Citroen have expanded their existing Berlingo family
with the launch of the Electric L2 550 LX van. The new Electric Berlingo L2 550 LX is available for order in the UK
and carries a starting price of £ 22,180 (US$ 27,568), no tax included.
Compared to the existing L1 model, the new L2 offers
250 mm more load length, and an extended load volume from 3.3 cubic meters to
3.7 cubic meters, and despite its all-electric abilities, providing the same
load area dimensions as an equivalent diesel-powered Berlingo L2.
It features standard twin-sliding side loading doors
and a 16 A, Type 2 charging cable, compatible with most of the public access
charging points. The latter was added by Citroen as a response to customer
feedback.
Powering the zero-emission van is a 67 PS and 200 Nm of torque electric motor, which is identical to the one
used on the L1 variant. It's being fed by a 22.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack,
which can be recharged in 30 minutes up to 80 percent using a dedicated rapid
charge point, and provides a total driving range of up to 171 km.
Citroen will have the Berlingo L2 on display at the
2017 Commercial Vehicle Show, at the end of April.
