Citroën is renewing its iconic Berlingo model and taking it to a whole new level, including the full electric versione named Citroën ë-Berlingo.
With its modern, expressive styling coming from its new front end, Berlingo offers an on-board experience worthy of a saloon in terms of driving pleasure, comfort and technology. More than ever, it meets the expectations of all customers with active lifestyles, with further optimised comfort thanks to Citroën Advanced Comfort seats, along with latest-generation infotainment system and connectivity. New Berlingo retains its practicality and modularity, as well as its ability to carry up to 7 people.
In Europe, Berlingo is available in electric version only, whose range has increased to 320 km (WLTP combined cycle currently being certified) thanks to a new 50 kWh LFP battery (useful capacity). An ideal solution for customers and families, with a wide range of leisure activities and concerned about the environmental impact of their choices. Customers who tend to live in suburban or provincial areas, who are more likely to be able to recharge at home, and who want to control their running costs.
Powertrains: ever greater versatility
To guarantee even greater versatility, the New ë-Berlingo benefits from extended range. With its powerful 100 kW (136 bhp) motor, combined with a new 50 kWh LFP battery (useful capacity), the new ë-Berlingo now offers a range of up to 320 km (WLTP combined cycle – undergoing approval). This figure is 20% up on the previous model, and is the result of major efforts to improve efficiency, making ë-Berlingo a benchmark in its segment. This range is perfectly suited to the average daily mileage covered by this type of customers.
This range can be further optimised thanks to the new regenerative braking system, which the driver can set to one of three levels using new paddles located behind the steering wheel. In addition, three driving modes are still available: Eco for maximum range, Power for maximum performance and Normal. Finally, an innovative heat pump available as an option heats the cabin without using battery power, thereby preserving range.
ë-Berlingo is equipped with a 7.4 kW on-board charger and can be fitted with an optional 11 kW three-phase charger for easy recharging. On a 7.4 kW wallbox it can be fully recharged in 7.5 hours, while on an 11 kW wallbox it can be fully recharged in 5 hours.
And to ensure even greater peace of mind on those occasional long journeys throughout the year, ë-Berlingo has the best rapid recharge time in its segment: 30 minutes to recharge the battery from 0 to 80% at a 100 kW public charging point. As a result, it benefits from a battery whose size, mass and cost are contained for greater efficiency on short journeys throughout the year, and its 100 kW charging capacity means it can tackle journeys without stress. This feeling is further reinforced by the use of the e-Routes application, available on ë-Berlingo, which acts as a genuine assistant to help you organise your journey and adapt in real time to traffic conditions, the use of charging points along the route or changes in the car’s charge level.
In Europe, only the electric version of Berlingo is available. It’s a choice that makes sense, given the specific features of this voluminous silhouette to respect the environment, keep the budget under control by limiting surcharges and running costs, and suited to a suburban or provincial clientèle with easier access to recharging points. Outside Europe (or specific markets), the new Berlingo adapts to the diversity of its customer base by offering, in addition to the 100% electric drive, three BlueHDi 90, 100 and 130 bhp diesel engines and two PureTech 110 and 130 bhp petrol engines.
Source: Citroën
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