Peugeot e-Expert order books open

PEUGEOT Australia has officially opened the order books for its e-Expert electric van.

As the French brand’s third electric vehicle offering in Australian, and its second electric commercial vehicle behind the smaller e-Partner, the e-Expert is available from $79,990 plus on-road costs – $29,500 more than the equivalent diesel-powered model.

It is available exclusively in a single, long-wheelbase variant dubbed e-Expert Pro Long Auto with deliveries expected to commence in the final quarter of 2024.

The e-Expert will offer customers what Peugeot Australia managing director Kate Gillis says is the reliability and carrying capacity they require.

“This expansion of Peugeot’s electric vehicle offerings underscores our dedication to providing choice to Australian consumers, as they look for an electrified solution to their work needs,” she said.

“With the new e-Expert we are introducing a renewed design, improved efficiency, latest-generation connectivity and more sophisticated driving aids. The new e-Expert also champions the robustness, versatility and driving dynamics that have made it such a success with professionals.

Ms Gillis said the e-Expert marks a significant leap forward in design, versatility, and technological innovation for Peugeot’s mid-size van range, and that as the inaugural model of the new-design light commercial vehicles arriving in Australia, it promises to set a new standard in the segment.

The front of the new Peugeot e-Expert adopts a motif found across all new Peugeot models, the redesigned grille sporting the lion logo at its centre and flanked by newly styled LED headlights incorporating the brand’s light signature. The elements sit atop a newly sculpted bumper that claims to be optimised for protection and aerodynamic performance.

Inside, the e-Expert boasts a redesigned driving position, ergonomics, and practicality features, as well as a new dashboard and steering wheel.

A digital instrument panel and 10.0-inch infotainment touchscreen offer what Peugeot describes as an “enjoyable and efficient” interface between the vehicle and its driver.

The Peugeot e-Expert is powered by a 75kWh lithium-ion battery pack and 100kW/270Nm electric motor. It offers a driving range of up to 330km (WLTP) and a payload capacity of 1001kg (6.1m3).

Charging times for the model are listed at 11 hours and nine minutes via a 7.4kW AC charger, seven hours and 30 minutes via an 11kW AC charger, or just 45 minutes when using a 100kW DC fast charger.

The vehicle’s dimensions are listed at 5330mm in length, 2200 in width (including wing mirrors), and 1940mm in height. It offers a turning circle of 12.4m.

Safety technologies include AEB with cyclist and pedestrian detection, blind-spot detection, driver attention alert, forward collision warning, front and rear acoustic parking sensors, and vehicle alerting system (low-speed sound generator).

The Peugeot e-Expert will be available in a choice of four colours: Ice White (solid), and Artense Grey, Nera Black, or Titanium Grey (premium).

Peugeot backs the e-Expert with a five-year/200,00km warranty and eight-year/160,000km high voltage battery warranty.

Further details of the model will be announced closer to its local launch.

2024 Peugeot Expert pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.