Vauxhall has revealed details of its new fully-electric van built for urban environments.
Combo-e features a 50kWh lithium-ion battery, which supports 100kW rapid charging – 80% in 30 minutes – and delivers a zero-emission range of up to 171 miles.
The battery, which is made up of 216 cells and 18 modules, has been placed under the floor of the vehicle, between the front and rear axle, to enable the same load volume as the petrol and diesel versions of the Combo van.
Combo-e will have a 800kg maximum payload with up to 4.4m3 load volume. It is rated to tow up to 750kg and is available with trailer stability control.
Additionally, Combo-e is available in L1H1 or L2H1 lengths. Crew variants of the L2H1 can seat up to four passengers as well as the driver, enabling cargo and equipment to be safely stowed behind the bulkhead.
Furthermore, a flap in the mesh bulkhead allows for longer items to be transported.
Safety features and driver aids include driver drowsiness alert, traffic sign recognition and recommendation, forward collision alert with pedestrian protection and automatic emergency braking.
Inside the van there is an eight-inch touchscreen with multimedia navi pro and multimedia radio. All Combo-e variants come standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
VauxhallConnect gives Combo-e drivers access to features such as current charge status and live navigation services. The cabin can also be preconditioned to 21°C through the app and navigation system.
The new Combo-e is expected to arrive in UK showrooms this autumn.
