Just over a month ago, Peugeot announced that it was aiming to release the e-Partner delivery van in the first half of 2023. Now the company has opened pre-orders of the e-Partner van through its dealer network or via its local website.
The e-Partner is based on Peugeot’s EMP2 (Efficient Modular Platform), boasts a 50kW battery which will deliver up to 245 km of range with every full charge, and pricing will start at $59,990 before on-road costs.
It will begin arriving in Australia in the middle of the year.
“We believe the benefits of the fully electric e-Partner will resonate with Australian consumers seeking a highly capable and efficient workhorse,” Peugeot Australia managing director Kate Gillis said.,
The electric delivery van is also covered with a 8 year/160,000 km battery warranty on top of the 5 year/200,000 km vehicle warranty from Peugeot.
The e-Partner will has a loading capacity of 3.9 cubic meters and an overall length of 4.75 metres. Twin rear-doors can be opened for ease of loading while at depot or unloading goods at a customer site.
Staying on the inside, the cabin has two seats that have a durable grey cloth trim. Along with that, the e-Partner comes with safety and convenience set of technologies to help drivers feel more comfortable in their workspace while on the road:
- Bluetooth® phone connectivity
- Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM connectivity(4)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking
- Electronic Stability Program
- Lane Keep Assist
- Speed Sign Recognition
Four colours are on offer which includes the standard Ice white option. Three other metallic options can be had for $690 and include:
- Nera black
- Artense grey
- Platinum grey
More details on the specifications will be released in the coming months as the local deliveries near by June 2023. For now, e-Partner can be pre-ordered on Peugeot Australia’s website or through a Peugeot dealer. The e-Partner is also available on Peugeot’s configurator.
With electric delivery vans and last-mile delivery vehicles starting to arrive in Australia, it would help the logistics and freight industry get on with decarbonising our roads, ensuring cleaner air in our cities and regions.
Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.