Opel and Vauxhall have unveiled a zero-emission variant of the Combo, which is dubbed the Combo-e. The LCV (light commercial vehicle) uses a 136 PS and 260 Nm of torque electric motor, which is powered by a 50 kWh battery that’s positioned under the floor between the axles.
In this configuration, the automaker
claims that it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.2 seconds and
up to a top speed of 130 km/h. The Combo-e will offer an estimated*
275-km range on the WLTP cycle, while recharging at 100 kW to 80
percent will take around 30 minutes.
Set to arrive at dealers across Europe
this fall, the Combo-e will be offered in two lengths. The most affordable
variant measures 4.4 meters long, with a 2,785 mm wheelbase and a maximum load length of 3,090 mm. It has a load
volume of 3.8 cu-m, a payload of up to 800 kg and a maximum
towing capacity of 750 kg. The other version measures 4.75 m in length, has a 2,975 mm long wheelbase, a 3,440 mm load length and a 4.4 cu-m load volume.
Crew variants of the longer model, with seating
for up to 5, will join the lineup, and all of them feature Android Auto and
Apple CarPlay, in addition to several key safety features, such as the driver
drowsiness alert, forward collision alert with pedestrian protection and
automatic emergency braking and traffic sign recognition. The reversing camera
is an option, alongside other gizmos, such as the 8-inch touchscreen display,
and customers can also get the Flank Guard system that uses sensors to aid
maneuvering in tight spaces and the Overload Indicator that alerts drivers when
the load is near the maximum payload capacity.
