Stellantis has renewed its van line-up, kicking off its campaign to overtake Ford as the world leader in the light commercial vehicle market by 2027.
The headline changes include significant increases in the capability of its electric vans, claiming best-in-class range figures in the compact and large van segments.
The firm’s small electric van – sold as the Citroën ë-Berlingo, Fiat E-Doblò, Opel/Vauxhall Combo Electric and Peugeot e-Partner – now yields a range of 205 miles between charges, 30 more than previously.
Inside, each van has been given a larger 10in infotainment display, as well as new driver-assistance systems including level-two autonomous driving capabilities and a 360deg camera view.
The vans can also connect wirelessly to fleet management systems, allowing operators to organise cost-effective charging and maintenance, as well as on-board coaching for economical driving.
Stellantis’s medium electric van – sold as the Citroën ë-Dispatch, Fiat E-Scudo, Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro Electric and Peugeot e-Expert – also receives a range boost.
Vans equipped with the 75kWh battery now yield a range of 224 miles, up 28 miles. They receive the same interior adjustments as the small vans.
Stellantis’s large electric van – sold as the Citroën ë-Relay, Fiat E-Ducato, Opel/Vauxhall Movano Electric and Peugeot e-Boxer – receives a larger 110kWh battery, delivering a range of 261 miles.
This can also be recharged at rates of up to 150kW, a significant improvement on the previous cap of 50kW. They too receive the same interior tweaks as the small and medium vans.
The suite of upgrades brings “no compromise” in the vans’ capabilities, such as carrying capacities, said the firm.