- [Reacher] From passengers, to mail, to cargo,
these vehicles can move it all.
This is Reacher with Mind's Eye Design
and here are 10 electric vans that redefine performance.
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Number 10.
This first entry on our list hearkens back to the days
when driving a VW Microbus represented freedom and fun.
This concept is seventh generation of the vehicle
which the company hopes
will bring about a new generation of microbus fans.
Set to go into production in 2022,
the vehicle employs VW's modular electric drive kit
which is a group of parts and components engineered
for use as a platform for all
of the company's future electric vehicles.
The interior can be reconfigured for multiple uses
while still seating up to eight people.
Although this version does pay homage
to the first generation of Microbus
with some of its aesthetics,
the Powertrain is a complete polar opposite.
Where the original only offered 30 horsepower
from a gasoline engine,
this one has a 369-horsepower engine
and a 110-kilowatt hour battery pack
that provides a range up to 270 miles.
I think it goes without saying that the name of this one
can definitely be appreciated by the original generation
that made the Microbus so popular.
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Number nine, the prominence of electric engines
in everyday design especially vehicles
is a must-have for almost any company
looking to expand into the future of transport.
The medium duty panel van is part of what's called
the last mile industry so it's no surprise
that someone decide to build one that runs fully electric.
This design by Chanje, a California-based company,
is intended for use in densely-populated urban areas.
The V8100 has a 150-mile range
which is 2 1/2 times the average daily route
of a regular delivery van of the same size.
It has a storage space of 675 cubic feet
and a maximum payload of 6,000 pounds.
The van includes a 10.4-inch touchscreen display
with LTE connectivity to handle things
such as weather updates, route mapping, and diagnostics.
All of this ensures that it is more than capable
of handling the job.
Number eight.
This entry on the list is first and foremost a cargo van.
With that in mind,
LDV decided to release two vans of the EV80
to provide an ideal vehicle
for the hauling needs of any business.
One version is a chassis cab
that runs about 18 1/2 feet in length.
The other is a panel van that is almost 19 feet in length
with 368 cubic feet of cargo space.
Each of them has a maximum payload of about 2,200 pounds.
Both of them run a 100-kilowatt motor
that can reach a top speed of 62 miles per hour.
The 560-kilowatt hour battery array,
which is located underneath the vehicle,
has a recharge time of about two hours.
Each vehicle can seat three people
and comes with standard features including keyless entry,
reverse parking sensors, and dual airbags.
The estimated cost on this one runs about $80,000.
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Number seven.
Mercedes-Benz has made it known for a while
that they plan to electrify all of their vehicles by 2022.
This entry on our list has the luxury
of being only the second of their van line
to have the zero emissions tag.
The eVito comes with two wheel-based options
that offer up to a 234-cubic foot cargo space
that can handle a maximum payload of about 2,300 pounds.
The 41.4 kilowatt hour battery powers a drivetrain
that produces 113 horsepower and 222 pound foot of torque.
It can reach a top speed of around 75 miles per hour
with the range of up to 94 miles before needing a recharge.
There's also a smartphone app that helps monitor diagnostics
and driving habits.
The starting price is in the upper 40,000s
with initial pre-orders being restricted to Germany.
The company claims that the somewhat higher pricing
is offset by future savings,
due to lower maintenance costs and government subsidies.
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Number six.
Ohio-based company Workhorse Group
revealed their electric van in late 2017
with the real-world test date projected
for the first quarter of 2018.
As of the making of this video,
that testing was being done in the San Francisco Bay area.
This foray into the electric van market is called NGEN.
The lightweight carbon fiber and plastic van
was built from the ground up and weighs in at 5,500 pounds.
The 60-kilowatt hour battery pack
has a range of up to 100 miles on a single charge.
The test vans have a 500-cubic foot cargo bay
that can handle up to a 2,000-pound payload.
Features include a collision avoidance system,
lane centering, all-wheel drive, and ultra low flooring
to reduce physical stresses on the driver
as well as maximize the cargo volume.
