Tuesday 9 April 2013

Citroen Berlingo Electric for the UK in 2013


The new Citroen Berlingo Electric van will go on sale in the UK later this year, priced from £21,300 + VAT (££25,560).

Citroen expect local authorities and urban-based private sector businesses to be the main customers.

The Citroen Berlingo Electric uses the latest electric vehicle technology. An advanced permanent magnet synchronous 49 kW electric motor is powered by a 22.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, that gives the electric van zero emission driving range of up to 106 miles, according to official NEDC testing. The van will have a top speed of 69 mph.Recharging will take 12 hours from a standard socket or 35 minutes to 80% from a rapid charger.