Citroën this week announced details about its all-electric Jumpy vans (in some markets also known as Dispatch), which will appear in showrooms in the second half of 2020.
The Citroën ë-Jumpy (and Citroën ë-Dispatch) are basically the same as the sister models in PSA Group (Opel Vivaro-e / Vauxhall Vivaro-e and Peugeot e-Expert).
At the end of 2020, the French brand will introduce also the all-electric Jumper, and in 2021 the all-electric Berlingo Van, so the entire light commercial vehicle range will get a BEV option.
Citroën ë-Jumpy/ë-Dispatch are based on the EMP2 multi-energy platform and will be offered in various sizes and with two battery options:
The payload is up to 1,275 kg, while the cargo volume is up to 6.6 m3 in the most capable versions.
Citroën ë-Jumpy / Citroën ë-Dispatch delivery vans:
01 – AN “INSPIRED BY PRO” RANGE, FOCUSED ON ELECTRIFICATION
Citroën is a leading player on the utility vehicle market, and has nothing left to prove in this sector. It is hard to forget the intriguing body shapes that have marked automotive history, such as the 2 CV van, Type H, C15 or Berlingo. A performance carried on by a range of vans with their own strong character, Berlingo Van, Jumpy and Jumper, which stand out by their practicality and benchmark comfort. Models inspired by customer usage and offering a variety of configurations to meet the needs of each business customer.
It is precisely because the Brand is aware that business customers have different expectations from private customers that the Brand has rolled more than 350 dedicated Business Centers (G10). The “Inspired by Pro” philosophy has recently been expressed by the launch of a new retail concept aimed exclusively at business customers under the La Manufacture Citroën banner (currently in France, in the Netherlands, in Belgium and in Spain), which demonstrates the Brand’s strong desire to offer all customers tailored standards of contact, customisation and comfort, all to ensure they receive a unique experience.
The Brand is launching in 2020 a major electrification offensive of its commercial range. Citroën is widening the choice of electric vehicles available to business users, with a range 100% electrified by 2021. It will comprise the ë-Jumpy unveiled today, a 100% electric version of Jumper in the second half of 2020 and a 100% electric version of Berlingo Van during 2021. This range will benefit business users by offering a benchmark level of comfort, controlled operating costs, freedom to access town centres and to keep up with the increase in e-commerce business.
JUMPY: THE BENCHMARK IN COMPACT VANS
Citroën Jumpy, launched in 2016 and with almost 145,000 examples sold, recently updated its range in order to more closely match the needs of business customers. Combining sturdiness with a large load capacity, Citroën Jumpy offers a graduated range, available in 5 versions including 3 recent ones (Worker, Driver and CityVan) aimed specifically at 3 types of usage: construction sites (with raised suspension, under-guarding, increased payload, Grip Control), long delivery rounds (with driver assistance systems, dedicated to comfort and safety) and town driving (with greater agility and ease). This range of versions makes Citroën Jumpy the essential partner for business users with varied needs.
02 – CITROËN Ë-JUMPY: “THE KNOW IT ALL” IN ËLECTRIC MODE
Citroën expects ë-Jumpy to place it at the top of the BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) market, by proposing an offer highly adapted to the needs of the market. Totally integrated to the Jumpy Range, it is visually different on the outside through the charging port that is positioned on the left-hand front wing of ë-Jumpy. The other items which mark out the electric version in the external styling of the vehicle include an intermediate grille blank on the front, a new “ë” badge fitted to the right of the grille and on the left-hand rear door.
Built on the Groupe PSA EMP2 multi-energy platform, this electric version of Jumpy is offered with two battery powers, giving two levels of operating range, allowing every craftsman to select the one that best suits their activity in terms of their usage and budget.
BEST IN CLASS - With its two range options, ë-Jumpy is the best in its segment and perfectly meets the expectations of the market: average of 300 km daily trip.
ë-Jumpy is fitted with a lithium-ion battery, the best-developed technology on the market. Most important, the EMP2 platform allows the battery to be mounted in the chassis, so maintaining load space volume. The battery stores and supplies the energy required for operation of the electric motor, heating and air-conditioning. Its charge level is shown by a gauge and a reserve warning light on the instrument unit.
The warranty period for the power-train and battery is 8 years or 160,000 km.
New ë-Jumpy offers all the advantages of the architecture of the thermic version. This utility associates compact dimensions, while offering modularity, ergonomics, interior space, storage space and optimised loading capacity, making it an ideal work tool. ë-Jumpy is available in 3 lengths, including the all new XS at 4.60 m giving even easier access to urban centres, in particular low-emissions zones and unfettered parking. This length coupled with a volume of up to 5.1 m3 makes ë-Jumpy an extremely compact van. The XS version with Top Rear Vision, front and rear parking sensors, folding mirrors make for the easiest of manoeuvring. No need to double-park any more.
Most versions of ë-Jumpy are built to 1.90 m height to ensure that this vehicle can go where many competitors cannot, such as underground car-parks, shopping centres, etc.
