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THE CITROËN BERLINGO VAN HAS HIT 50,000 SALES SINCE COVID CONTINUING TO BE BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE SMALL VAN

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  • Citroën Berlingo Van, now constructed within the UK on the all-electric Stellantis manufacturing unit in Ellesmere Port, is the UK’s greatest promoting small van in 2024, with 4,870 gross sales YTD
  • Citroën Berlingo Van, has bought 50,043 since COVID and has been the perfect promoting small van because the flip of the Twenties decade, the Ford Transit Connect is 2nd, with 46,137 gross sales, and the Peugeot Partner is 3rd, with 43,036 gross sales
  • Berlingo Van is a part of the brand new Citroën van vary that features Ami Cargo Solution, Berlingo Van, Dispatch and Relay – every mannequin within the vary is offered with an electrical variant
  • Ë-Berlingo Van provides as much as 205 miles of vary (WLTP Mixed cycle) and might cost from 0-80% in simply half-hour utilizing a 100kW fast charger

 

Citroën Berlingo Van has maintained its place as the perfect promoting small van within the UK this yr based on the newest registration figures printed by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 

Berlingo Van leads the UK small van market yr up to now, 4,870  Berlingo Vans have been delivered throughout the nation in 2024. The success of Berlingo Van with Small and Medium sized enterprises (SMEs) has additionally seen it prime the UK small van gross sales charts, since 2020, with 50,043 gross sales, beating the Ford Transit Connect Van, with 46,317 gross sales and in 3rd is the Peugeot Partner Van, with 43,036 gross sales.

New Berlingo Van is a part of the not too long ago up to date Citroën van vary that features Ami Cargo resolution, Berlingo Van, Dispatch and Relay, which at the moment are open for orders. The complete vary is offered with a completely electrical variant, which signifies that Citroën now provides essentially the most complete electrical industrial automobile vary within the UK.

New Citroën ë-Berlingo Van is manufactured at Ellesmere Port, the UK’s first EV-only quantity manufacturing plant. From 2025, manufacturing of New ë-Dispatch can be manufactured at Luton, alongside continued manufacturing of the combustion van. Citroën, alongside its sister Stellantis manufacturers, is the one model to fabricate quantity mild industrial autos within the UK.

Greg Taylor, Managing Director Citroën UK, mentioned ‘The Berlingo Van continues to be a huge hit with SMEs across the country. Available as a fully-electric variant and now built in Britain, we continue our commitment to providing comfortable and practical vans to suit the needs of SMEs the country over. Our new van range, including Berlingo Van, demonstrates our commitment to providing a van that meets the needs of every user and a Citroën Retailer Network able to support their requirements’.

New Citroën Berlingo Van is offered from £19,255 (excl. VAT), with the absolutely electrical ë-Berlingo Van beginning at £25,455 (excl. VAT after Plug-in Van Grant).

Motorsport

The New Mercedes-AMG E53 Is A Six-Cylinder Hybrid With 603 HP

The subsequent AMG to get a charging port is the brand new Mercedes E-Class within the “53” taste, obtainable for each sedan and wagon physique kinds. While electrification sometimes comes together with a downsized combustion engine, that’s not the case right here. Not solely does this AMG Lite model nonetheless have an inline-six, however the 3.0-liter gasoline mill even makes extra energy than earlier than.

The previous AMG E53 had 429 hp on faucet whereas its substitute has had the turbocharged six-cylinder mill massaged to ship 443 hp. The combustion engine now works along with an electrical motor rated at 161 hp, enabling a complete system output of 577 hp. Activating Race Start, which is advertising and marketing jargon for launch management, the mixed output will increase to a brief 603 hp. With 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) on faucet, you get a large torque increase for the reason that previous mannequin needed to make do with 384 lb-ft (520 Nm).


Electric Vehicles, News

Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi Officially Adopt Tesla’s NACS EV Charging Port

It might have been daring of Tesla to call the port and connector it invented in 2012 the “North American Charging Standard” — however after greater than a decade, it is starting to dwell as much as its identify. CCS dominated on the time, and for a protracted whereas solely Teslas used NACS, however that has modified over the previous few months. So far, main producers including Ford, GM, Rivian, Mercedes, Volvo/Polestar, and Subaru have dedicated to the usual.

