Volkswagen e-Crafter
The Volkswagen e-Crafter is a 100% electric commercial vehicle. It is the first from the Volkswagen brand. With a maximum power output of 100 kW(136 hp), the Volkswagen e-Crafter accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds.
In preparation for the development of e-Crafter, Volkswagen Utility Vehicles studied over 210,000 driving profiles collected from more than 1,500 customers. The studies showed that most drivers cover between 70 and 100 km a day. And it's precisely at these distances - often characterized by frequent starts and stops - that the new e-Crafter is designed.
More than 25 German, Dutch, British and Swedish companies took part in the latest e-Crafter tests. They integrated a fleet of 38 Volkswagen e-Crafter models into their fleets. The tests were a success, enabling the manufacturer to validate its concept. The Volkswagen e-Crafter starts at €57,100 (excluding tax) in France.
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Volkswagen e-Caddy
Volkswagen took advantage of the Hannover Motor Show to unveil anelectric utility concept: the e-Caddy.
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- Range: 350 km
- Battery capacity: 60 kWh
- Price: €45,000
- Release date: 2015
- Payload: 888 kg
Volkswagen e-Transporter
Unveiled at the same time as the Volkswagen e-Caddy, the Volkswagen e-Transporter
is the electric version of the Transporter. The e-Transporter is available in two versions: a normal version and a double version (T6). The e-Transporter has a volume of 6.7 m3 and can carry 9 people.
No release date has yet been announced.
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- Range: 140 km
- Battery capacity: 37.3 kWh and 74.6 kWh (T6 with doubled capacity)
- Price: €44,900 excl. tax in T6 version, €53,800 in ABT version
- Release date: 2021
- Payload: 1096 kg
Mercedes eSprinter
The eSprinter is Mercedes' second all-electric van. It will be equipped with the same 113 kWh battery as the e Vito , and will have a range of 320 km. It will also be available in a more powerful version. The second model will be equipped with a 55 kWh battery, increasing range to 150km. An 84 kW electric motor will power the wheels, while the payload of the 41 kWh version will be just over 1000 kg.
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- Range: 320 km
- Battery capacity: 113 kWh
- Price : Not communicated
- Release date: 2023
- Payload: 1,190 kg
Fiat E-Ducato
The Ducato Electric is the first electric commercial vehicle from Fiat Professional, Fiat's commercial vehicle division.
The Italian manufacturer is launching its first electric SUV, and intends to test it with its most loyal customers before launching full-scale production. We'll have to be patient to find out more about the specifications and capabilities of this electric utility vehicle.
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- Range : 160 km*
- Battery capacity : 90 kWh
- Price: €56,200
- Release date: 2020
- Payload: 1,950 kg*.
Citroën Jumpy & Peugeot e-Expert
A #Citroën Jumpy or a #Peugeot Expert in 💯% electric version, it's for 2020! 🚚🔌
- Maxime Picat (@MaximePicat) October 22, 2018
This major electrification plan offers an alternative for professionals and logisticians who need to make deliveries in city centers. #VUL #VehiculeElectrique pic.twitter.com/JUhdG5mjKe
The PSA Group has already tested electric versions of its commercial vehicles, with 100% electric versions ofs Berlingo and Partner. With changing legislation, the French giant is anticipating and will offer new 100% electric commercial vehicles. The brand has chosen to offer 100% electric versions of the Peugeot Expert and Citroën Jumpy.
Toyota Proace electric
The Japanese brand has announced a 100% electric version of the Toyota Proace for 2020. Long at the forefront of innovation, the Japanese automaker has been slower to embrace electric cars. Now it's catching up with mass electrification.
- Range: 330 km
- Battery capacity: 75 kWh
- Price: €46,600
- Release date: 2020
- Payload: 1,200 kg
Volkswagen I.D. Buzz Cargo
Volkswagen also unveiled its I.D. Buzz Cargo van concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The power of this version is astonishing. The engine delivers 201 hp to the rear wheels alone.
The model will be available in two versions: 48 kWh and 111 kWh. The I.D. Buzz Cargo's range therefore varies between 320 and 540 km, according to the WLTP cycle.
Good to know, the I.D. Buzz Cargo is equipped with a 230V socket, enabling you to plug in power tools and benefit from the energy available from the vehicle's battery.
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- Range: 320 and 540 km*.
- Battery capacity: 48 kWh and 111 kWh
- Price: €59,450
- Release date: 2022
- Payload: 518 kg
As you can imagine, 2023 promises to be an electric year: no fewer than 8 new electric utility models will flood the market. Carmakers are all gearing up for the transition to electric vehicles, offering models that meet the needs of professionals, with ever longer range batteries. On the legislative front, pollution peaks and traffic restrictions for professionals in major cities will soon boost the adoption of electric vans in France and Europe. The question is no longer whether or not to go electric, but rather which model to choose.
