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The supplier of the vehicles has now been finalised: Peugeot has been commissioned to supply 1,100 e-Partner and 1,000 e-Expert vehicles. The type of vehicle ordered had not been stated at the initial order announcement in July.
In the press release, Peugeot specifies that the E-Partner now features an updated design, new technologies, and an increased all-electric range of up to 213 miles (according to WLTP). The E-Partner is powered by an electric drive that can deliver up to 270Nm of torque coupled with a 50kWh battery. A new regenerative braking system that can be activated at three different levels using steering wheel paddles has also been added.
“Peugeot is proud to continue supplying electric vans to Royal Mail, a partnership that has been ongoing since 2009, which is testament to the quality and reliability of our vehicles,” said Eurig Druce, Group Managing Director of Stellantis UK & Managing Director of Peugeot UK, adding: “Peugeot’s electric vans are built in Britain for an iconic British brand and we will continue to uphold this historic partnership and support Royal Mail’s electrification ambitions.”
In 2021, Royal Mail had stated the target of electrifying its entire fleet by 2030, and had started trials with an electric LEVC transporter van in 2020.
“This is an important part of our work to expand the UK’s largest electric delivery fleet and to remain the UK’s greenest delivery company,” added Greg Sage, Royal Mail’s Deputy Director for Corporate Affairs and ESG.
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