Citroën Double Electric Van Wins at the Great British Fleet Awards 2021

Claiming the coveted ‘Van of the Year’ award, both electric vehicles were praised by those judging on the expert panel and for both companies, it’s another award to add to their already growing collection.

The expert panel clearly couldn’t let one get the award without the other and it’s clear to see why. Both electric van models are impressive in their design, features and more importantly, they’re doing more to ensure electric vehicles are stepping prominently onto the market so that more drivers will convert to electric perhaps sooner rather than later.

The model in question, the e-Expert has a real-life all-electric range that has a wonderful arrangement of features and advanced technologies in its driver assistance.

The managing director of Peugeot UK, Julie David, mentioned that being able to offer vans that not only suited daily needs but removed any worry of congestion zones or ULEZ charges, were great for their existing customers and any new ones looking to make the move.

The Peugeot e-Expert has everything you need in an electric powertrain. Choose between a 50kWh and 75kWh battery. Rapid charging can be completed in 30 minutes for 0-80% for a 50kwh battery and 45 minutes for the 75kWh. This flexibility means that it’s good for those fleets or private users who are looking for this type of vehicle.

When it comes to design, it’s everything you’d expect when you imagine what an electric van would look like. It’s sleek and modern in its silhouette, whilst still providing all the features of a traditional van. The interior is strong and durable for professional needs but still provides a stylish finish.

Providing superior comfort for those who might spend a lot of their time throughout the day in the driver's seat, the cabin is well organised and laid out. The vehicle is kitted out with all the latest modern technologies too including a speed limit recognition, a reversing camera, active safety brakes and smart-beam assistance. It has most features you’d expect to have in any modern-day car but with more focus on this type of vehicle.

Citroen is another car manufacturer to add more awards to its shelf this year, sharing both the ‘Van of the Year’ and ‘Best EV Van of the Year’. Again, this award was shared by Peugeot too.

The Citroen e-Dispatch is actually the first part of the brand’s commitment when it comes to electrified vehicles and it’s capable of up to 143 miles on the WLTP cycle using a 50kWh battery. Alternatively, the 75kWh battery offers 205 miles. It can be charged at home with a 7Kw Wallbox or at a charging station. Again, its fast ability to charge the battery to 80% within 30 minutes is incredible.

It’s an impressive win for both manufacturers, which are supplied at Sherwoods Motor Group if you’re interested in getting your hands on one.