Citroen has revealed the all-electric
version of the SpaceTourer MPV, dubbed e-SpaceTourer, featuring the same
versatile and spacious cabin that can sit up to nine people. Just like its
sibling model, the Peugeot e-Traveller, the new Citroen e-SpaceTourer makes use
of a 50 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, mounted under the floor, which is
sufficient for a driving range of 230 km on the WLTP cycle.
Customers in select European markets will
be also offered a bigger 75 kWh battery option for a longer driving range, at 330 km, again on the WLTP cycle. Power comes from an electric motor
that can produce up to 134 HP and 260 Nm of torque. There
are three driving modes to choose from – Normal, Eco, and Power – which
individually alter the output of the motor for either smaller energy
consumption or better performance.
‘Normal’ drops the power levels to 107 HP and 210 Nm, offering the best balance between performance
and driving range, while ‘Eco’ goes a step further and reduces the motor’s
output to 80 HP and 180 Nm, as well as the output of the
vehicle’s heating and air-conditioning without shutting them off completely.
The top speed is limited to 130 km/h in all three driving modes.
The driver of the new Citroen
e-SpaceTourer will also get to choose between two energy recuperation modes:
‘Standard’, for a feel close to that of a conventional engine, and ‘Enhanced’,
for increased deceleration when the throttle pedal is depressed. Citroen’s new
electric MPV will be offered either with a 7.4 kW single-phase onboard charger
or an optional 11 kW three-phase charger and is compatible with up to 100 kW
fast-charging.
The company says that it takes 30 minutes
to charge the battery up to 80 percent when hooked to a fast charger. The
interior features a special instrument panel that shows EV-related information
while the 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system is also updated with a new
‘Energy’ section and the location of nearby charging stations.
Depending on the market, Citroen will
offer the new e-SpaceTourer in three available lengths (XS: 4.60 m – M: 4.95 m
– XL: 5.30 m) and with an interior layout that can sit up to nine people. The
first examples of the new electric MPV will begin arriving at dealerships in
Europe at the end of 2020.
