![]() ![]() ![]() Although the diesel-engined equivalent has been discontinued, the e-NV200 remains popular with a recent upgrade to its electric drivetrain which it shares with the Leaf car.Īlthough designed perhaps with the urban delivery market in mind, it has an excellent WLTP range of up to 187 miles and a rapid charge facility of 40 minutes to 80% capacity. Here’s another manufacturer with a long electric van heritage. As with Fiat, Renault don’t restrict you to one version – the Master ZE comes in 13 derivatives including chassis-based models. Just the one size of battery is available with a capacity of 33kW, and the motor has an output of just 57kW. Payloads however are perhaps the strength of the Master with up to 1425kg on offer, not far short of the capacity of the diesel-engined version. Range is quite limited with an official WLTP figure of 75 miles in summer and just 50 miles in winter. Renault’s Master ZE has been around since 2018, but they don’t really make a big song and dance about the electric version of their very practical large van, and with the likes of Ford and Maxus making rapid developments the Master is perhaps being left behind. Its colossal quoted range of up to 245 miles (WLTP) makes it a strong contender for those looking for a zero emission solution for city and suburban driving. All models can carry a payload of over 600kg.īased on the passenger car of the same name, the Renault Zoe is a small van designed for urban use. In its latest guise this little van has a claimed real-life range of up to 124 miles and charging times from six to 17 hours (the latter from a conventional three pin domestic socket). The French manufacturer has been selling the Kangoo ZE since 2011. Expect a lot less than this if you’re carrying plenty of weight, especially on winter days. The van has a 90kW motor (dwarfed by the units available in the E-Transit) and there are two battery packs available – go for the larger one and the official range between charges is a healthy 147-175 miles. If you combine this with the various chassis-cab and passenger carrying versions, and the different trim levels and weights, there are around 400 derivatives available. ![]() Unlike some other manufacturers who only offer their electric vans in one or two body variations, Fiat are marketing the E-Ducato in three lengths and three heights. FiatĪnother electric van which has made the move from theory to practice is the Fiat E-Ducato. The eSprinter may well work for those involved in local, urban delivery operations. ![]() There’s just the one derivative, based on the L2H2 panel van which offers plenty of load volume. Maximum range is just 95 miles and the payload of 731kg is a little uncompetitive. While it’s a smart looking van with the build quality you would expect from the German manufacturer, on paper the eSprinter falls quite a bit short in comparison to the E-Transit. Since our last review, the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter has finally hit the showrooms with the first customers having taken delivery. The eVito has a payload of 923kg and a load volume of up to 6.6cu/m (identical to the diesel powered van). An average range of 93 miles (WLTP) on a full charge might not suit some van operators but others who work close to base may be tempted as the van can be fully charged in as little as six hours. Price? From £42695 + VAT which is very, very competitive indeed.Īfter some build up, Mercedes-Benz recently brought the eVito to market, the all-electric version of their popular medium van. The dash is dominated by the ‘SYNC4’ 12-inch touchscreen and included is the FordPass connect modem with a lifetime subscription to the Ford Telematics facility, allowing remote monitoring including alerts of potential breakdowns – details of which, in conjunction with Ford’s new ‘Liive’ (not a typo) system can be relayed directly to the dealer in readiness for the van arriving for rectification. The E-Transit, powered by a 135kW (kilowatt) or a massive 198kW (that’s the equivalent of 269hp!) electric motor has an official Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) range of up to 196 miles between charges, and can be charged from 15% to 80% in 34 minutes using the DC fast charger.įord are not just content with having a high tech driveline, they’ve also taken the opportunity to pack the E-Transit with the latest, state of the art driver aids and connected services. Its diesel-engined sibling usually sits at position two or three in the monthly sales figures so this van really needed to make its mark for the manufacturer. The big news has to be the launch (although it’s not available until 2022) of the Ford E-Transit.
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