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First drive: Citro\u00ebn Berlingo Electric L1 635 LX<\/h2>\n

Recently revised, the Citro\u00ebn Berlingo Electric now offers more to LCV operators, including cost savings, as well as a larger L2 variant <\/strong><\/p>\n

What is it?<\/h3>\n

The all-electric version of the Citro\u00ebn Berlingo van first arrived in 1998, and the second\u2011generation model was ushered in during 2013. Only initially available in 1,800mm load-length \u2018L1\u2019 configuration, Citro\u00ebn added a longer wheelbase 2,050mm load\u2011length \u2018L2\u2019 version earlier this year.<\/p>\n

How practical is it?<\/h3>\n

The Berlingo Electric L1 635 LX has a payload of 636kg, and a carrying capacity of 3.3m3. The L2 version sees the cargo capacity grow to 3.7m3. This can be further extended to 4.1m3 \u2013 3.7m3 on the smaller L1 \u2013 thanks to the Extenso folding passenger bench seat.<\/p>\n

On both vans, the lithium\u2011ion battery packs are fitted under the loadspace floor, so the interior cargo dimensions are the same as their diesel\u2011engined siblings. The Berlingo Electric L1 has a sliding door on the nearside as well as rear opening asymmetric doors, while the larger L2 version boasts twin sliding side doors.<\/p>\n

What range does it have?<\/h3>\n

The 49kW (67bhp) permanent magnet synchronous electric motor\/22.5kWh lithium\u2011ion battery pack drivetrain gives the Berlingo Electric L1 635 LX an official range of up to\u00a0106 miles, or 80-90 miles in the real world.<\/p>\n

How long does it take to charge?<\/h3>\n

Both L1 and L2 versions of the Citro\u00ebn Berlingo Electric van can be recharged to\u00a080\u00a0per cent of their capacity in 30\u00a0minutes from a 50kW (DC) CHAdeMO rapid charge point. All Berlingo Electrics are also supplied with a 16A Type\u00a02 charging cable which is compatible with\u00a0more common public charging points (8 hours), while using a 13A household\/domestic socket increases charging time to 10 hours.<\/p>\n

How does it drive?<\/h3>\n

The Berlingo Electric\u2019s powertrain drives the front wheels through a speed reducer and single ratio gearbox. As you\u2019d expect from an electric vehicle, acceleration is brisk, thanks to the electric motor\u2019s 148lb ft (200Nm) of torque from standstill. Aside from the obvious lack of noise, it\u2019s just like driving a normal van. Under deceleration, the drive motor also provides regenerative braking, helping to recharge the batteries and reduce brake wear, also saving on maintenance bills.<\/p>\n

What does it cost?<\/h3>\n

The Citro\u00ebn Berlingo Electric L1 635 LX is priced at \u00a321,750, while the bigger appetite L2 costs \u00a322,180. The Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG) from OLEV also discounts 20 per cent of the price including VAT, excluding on-the-road costs.<\/p>\n

How much does it cost to tax?<\/h3>\n

All zero\u2011emission Citro\u00ebn Berlingo Electric vans are exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty (VED), which brings a further saving of \u00a3230 per year when compared to diesel rivals.<\/p>\n

Why does my fleet need one?<\/h3>\n

As well as being practical and easy to use, the Citro\u00ebn Berlingo Electric L1 635 LX offers sizable savings compared to diesel\u2011engined vans, especially if operated in London. These potential savings and no VED add weight to Citro\u00ebn\u2019s claims that the electric Berlingo can pay for itself in as\u00a0little as three years, and are the icing on an already\u2011tempting zero\u2011emission LCV cake.<\/p>\n

By Richard Gooding <\/span><\/p>\n

Source:\u00a0 https:\/\/greenfleet.net<\/a><\/p>\n

FLEET MANAGEMENT AUDIT<\/h3>\n

Fleet management is the use of a set of vehicles in order to provide services to a third-party, or to perform a task for our organization, in the most efficient and productive manner with a determined level of service and cost.<\/p>\n

Fleet management activities are shown in the following graph 1:<\/p>\n

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Graph 1: fleet management activities<\/p>\n

The proposal audit analyses and assesses all fleet management activities shown in the graph 1, and its main goals are:<\/p>\n