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VANS AND LCVS
ELECTRIC DREAMS
Electric power is the future for small vans and manufacturers are offering electric versions
of established models. Innovations in other areas such as connectivity also mean that vans
are increasingly sophisticated beasts – and require a different method of selling. By Dan Parton
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n October, the van market gave another clear indication that its future lies in electric: Groupe PSA said that it
Since 2019, all new models launched by Groupe PSA come with either all-electric or plug-in hybrid powertrains. The aim is for the Group’s entire passenger car and LCV range to be electri ed by 2025.
The electric versions of all four brands’ compact vans will have two levels of travel range: 124 miles on the WLTP cycle equipped with a 50 kilowatt/hour battery
and 186 miles on the WLTP cycle equipped with a 75 kilowatt/hour battery.
Xavier Peugeot, senior vice-president of Groupe PSA’s Light Commercial Vehicles Business Unit, said: “Groupe PSA is pushing ahead with the electri cation of its LCV range by offering electric versions of compact vans for business and individual customers. Without compromising on
was planning to have all-electric versions of its Peugeot Expert, Citroën Dispatch, Vauxhall Vivaro and Opel Vivaro available from 2020.
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