PEUGEOT has confirmed the arrival of its electrical e-Associate van to Australia earlier than the center of the 12 months.
The sunshine industrial mannequin is the model’s first absolutely electrical car on sale regionally, and one it says, “signifies an extra development in the direction of its native dedication of providing electrified variants throughout LCV, passenger and SUV fashions”.
Supplied completely in long-wheelbase format right here, the e-Associate relies upon Peugeot’s EMP2 multi-energy modular platform, develops outputs of 100kW and 260Nm and sources vitality from a 50kWh lithium-ion battery.
Rivalling the likes of the Citroen e-Berlingo, Renault Kangoo ZE and Vauxhall Combo-e in its dwelling market, the Peugeot e-Associate has a claimed 275km driving vary and an 800kg payload, in addition to the identical load space as its petrol- and diesel-powered siblings.
DC quick charging (as much as 100kW) allows the e-Associate to be charged from zero to 80 per cent in as little as half-hour, whereas a home wall field (7.4kW) will yield a full cost in 7.5 hours.
Peugeot says the e-Associate van can speed up from standstill to 100km/h in 11.7 seconds on its method to an electronically restricted prime velocity of 130km/h. The electrical motor fitted to the mannequin drives the entrance wheels through a single-speed transmission.
In Europe, the e-Associate is obtainable with two-year/40,000km service intervals, a three-year/100,00km car guarantee and eight-year/160,000km battery guarantee.
For this market, these figures are prone to change as soon as the car goes on sale Down Below.
A localised gear record for Australian delivered e-Associate fashions can be anticipated. In its dwelling market, the mannequin is obtainable as normal with air-conditioning, cruise management, carpeted flooring, electrical folding and adjustable wing mirrors, entrance fog lights and an 8.0-inch infotainment array which incorporates DAB+ digital radio reception and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity.
Premium variants add rain-sensing wipers, 16-inch alloy wheels, multi-flex seating (load-through operate), body-coloured bumpers, sat-nav, a bigger 10.0-inch infotainment display, entrance and rear parking sensors and a reversing digital camera.
Security gear is obtainable on an non-compulsory foundation in Europe with solely a driver’s facet airbag fitted as normal. Twin entrance, facet and curtain airbags can be found as a value possibility, as are autonomous emergency braking and lane conserving help. Owing to native security necessities, nonetheless, it’s anticipated these options can be discovered normal on native variants.
“We’re delighted to announce the e-Associate is on its method to Australia and can be our first absolutely electrical car to be supplied regionally,” stated Peugeot Australia managing director Kate Gillis.
“The launch of the e-Associate will construct on our electrified vary in Australia that at present consists of the 3008 SUV and 508 GT Fastback plug-in hybrid variants and can quickly welcome the 308 GT Sport Hatch and 508 GT Sportswagon plug-in hybrid variants.
“We’re assured that the arrival of our first electrical car will present new avenues for development for the model in addition to additional selection for discerning Peugeot LCV clients eager to make the transfer to electrical.”
Ms Gillis stated additional bulletins referring to the e-Associate’s pricing and specification can be made nearer to the mannequin’s on-sale date. Present Peugeot Associate pricing is listed beneath.
2023 Peugeot Associate pricing*:
Professional Quick (a) | $35,606 | |
Professional Lengthy (a) | $38,388 | |
Premium Quick (a) | $38,096 | |
Premium Lengthy (a) | $40,878 | |
e-Associate (a) | TBA | New variant |
*pricing excludes on-road prices
