EV version of Peugeot’s mid-size van to join smaller e-Partner and electric 2008, 208 passenger cars next year
Peugeot Australia has confirmed it will add the Peugeot e-Expert mid-size electric van to its light-commercial vehicle (LCV) range in 2024.
The 2024 Peugeot e-Expert will top the orthodox turbo-diesel Expert line-up already on sale in Australia.
It will be Peugeot Australia’s second electric LCV following on from the Peugeot e-Partner that reaches showrooms in August to sit above the turbo-petrol Partner small van range.
No price, specs or specific timing within 2024 have been confirmed for the e-Expert, but if the e-Partner is any guide it will be significantly more expensive than the standard Expert.
The e-Partner is priced at $59,990 plus on-road costs, while the most expensive turbo-petrol-powered Partner is $40,878 plus ORCs.
The most expensive turbo-diesel Expert in Australia is the long-wheelbase Premium priced at $53,265 plus ORCs, so the e-Expert is likely to be around $70,000 and potentially above that.
“The e-Expert will help build that line-up of electrification in light commercial vehicles, so that’s exciting,” said Peugeot Australia managing director Kate Gillis.
“We are having discussions with the factory to finalise spec and timing.
“e-Expert helps us solidify our reputation for great electrification in our vehicles and also solidifies us from an LCV perspective.”
Gillis refused to comment on the prospects of the large e-Boxer coming to Australia to complete the Peugeot electric LCV set.
According to specifications published on the official Peugeot UK site, the e-Expert is powered by a 100kW/260Nm motor and a choice of 50kWh and 75kWh battery packs.
Maximum claimed range for the 50kWh is 238km, while the 75kWh claims 340km.
The e-Expert comes in standard and long vehicle lengths and as a panel van and crew van. Maximum indicative payload is around 1000kg, which is more than 400kg less than the best of the turbo-diesel models.
However, its zero-emissions powertrain is bound to appeal to businesses committed to cutting their carbon outputs.
That clean, green characteristic helps explain why the choice in electric vans is steadily growing from a very small base.
Electric vans currently sold in Australia include the Mercedes-Benz eVito, Ford e-Transit and LDV eDeliver 9.
But more are expected in the next two years including the Ford E-Transit Custom (2024), Renault Kangoo E-Tech (2023) and Master E-Tech (2024) and Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo (2025).
The next EVs due from Peugeot in Australia will be the e-2008 electric SUV due in the third quarter (September-November) and the e-208 small car in 2024.
The 508 Sportwagon PHEV arrives in Q3 and the 408 PHEV in the first half of 2024.
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