Peugeot launches new e-Rifter electric vehicle

By CARSIFU | 16 February 2021


PARIS: The new PEUGEOT e-Rifter is the latest fully electric vehicle to join Peugeot’s growing line-up of zero emissions models.

Based on the award-winning Rifter, the e-Rifter is built on Peugeot’s multi-energy EMP2 platform and features a 100kw (136hp) electric powertrain capable of up to 260Nm of torque.

To be available in showrooms later this autumn, the e-Rfter is capable of up to 276km (under WLTP) from a single charge and is available in five and seven-seat configurations.

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It has a towing capacity of up to 750kg and up to 4,000-litres of boot space.

Powered by a 50kWh battery, the e-Rifter has a top speed of 133kph and can accelerate from 0-100kph in 11.2-seconds.

The e-Rifter comes standard with a 7.4kW single-phase charger and with an optional 11kW three-phase charger.

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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.

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

The e-Rifter comes with Peugeot’s innovative digital i-Cockpit interior, and is available with both a digital instrument panel and a digital central display – the first in the segment.

Its 8-inch touchscreen gives buyers access to a dedicated ‘Electric’ menu where they can view live energy flows when driving, energy efficiency and charge status.

Drivers can also set delayed charging through the central touchscreen, while public charging points are highlighted in the navigation menu.

Also standard are Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™.

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Available variants are Standard or Long where Standard models measuring 4.4m long, and Long variants measuring 4.75m.

Peugeot UK managing director Julie Brown 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,” Brown said.

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