Although it took some time, it is simple to see why NACS has begun to take off. Elon Musk’s firm made NACS “open source,” basically permitting different producers to implement it with out having to pay any charges. Then there are its advantages; Tesla claims it may ship extra energy, extra effectively, than CCS, which is turning into extra necessary as charging wattages enhance. It permits entry to Tesla’s huge and ever-growing supercharging community too, which arguably eases one of many largest points standing in the best way of EV takeup. Almost everybody appears to learn from the change to NACS. The largest losers appear to be Tesla house owners, who’re set to lose unique entry to what’s arguably the most effective charging community in North America.

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Stellantis announces start of electric vehicle production at Ellesmere Port – the UK’s first EV-only manufacturing plant

  • Ellesmere Port becomes UK’s first manufacturing plant dedicated solely to electric vehicles, as production of the group’s all-electric small van gets underway
  • It is also the first Stellantis plant globally dedicated to electric vehicle manufacturing
  • Plant has been transformed for EV production following £100 million investment
  • Plant upgrade forms part of Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 commitment to become a carbon neutral group, globally, by 2038
  • Fiat E-Doblò production expands the scope of Ellesmere Port plant to cater for increased demand for electric vans
  • Ellesmere Port continues Vauxhall’s tradition of manufacturing vehicles in the UK, which started in 1903, ahead of becoming an electric-only brand in 2028

Stellantis has announced that electric vehicle production has commenced at its Ellesmere Port manufacturing facility, making it the first plant in the UK dedicated solely to electric vehicles. The plant has also become the first Stellantis facility globally dedicated to electric vehicle manufacturing. This milestone was achieved following an investment of £100 million to transform the plant for EV production.

The Ellesmere Port plant will produce various electric vans, including the Vauxhall Combo Electric, Opel Combo Electric, Peugeot e-Partner, Citroën ë-Berlingo, and the newly announced Fiat E-Doblò, to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles in Europe. In addition, starting from 2024, the plant will also manufacture a range of electric passenger vehicles across the Stellantis brands.

Kemi Badenoch, Secretary of State for Business and Trade, praised the announcement, stating that the UK government’s plan for the automotive sector is on the right track. Badenoch emphasized the importance of this investment in securing jobs and maintaining the UK’s position at the forefront of automotive innovation.

Diane Miller, Plant Director of Ellesmere Port, expressed her optimism about the future of the plant, highlighting its longstanding history of vehicle manufacturing in the UK. She also mentioned that the addition of the Fiat E-Doblò to the plant reflects the increasing demand for electric vehicles.

To support EV production, the Ellesmere Port plant underwent significant changes, including the establishment of a battery assembly shop, upgraded General Assembly facilities, and the relocation of the body shop. As a result of these transformations, the plant has reduced its total site area by 60%, improving energy efficiency and productivity. The entire plant now occupies an area similar to the previous body shop.

In line with Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 commitment, the Ellesmere Port plant aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality globally by 2038. Sustainability improvements include the implementation of a more energy-efficient paint application process and the installation of a local combined heat and power plant to generate on-site electricity, leading to further emissions reduction.

As part of its goal to become carbon neutral, the plant is also working towards utilizing solar and wind power, as well as connecting to the HyNet North West Hydrogen Pipeline.

Since its establishment in 1962, the Ellesmere Port plant has produced various iconic models, including the Vauxhall Viva, Chevette, and Vauxhall and Opel Astra. With the introduction of electric vehicle production, the plant is well-positioned to continue manufacturing vehicles for many years to come.

The Vauxhall Combo Electric, one of the first electric vehicles to be produced at Ellesmere Port, features a 50kWh lithium-ion battery and a 100kW (136PS) electric motor. It offers a range of up to 175 miles (WLTP) and can achieve a 0-80% charge in just 30 minutes using a 100kW rapid charger.

Currently, Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën, and Fiat are the only mainstream automotive brands producing vans in Britain. Apart from the Ellesmere Port plant, these brands also manufacture vans at the Stellantis factory in Luton, which has been operational since 1905.

  

For more information, please contact:

Jeremy Townsend – UK Group Communications Director                                       
+44 (0)7827 896480                                                      
jeremy.townsend@stellantis.com