Peugeot launches new e-Rifter electric vehicle with 171 mile range

Peugeot has launched its e-Rifter electric vehicle which has a range of up to 171 miles (WLTP) and is available in five and seven-seat configurations.

It has a towing capacity of up to 750kg and up to 4,000-litres of boot space, and is built on Peugeot’s multi-energy EMP2 platform. It features a 100kw (136hp) electric powertrain capable of up to 260Nm of torque. Connected to a 50kWh battery, the e-Rifter achieves up to 171 miles from a single charge under WLTP testing. With a top speed of 83mph, the e-Rifter can accelerate from 0-62mph in 11.2-seconds.

Julie David, Managing Director of Peugeot UK, said: “The new e-Rifter is our latest electric model, and is one step closer to fulfilling our promise of offering an electrified variant across our entire model line-up by 2023. With a range of practical features, and available in five or seven-seat configurations, we believe the e-Rifter is the ideal choice for both families and businesses looking for a versatile, zero-emissions vehicle and are excited to introduce it to our customers later this year.”

The e-Rifter comes standard with a 7.4kW single-phase charger and with an optional 11kW three-phase charger. Supporting a variety of charging methods, the e-Rifter can be charged using wallbox or 100kW rapid charging. A full charge from a 7.4kW Wallbox will take 7.5 hours, or 5 hours using the optional 11kW three-phase charger. Supporting rapid charging, 0 to 80% charge can be completed in just 30 minutes using a 100kWh rapid charger.

Using the MyPEUGEOT® smartphone app, owners can schedule delayed charging to take advantage of off-peak electricity tariffs.

The e-Rifter also comes with three driving modes and two regenerative braking modes to optimise battery range and vehicle performance.

Drivers have access to three driving modes: eco, normal and power.