Rather than stretching it out over a period of weeks or months, Stellantis has decided to just reveal 12 new delivery vans today. The zero emissions vans are all based on the automaker’s second-generation electric or hydrogen fuel cell platform, and will be sold by Citroen, Fiat Professional, Opel, Peugeot, and Vauxhall. The new vehicles are a part of Stellantis’ Pro One offensive, which seeks to make its electric commercial vehicles the leaders in Europe. For this second-generation of zero-emissions vans, it is using in-house batteries for the electric vehicles that offer longer ranges.
Among the 12 vans, Stellantis will offer
three sizes of all-electric vehicles Its smallest vans will deliver a claimed
“best-in-class” range of up to 330 km, it promises. The mid-size
van can go up to 350 km per charge thanks to 50 or 65 kWh
batteries, and its largest vans will offer up to 420 km of range
thanks to a 110 kWh battery pack. The big van will also be offered with 150 kW
charging, which will allow it to go from 0 to 80 percent charge in less than an
hour.
Meanwhile, Stellantis is offering just two
sizes of hydrogen-powered vans. The mid-size vehicles will come with a
mid-power hydrogen fuel cell system that offers 400 km of range,
while the large van will be able to go up to 500 km per fill up,
which takes just five minutes. Enhancements extend beyond the powertrains, with
Stellantis also introducing updated cockpits, a new 10-inch infotainment
screen, advanced Level 2 Autonomous driver assistance systems, over-the-air
updates, and more.
Stellantis says it has worked hard to
integrate technologies that will be useful to delivery companies into its vans.
That includes new instrument clusters and displays, as well as surround view
cameras for the drivers. For the delivery company, connected technologies keep
dispatchers in contact with vehicles, and planning technology helps define the
most efficient routes. Meanwhile, a 400V e-Power Take Off (ePTO) system can
help a whole range of commercial vehicles electrify. Since the system draws its
power from the EV battery pack, fitting extra accessories onto the vehicle
doesn’t require any special engineering.
The vans being updated today are Citroen
Berlingo, Jumpy, Jumper; New FIAT Professional Doblò, Scudo, Ducato; New
Opel/Vauxhall Combo, Vivaro, Movano. The new Peugeot Partner, Expert, Boxer are
set to arrive by the end of 2023. Stellantis adds that the all-electric Ram
ProMaster EV will be sold in North America before the end of 2023, and will be
joined by the Ram 1500 REV in late 2024. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will also
come stateside in the near future.
