Vauxhall has released pricing and specification for the Vivaro-e, its first factory-built, fully-electric van, set to arrive in the market as more and more UK cities welcome and mandate emissions-free vehicles. Vivaro-e is available to order from today with first deliveries in October.
British Gas has already announced that is has ordered 1,000 Vauxhall Vivaro-e. This was the largest commercial BEV (battery electric vehicle) order in the UK to date.
The all-electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e will be available in two trim levels, Dynamic and Elite, two lengths, L1H1 and L2H1, two bodies, Van and Double Cab, and two battery sizes, 50kWh and 75kWh.
Vivaro-e is based on the EMP2 multi-energy platform with exactly the same load volume ability as the internal combustion engine Vivaro. Payload is best in class, up to 1226kg, and, uniquely in the market for all-electric LCVs, Vivaro-e is capable of towing up to one tonne.
The electric motor produces 136hp (100kW) with a powerful 260Nm of torque. Two battery sizes are available. 50kW offers 144 miles of all-electric range in WLTP conditions (this includes ½ payload). The larger 75kW battery offers 205 miles of range. With an average annual fleet mileage of 20,000 miles, both battery sizes can easily cope with the daily weekday mileage of 76 miles. Drivers can select one of three driving modes, Power, Normal and Eco depending on their requirement respectively: Increased performance for heavier loads, optimised for daily use or lowest energy consumption.
100kW charging capability is available as standard enabling rapid charging of the 50kW battery from zero to 80% in 32 minutes and the larger battery in just 48 minutes. The on board charger is 7.4kW with three-phase 11kW available as an option.
Connected services are available via MyVauxhall App including remote charging, with the ability to defer charging, and cabin temperature pre-conditioning.
Vauxhall’s Vivaro-e continues the Brand’s electrification offensive. With the next all-electric LCV, the Combo-e arriving next year, Vauxhall will offer an electrified version of every passenger car and LCV model by 2024.
Standard equipment
Dynamic versions include as standard:
Automatic transmission with e-toggle shift
Electric parking brake
Electronic stability programme with traction control
ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution
Hill start assist
Driver and front passengers’ airbag
Remote control central deadlocking with selective door locking
Full-height steel bulkhead
Six-way adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment and armrest
Dual front passengers’ bench seat with underseat storage
Multi-function trip computer
3.5-inch digital instrument cluster
Cruise control
Speed limiter
Vauxhall Connect box
Multimedia infotainment unit with 7-inch colour touchscreen, Digital radio/AM/FM stereo radio, Bluetooth® connectivity and steering wheel mounted audio and phone controls
Nearside and offside sliding side-access doors with twin solid rear doors
Electrically operated front windows with one-touch facility
Electrically adjustable/heated door mirrors
Remote control security alarm system
Driver drowsiness alert (based on driving time)
Front fog lights
Rear parking distance sensors
Rain-sensitive windscreen wipers
Automatic lighting control
Front cornering lights
16-inch steel wheels with full-diameter wheel trims
Steel spare wheel
Elite versions add:
FlexCargo load-through bulkhead
Driver drowsiness alert (based on driving time)
Fold-flat centre seat backrest providing flat work surface
Multimedia Navi Pro satellite navigation system with 7-inch colour touchscreen
3.5-inch colour information display with Head-up display
Panoramic rear-view camera
Body-colour front and rear bumpers
Front fog lights
LED daytime running lights
Lane departure warning
Speed sign recognition with intelligent speed adaptation
Side blind spot alert
Semi-adaptive cruise control
Forward collision alert with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection
Electrically folding door mirrors
Front and rear parking distance sensors
17-inch silver alloy wheels
Two-coat metallic paint
* Awaiting PiVG eligibility approval
**On-the-road price includes delivery charge of £583.33 and new vehicle first registration fee of £55.00. Vehicle excise duty is nil.
*Article Source http://media.vauxhall.co.uk
