Peugeot e-Boxer last-mile electric delivery van priced from £49,335 in UK
Peugeot has announced pricing for its e-Boxer electric van in the UK. Customers have the choice of panel van, window van, and chassis cab body styles, three wheelbase lengths depending on business needs, and two battery options:
Peugeot’s e-Boxer will start from £49,335 in the UK after the PiCG. Images: Peugeot
Peugeot has announced pricing for its e-Boxer electric van in the UK. Customers have the choice of panel van, window van, and chassis cab body styles, three wheelbase lengths depending on business needs, and two battery options:
Panel Van L2H2 435 37kWh Auto Professional - £49,335 (After Plug-in Car Grant)
Panel Van L3H2 435 70kWh Auto Professional - £55,085
Panel Van L3H2 440 70kWh Auto Professional - £58,355
Panel Van L4H2 440 70kWh Auto Professional - £59,255
Window Van L4H2 440 70kWh Auto Professional - £59,750
Chassis Cab L3 435 70kWh Auto Professional - £52,010
Chassis Cab L3 440 70kWh Auto Professional - £55,280
The entry model offers a 37 kWh battery with a 73-mile (117km) range (WLTP). Buyers can option a larger 70kWh battery, which will provide 139 miles (224km) of range, and will cost an additional £5,750.
All models come with a 22kW Type 2 charging cable that is compatible with both single and three phase wallboxes. A full 0-100% charge using a 7.4kW single phase wallbox can be achieved in six hours on the 37kWh battery, and 12 hours on the 70kWh battery. The e-Boxer also supports DC rapid charging up to 50kW, allowing a 0-80% charge in just one hour. Both battery options are connected to a 90kW electric motor producing 350Nm of torque.
Peugeot’s e-Boxer will offer a choice of 117km or 224km range models.
While the vehicle range-to-price ratio may seem uneconomical, electric delivery vans are set to be common sights on our streets in response to strict environmental standards being introduced at all levels of government across the United States and Europe. Volta is aiming to bring a range of electric trucks to European streets by 2025, and Amazon/Rivian’s delivery van is currently testing across the United States.
The efficient and clean movement of freight within dense urban areas is a complex problem facing municipalities and planners alike, and short-range, zero-emissions vehicles are set to slash diesel usage and particulate matter. There is potential to quickly reduce fleet operating costs, as well as downtime due to mechanical issues. Electric vehicles also offer the ability to integrate smart software into the vehicle, to optimise delivery routes and minimise driver fatigue.
Peugeot’s e-Boxer is available to order now for European customers.
Road tests begin of Amazon's new electric delivery vehicle built by Rivian
Amazon.com Inc. has received its first batch of Rivian Automotive electric delivery vans, and has put them to work on the streets of Los Angeles as part of a test phase for the vehicle. Amazon has released the below promotional video to mark the occasion, and they claim that there will be 10,000 Amazon custom delivery vehicles on the road as early as 2022.
Amazon and Rivian’s new van hits the road with 140 mile range and plans for 10,000 vehicles to be operational by 2022
Amazon.com Inc. has received its first batch of Rivian Automotive electric delivery vans, and has put them to work on the streets of Los Angeles as part of a test phase for the vehicle. Amazon has released the below promotional video to mark the occasion, and the company claims that there will be 10,000 zero-emissions Amazon delivery vehicles on the road as early as 2022.
Based on Rivian’s customisable skateboard platform, the vans can drive up to 150 miles (240 kilometres) on a single charge, making them perfect for last-mile delivery routes.
As a bespoke project for Amazon, it is understood that the two companies worked closely together to create a product with not only industry leading safety and design features, but with state of the art technology to assist a delivery driver’s workflow.
Amazon’s delivery van features 360 degree cameras and Alexa integration for the driver. Images: Amazon
Amazon’s custom made delivery van is based of Rivian’s modular skateboard architecture.
There are Three levels of shelving with a bulkhead door, which can easily be opened and closed for additional driver protection while on the road. The trucks feature Alexa integration for hands-free access to route information, and exterior cameras around the vehicle to give the driver a 360-degree view outside the vehicle.
Unfortunately Amazon has not revealed any details about the battery system, drivetrain or other specifications.
Speaking with CNBC, Ross Rachey, director of Amazon’s global fleet and products, stated that the company is proud of its electrification effort, with thousands of electric vehicle chargers in the pipeline for its North American and European facilities.
The rear of Amazon’s new delivery van will aid workflow for drivers
In support of The Climate Pledge, Amazon plans to be net-zero carbon by 2040 and also plans to power all operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025. The company eventually plans to have 100,000 fully-electric delivery vehicles on the road, with a target date of 2030 previously discussed. According to Bloomberg, Amazon has around 30,000 last-mile delivery vans currently in operation in the United States.
