Like the related electric vehicles Opel Combo e-Life and Peugeot e-Rifter, the new Citroen e-Berlingo is equipped with an electric motor with a peak power of 136 hp and a torque of 260 Nm. The battery capacity is 50 kWh.
The maximum speed is 135 km/h, and the claimed range of the electric vehicle is 280 km. The powertrain has three operating modes. Full power is achieved in Power mode, designed for heavy loads. In Eco it is limited to 82 hp, and in Normal to 109 hp.
The Citroen electric vehicle can be charged at home in 7.5 hours, and from a fast 100-kilowatt station, charging to 80% takes half an hour.
Compared to the standard Citroen Berlingo, the electric version differs externally with a plug in place of the radiator grille and green decor on the body. A new virtual instrument cluster has appeared in the cabin.
The electric powertrain did not affect the interior space. Like the diesel minivan, the Citroen e-Berlingo is available in a standard five-seat and extended seven-seat versions. In the first case, the trunk volume is 775-1900 liters, in the second – 1050-4400 liters (and the payload is 800 kg). Also, the cabin has a huge number of compartments for small items, with a total volume of 162 liters.
Prices have not been announced yet, but it is known that the new model will join the segment of budget electric vehicles.
