Pure-electric Combo-e van unveiled

An electric-powered Combo compact van is due to arrive at Vauxhall and Opel dealers this autumn. Named Combo-e, it looks virtually identical to the existing combustion-engine versions and cargo space is unaffected.

Vauxhall Combo-e Panel Van (2022) Front Side

Energy is stored in an 18-module 50 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that’s housed beneath the floor between the axles. Preliminary WLTP data indicates a middling driving range of up to 171 miles (275 kilometres), which could be a limiting factor for some operators.

As standard, the Combo-e is equipped with a 7 kW single-phase on-board charger, but a better 11 kW three-phase item is going to be optional. More importantly, 100 kW rapid charging is supported, so an 80 percent top-up is possible in just half an hour via a public DC facility.

Performance seems perfectly adequate for this type of vehicle. The electric motor produces 136 PS (134 bhp / 100 kW) plus 260 Nm (191 lb-ft) of torque, resulting in a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time of 11.2 seconds. Top speed is restricted to 80 mph (130 km/h).

Vauxhall Combo-e Panel Van (2022) Dashboard

Customers will have a choice of L1H1 or L2H1 variants. The former measures 4.40 m (14’ 5”) from bumper to bumper with a maximum payload of 800 kg (1,763 lb). If extra capacity is needed, then the 4.75 m (15’ 7”) L2H1 increases overall load length by 0.35 m (1’ 2”) to 3.44 m (11’ 3”) – enough to accommodate two Euro pallets in a row.

An L2H1 crew van is also planned. This model incorporates seating for five people, along with a bulkhead behind the second row of seats.

Opel Combo-e Panel Van (2022) Front Side

Prices for the Combo-e have yet to be announced.

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