Building on Citroën’s unrivalled UK market experience with electric LCVs, gained with the first generation Berlingo Electrique van, the Berlingo Electric incorporates an advanced permanent magnet synchronous 49kW electric motor and 22.5kWh lithium ion battery pack. This gives the Berlingo Electric (as tested in accordance with the New European Driving Cycle) a range of up to 106 miles while top speed is 68.75mph.
Using a domestic socket, the vehicle can be fully charged in around 12 hours; alternatively, it can be charged to 80% of capacity in only 35 minutes using a specific 380V three-phase terminal in quick-charge mode.
Other highlights include load compartment space that’s not reduced by battery intrusion. The Berlingo Electric’s electric motor is positioned under the bonnet and the lithium-ion battery pack is located underneath the load deck.
As a result, the Berlingo Electric’s load compartment cube of 3.3m3 (extendable to 3.7m3)/load deck length of 1.8m (extendable to 3.0m) and payload of 636kg are equivalent to that of a similar diesel-powered Berlingo van.
At the VAN Fleet World Live show, the Berlingo Electric will be joined by Citroën UK’s best-selling LCV, the Berlingo, which was refreshed last year to bring improved fuel economy and emission reductions, as well as exterior changes, a new 6-speed Efficient Tronic Gearbox (ETG6) and improved in-cab storage.
Also on the stand will be the Citroën New Relay, which brings class-leading payloads, as well as one of the largest, most practical load compartments in its class.
Finally, the Citroën Dispatch – which is marked out as being among the best in its class for low fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions – will also be at the Show. A versatile worker, the Dispatch is engineered to adapt to difficult loads, different spaces and every challenges you face and brings key features including load length of up to 2.58m, load height of 1.75m, capacity of 7m3 and payload of 1200kg.
VAN Fleet World Live will offer something for everyone in the light commercial vehicle world – including a static exhibition, interactive fleet seminar programme and an exciting ride and drive event.
This fantastic all-in-one event takes place tomorrow, Friday 23 October, in the stunning new ArenaMK in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Pre-registration is now closed but visitors can still attend the event by going to the registration desk in the main hall to collect their FREE ticket!
Anyone wanting to test drive vehicles will need bring their driving licence and National Insurance card as the organisers will have to ensure that all licences are valid by checking them against the DVLA database.
For more details of VAN Fleet World Live 2015, please phone 01727 739160 or visit http://www.vanfleetworldlive.co.uk/
