The new electric van is across three trim levels, Compact, Standard and Long wheelbases and as a crew or panel van. The vehicle has been aimed at a variety of fleet and business needs and is available to order now. It features a 136hp electric motor and is available with two battery options. A 50kWh battery provides a maximum range of up to 148 miles under WLTP tests, while the larger 75kWh battery extends the range up to 211 miles. Standard wheelbase versions are available with 50kWh and 75kWh batteries, while Compact models come exclusively with the 50kWh unit and Long exclusively with the 75kWh unit. With a maximum payload of up to 1,226kg the new e-Expert will suit a variety of businesses, both in urban and rural environments.
The advanced powertrain supports both Fast and Rapid charging technologies and a full charge using an 11kW Wallbox charger will take just four hours and 45 minutes on the 50kWh battery. The new e-Expert is also capable of supporting up to 100kW Rapid charging, with an 80 percent top-up taking just 30 minutes on the 50kWh battery.
The new e-Expert comes with maximum payloads ranging from 1,001kg to 1,226kg, depending on the trim and spec chosen, with 50kWh models featuring the option to increase the maximum payload by an additional 225kg. Compact wheelbase models come with a 4.6 cubic metre load space, extending to 5.3 cubic metres for Standard versions and 6.1 cubic metres in Long wheelbase models. The new e-Expert shares the same internal loadspace volume as its diesel counterparts.
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