New all-electric Peugeot e-Traveller minibus revealed

Peugeot has revealed a new, all-electric version of its eight-seat, van-based Traveller people carrier. It’ll be available to order in the UK from July and will offer fresh competition for the diesel-powered Ford Tourneo and Renault Trafic passenger – while acting as a direct rival for the new all-electric Volkswagen Caravelle.
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The Peugeot e-Traveller is mechanically similar to the new e-Expert panel van, sharing the same platform and front mounted electric motor. The system has a maximum output of 134bhp and 260Nm of torque, which Peugeot says is enough for a 0–62mph time of 13.1 seconds and a top speed of 80mph.
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Like the e-Expert, the e-Traveller’s with three drive modes. Eco mode limits the motor’s output to 80bhp and 180Nm of torque to maximise the van’s range. normal mode bumps these figures up to 107bhp and 210Nm respectively, which Peugeot says is suitable for everyday driving – while Power mode unlocks the motors maximum output.
Peugeot will only offer a 50kWh battery pack to UK buyers, which will provide a maximum claimed range of 143 miles on a single charge. Peugeot also says the cell is guaranteed to retain at least 70 percent of its usable capacity for eight years or 100,000 miles.