PSA Groupe continues the gradual roll-out
of its electric passenger vans to make sure each of them gets sufficient
exposure. Following the Peugeot e-Traveller and Citroën ë-SpaceTourer, now we
get to see the Zafira-e Life, in both Opel and Vauxhall guises.
Topping the Zafira Life lineup, the Zafira-e Life offers exactly the same
electric drivetrains as its Peugeot and Citroën siblings.
The standard choice is a 50 kWh battery
offering a WLTP-rated driving range of 230 km. Customers also have
the option of a 75 kWh battery which extends range to 330 km.
Packaged under the load compartment, the
battery does not affect luggage capacity and further lowers the center of
gravity for more precise cornering and better wind stability. Using 100 kW of
direct current (DC), charging the Zafira-e Life’s 50 kWh battery to 80 percent
takes around 30 minutes (45 minutes for the 75 kWh battery). Depending on the
market and infrastructure, the Zafira-e Life comes with either a three-phase 11
kW or a single-phase 7.4 kW on-board charger as standard.
Regardless of the battery pack, the
Zafira-e Life is powered by a single front-mounted electric motor delivering 134 HP of power and 260 Nm of maximum torque. The
powertrain enables an electronically controlled top speed of 130 km/h, which is just about fast enough for Autobahn cruising while preserving the
range.
As with the ICE-powered Zafira Life, the
electric variant offers up to nine seats and is available in three lengths:
Small, Medium, and Large. As a result, customers can have the Zafira-e Life in
an array of configurations. Meanwhile, the optional trailer hitch allows the
towing of trailers with a maximum capacity of 1,000 kg.
Orders books will open this summer in
Europe and the UK, with deliveries following later in the year.
