Groupe PSA to launch all-electric versions of its compact van in 2021

Following the 2020 launch of electric versions of Group PSA's medium van models (D-Van) and large van (E-Van), the three brands, Vauxhall, Peugeot and Citroën, will complete their line-ups in 2021 with all-electric versions of their compact van (B-Van) and associated passenger cars. These will be the Vauxhall Combo-e,Peugeot e-Partner and Citroën ë-Berlingo vans.

The electric compact vans and the battery packs will be assembled at the Vigo plant (Galicia, Spain), the electric motors in Tremery (France) and the final drive gears in Valenciennes in France.

Coming from eCMP platform, the powertain is composed of a water-cooled 50kWh electric battery allowing power outputs of up to 100kW, a 100kW/136hp electric motor, and an onboard charger available in two levels of power (7.4kW single-phase and 11kW three-phase).

Xavier Peugeot, Senior Vice-President of Groupe PSA’s Light Commercial Vehicles Business Unit said: “With these all-electric versions of compact vans and associated passenger cars, Groupe PSA is continuing its electrification offensive and now offers a completely electrified LCV portfolio without compromises on performance”.