Peugeot Australia has announced that its electric e-Partner van is due in the local market in the first half of this year. The light commercial vehicle (LCV) will mark the brand’s first fully electric vehicle on sale in Australia.

The Peugeot Australia LCV range consists of the Partner, Expert and Boxer models. The Partner is the company’s smallest van, currently available in short-wheelbase and long-wheelbase variants. The e-Partner will be introduced as one long-wheelbase variant.

Based on the EMP2 (Efficient Modular Platform) multi-energy modular platform, Peugeot says the e-Partner offers a maximum power output of 100kW and a maximum torque of 260Nm. It will be available with a 50kWh battery.

Following closely on the heels of the e-Partner onto our shores will be the e-2008 fully electric SUV. Based on the CMP (Common Modular Platform), the e-2008, which Peugeot says will launch in one variant – is to be equipped with a 50kWh battery, a 100kW electric motor and 260 Nm of torque.

“This year, we have set out to accelerate our local electrification journey and the exciting addition of the e-2008 will play an important role in building our electrified offering and ultimately offering more choice for Australian consumers,” said Kate Gillis, Managing Director Peugeot Australia.

“The 2008 has a powerful and distinctive style and now the addition of an Electric Vehicle variant, this will certainly strengthen the appeal of our small SUV range.”

Full Australian specifications and pricing for both models will be released closer to the on-sale date.

Source: Motor Trader e-Magazine (Mar 2023)

14 March 2023