The company plans further testing in the near future
as well as offering vans with a longer range
and higher payload capacity.
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Number five.
This entry is the first one on the list
to delve into the industry of passenger transport.
It's from a company named MOIA
and it's simply called The MOIA Vehicle.
It was designed to help eliminate the negative aspects
of travel within bigger cities
by offering an eco-friendly, cost-efficient,
and more comfortable way than current methods
such as taxis, buses, or trains.
The vehicle has a range of up to 186 miles
with room to transport up to six passengers at a time.
Personal space is abundant with a wide aisle
as well as a roof almost six feet high.
Features include an automatic door, premium flooring, wifi,
and leather seats with reading lights
and USB charging ports.
In addition, there's an LED screen showing trip information
and arrival times.
The company also offers a smartphone app
that will group passengers on similar routes
to maximize vehicle usage
while allowing riders to book trips
and pay for their rides in advance.
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Number four.
StreetScooter wasn't just thinking about
the individual vehicle when they created this one.
Their ideas extended beyond that to the commercial fleet
which in turn redefined their approach to the van itself.
The work was designed to be a well-rounded vehicle
that offered a solution tailored
to the needs of most companies.
It measures in at about 15 1/2 feet
and is offered in three models.
Each one can reach a top speed of 53 miles per hour
with a 20-kilowatt hour battery
that can provide a range of about 75 miles.
The maximum load capacity is a little under one ton
with each vehicle having
built-in electronic stability control
as an added safety feature.
There's also a bigger version called the WORK L
which offers a larger payload capacity
and a stronger engine.
Pricing starts at $52,000 for the WORK
and $63,000 for the WORK L.
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Number three.
This entry from Renault is offered in two models:
a panel van version and a platform cab version.
Each one is outfitted with the 76-horsepower engine,
capable of producing a 62-mile-per-hour top speed
and 33-kilowatt-hour battery that provides a 75-mile range.
The panel van offers three load lengths,
ranging from 8 1/2 feet to a little over 12 feet
with cargo space ranging from 86 square feet
to 140 square feet.
This allows for a total payload of up to 2,200 pounds.
The platform cab has two load lengths
which can be modified to a maximum cargo space
of 204 square feet with the ability to handle a payload
of around 3,000 pounds.
There's also a smartphone app that keeps track
of diagnostics and route planning
as well as allowing the driver
to pay for recharging the battery.
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Number two.
This three-seater from Peugeot is versatile in its ability
to carry passengers as well as cargo.
In addition to the many features,
the Partner Electric comes in two models.
The L1 has a load length of about six feet
with 35 1/2 square feet of cargo space
that can handle a payload up to 1,400 pounds.
The larger L2 has a load length of about seven feet
with a cargo space of 40 square feet
that can handle a payload up to about 1,200 pounds.
Each one is powered by a 49-kilowatt motor,
producing 67 horsepower and 148 pound foot of torque
for a maximum speed of 68 miles per hour.
A 22.5 kilowatt hour battery pack
is housed under the load space floor
and provides a range of 80 to 90 miles.
Although it doesn't include a lot of the features
that come standard on vans in its class,
this one may be the most affordable on the list
with a starting price of $31,100 for the L1
and $31,900 for the L2.
So do you agree with our picks so far?
Don't forget after the video to let us know what you thought
in the comments below.
Number one.
In addition to the number three spot,
we have a Renault vehicle topping off the list
at number one.
But unlike the earlier entry,
this one only offers one model.
The Kangoo Z.E. 33 is in this spot for a reason.
It can transport up to five people as well as cargo
but the seats can fold down to allow
for a total cargo space of around 36 1/2 square feet.
The 44-kilowatt engine produces 60 horsepower
and 166 pound foot of torque
for a maximum speed of 81 miles per hour.
The 33 kilowatt hour battery can provide
around 124 miles of range on a single charge.
Regenerative braking can increase this range
in addition to recapturing energy for other uses.
Diagnostics can be monitored
through the included smartphone app
as well as a realtime monitoring system
integrated into the dashboard.
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