less again when fully laden or in winter.

Which charges fastest on DC?

The Vauxhall Movano Electric L3H1 4.25T Prime Chassis Cab has the highest listed peak DC charging rate in this comparison at 150 kW. Review the 10-80% charging time and average kW alongside the peak figure when planning charging stops during a shift.

Which can carry the most weight?

The Vauxhall Movano Electric L3H1 4.25T Prime Chassis Cab has the highest payload at 1,770 kg. Remember that gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the limit your driver licence is checked against - payload is GVW minus kerb weight.

Are any of these eligible for the Plug-in Van Grant?

Most electric vans on sale in the UK that meet the £35k cap and CO2 criteria qualify - £2,500 for small vans (under 2,500 kg GVW) and £5,000 for large vans (2,500-4,250 kg GVW). Always confirm grant status with the dealer at the point of order.

Also consider

Other electric vans with comparable specifications to explore if the shortlisted vehicles do not meet your fleet requirements.

Use the listed manufacturer specifications as a comparison guide. Confirm the exact configuration and figures with the dealer before ordering.