Its payload of up to 1,275 kg* places it at the heart of the segment.
BEST IN CLASS - Towing capacity up to 1 tonne on all versions.
Its useful volume, identical to the thermic version, of between 4.6 m3 (XS without Moduwork) and 6.6 m3 (XL with Moduwork) is at market-leading levels.
Its useful width between wheel-arches of 1.25 m is sufficient to load Europe palettes.
The electric motor drives the vehicle according to the drive-mode selected and driving conditions. It harvests energy under braking or during deceleration of the vehicle.
There are three charging modes available. The charging port is positioned on the left-hand front wing of ë-Jumpy, and charging operates in Park mode.
BEST IN CLASS - ë-Jumpy is the best in its segment for rapid charging time.
Using the My Citroën application, the user can manage battery charging and:
We have thought of everything to make the ë-Jumpy easy to operate
The built-in screen shows notably the energy flow and the vehicle state of charge.
A RANGE ASSOCIATED WITH USAGE
In April 2019, Citroën updated its Jumpy range to offer a range compatible with the way business customers use it. Since then, Jumpy comprises 5 versions, 3 of which are new and directly matched to the needs of 3 types of user: the Worker version specifically designed for construction sites (raised suspension, under-guarding, increased payload, Grip Control), the Driver version suitable for longer journeys (enhanced comfort equipment and driver assistance) and the CityVan version designed for town driving (driver assistance to ease parking, XS size).
ë-Jumpy covers 4 versions of Jumpy incorporating additional equipment; ë-Jumpy includes as standard the features of the Worker version: specially tuned suspension, motor under-guarding, ride height and as an option the increased payload and Grip Control. The versions available are (details to be given when order taking starts)
03 – CITROËN Ë-JUMPY: THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IN Ë-COMFORT MODE
The internal combustion version of the Jumpy already sets a benchmark for comfort with its suspension tuning guaranteeing proven optimum ride, a raised driving position commanding the road, the trimming of the seats for high-level seating comfort, its generous cabin space and its ergonomic dashboard.
An incarnation of the Citroën Advanced Comfort® programme and aimed at a wide range of business users (craftsmen, building trades, deliveries, companies and services, public authorities), ë-Jumpy brings its customers personal comfort, driving comfort and comfort at work. It is an incarnation of the commercial vehicle in ë-comfort mode through its additional benefits.
ë-Jumpy offers 3 proper front seats. Thanks to its special partition and the modularity of the outer passenger seat in its raised position, Moduwork give a flat floor. Along with its non-slip net, it extends the load-length by a further 1.16 m, giving 4 metres of useful length. It also transforms the cabin into a true mobile office, lowering the central armrest reveals a swivel table (depending on version). Making it easy to work comfortably on paperwork or on a computer. The tablet holder (as accessory) cleverly fixed into the upper central storage unfolds in front of the dashboard. It is designed for tablet formats of up to 11”. Power supply is via the USB port (depending on version) close by in the façade.
A smartphone holder can be placed in the drivers cup-holder. It comprises a bracket with integral power supply, so that all digital tools can be kept close to hand.
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS AND CONNECTIVITY
ë-Jumpy makes 15 useful assistance systems available to business users for safe and stress-free driving.
ë-Jumpy offers 3 connected packages for the safety and comfort of all. This package of services is part of the Citroën Advanced Comfort® programme, with the aim of making access to connected services quick and intuitive for the customer, while meeting 3 key requirements: optimal safety, easy navigation and an amplified connected experience.
For the safety of the driver and passengers, ë-Jumpy comes with Assistance & SOS.
Automatic call or manual pressing of the “Assistance” button: if necessary, this service allows a driver to be put in contact with a dedicated call centre.
Two possibilities in the event of an emergency:
In the event of an accident with activation of airbags: an automatic call is made to the emergency services, informed of the vehicle’s location.
In case of a slight accident or if someone feels unwell, the driver can press the red “SOS” button to send a message to the emergency service that contains the identification of the vehicle and its exact location.
Connect Assist can be used to connect the My Citroën application to the vehicle and thus obtain access to vehicle data such as state of charge, range, delayed charging, thermal pre-conditioning, parking location, mileage, next service.
ë-Jumpy makes the most of this technology with its 7’’ touch-screen incorporating all its functions intuitively. The Connect Nav touch-screen can also be controlled by voice recognition and allows interaction with the following areas: Navigation, Telephone, Radio.
It is linked with connected services. TomTom Traffic gives real-time traffic information to identify the best route. The locations and prices of filling-stations and car-parks, weather information and a local Points-of Interest search are also available.
Users will also appreciate free-of-charge availability for 3 years of visual and audible warning of Danger areas (Speed Cameras) (depending on legislation in force in each country).
The vehicle can be thermally pre-conditioned via Connect Nav.
Mirror Screen technology compatible with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto is available to connect a smartphone and project its screen onto that of the vehicle. The driver can then easily locate their multimedia content and control their smartphone and its compatible application directly and easily from the touch-screen. To ensure the safety of the driver, only driving functions are available.
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