Peugeot’s all-electric e-Partner Van has arrived in Australia with a single, long wheelbase variant, the e-Partner Pro Long Auto, to be available from $59,990 (Manufacturer’s List Price).
Energy comes from a 50kWh lithium-ion battery, and the e-Partner produces 100kW of power and 260Nm of torque. Peugeot says the van has a WLTP test range of 258km.
The e-Partner van comes as standard with a mode 3 public station charging cable. Additionally, a domestic socket home charging cable is available to purchase. The on-board charger unit allows charging of a capacity of 7.4kW.
Charging from 0-100 per cent via a 7.4kW wallbox takes about 7.5 hours, while fast charging at 100kW will see a 0 to 80 per cent charge complete in about 30 minutes.
Three driving modes are available: Eco (60 kW, 190 Nm), Normal (80 kW, 210 Nm), and Power (100 kW, 260 Nm) – which is designed for performance when transporting heavy loads.
Built on the company’s EMP-2 modular multi-energy-platform, the e-Partner offers 3.9 cubic metres loading volume, identical to the internal combustion variant, and features a turning circle of 11.4m, a length of 4.75m, a width of just over 2.10m with mirrors open, and height under 1.90m.
Dual rear swing barn doors are designed for easy access when loading, there are dual sliding side doors, and there are six tie-down rings in the cargo bay. Payload is up to 753kg. Maximum towing weight (braked) is 750kg.
The cockpit of the e-Partner features a powermeter for displaying the level of consumption (ECO for energy optimisation or POWER for maximum power) or energy recovery (CHARGE); a consumption gauge for heating and air conditioning; a battery charge level gauge; a colour matrix to view energy flows, monitor charging (current or delayed), onboard computer information and autonomy. An 8-inch touchscreen enables the driver to view energy flows and consumption statistics, as well as schedule a delayed charge.The touchscreen’s infotainment features include Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity plus FM/DAB radio.
Safety and driver assist features are comprehensive and include a Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) that emits an audible signal at speeds up to 30km/h to warn of the van’s presence. There’s also a 180-degree colour reversing camera plus front and rear parking sensors, six airbags, an anti-lock braking system, electronic braking distribution, emergency braking assistance, electronic stability program, active lane keep assist, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning and forward collision warning.
The e-Partner also features a 12-volt socket, a USB socket, automatic dusk sensing headlights, automatic door locking, programmable cruise control, speed limit recognition and recommendation, and a speed limiter function.
Customer deliveries of the e-Partner are to commence this month.
Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (August 2023)
30 August 2023
