5 new e-LCVs to green your fleet
Apart from preparing your business for upcoming LEZ zones all over Europe, pure electric vans enhance the driving experience with their quiet comfort and hassle-free acceleration. And with a European proposition on the table of phasing out combustion engines in light commercial vehicles already by 2027 (not yet approved), these five newcomers are worth the attention of every fleet manager going green.
1. Fiat e-Doblo
No longer a standalone model, the Italian spin-off of the Peugeot e-Rifter, Citroën ë-Berlingo and Opel e-Combo debuts with an electric driveline. From a 50kWh battery comes an autonomy of 280km (WLTP), while a 100kW fast-charger makes it possible to charge from 0 to 80% in half an hour. There are two wheelbases, a payload of 800kg and a passenger version with a clever seven-seat option to complete the range. The set of ADAS systems is exemplary.
2. Ford E-Transit Custom
In the slipstream of its recently launched bigger brother, the E-Transit, follows the Custom, offering zero-emission driving in a one-tonne compact package. Different tools for different jobs. Though Ford Pro hasn’t announced details on the battery pack, except for a projected range of up to 380 kilometres, both e-LCVs share their architecture. As Europe’s best-selling van, the looks have remained largely hereditary to its predecessor. Full specs are expected at launch in September.
3. Renault Kangoo E-Tech Electric
With more than a decade of expertise in BEV charging, Renault feels confident offering its new all-electric Kangoo in two versions. The battery is always a 45kWh pack, but the base model charges 11kW AC only - without a DC option. This depot-friendly variant favours shorter distances and city-zipping. For longer journeys, there’s an upgrade with a 22kW inverter, fast-charging at 80kW and a heat pump as standard for better efficiency. A long-wheelbase model and the pillarless loading convenience are included.
4. Renault Master E-Tech Electric
Also last-mile delivery companies favour cargo space over payload. Although the peak-charging capabilities of 22kW might seem compromised, the upgraded battery (52 from 33kWh) of the refreshed electric Master enables a WLTP city cycle of 244 kilometres (effective: 190 km). Moreover, available in three body types (panel van, double cabin and cargo box), the Master can safely stroll through cities aided by blind spot detection and a rear-view camera.
5. Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo
Combining a powerful battery pack of 77kWh with cargo space for two euro pallets, the ID. Buzz Cargo is a flexible tool dripping with nostalgia. Feeling welcome in urban zones, the ID.Buzz can also count on a range of 424 kilometres for longer hauls. A high-level grade of ADAS systems is possible, and versions with a smaller battery pack are on the planning. The icing on the cake? A bidirectional charging unit can feed back electricity to the grid of your office.
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