The Volkswagen e-Crafter, the 100% electric commercial vehicle that goes on sale across Europe

Electric vehicles seem to be the future of mobility, especially in the city, and commercial vehicles are no strangers to this kind of innovation. Volkswagen has just begun marketing the Volkswagen e-Crafter in Spain. This is the first fully electric van designed by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, which wants to enter this market without losing anything that makes this van special.

This means that, despite having an electric powertrain, the model does not sacrifice its cargo space, which maintains its proportions and load capacity, rated at 10.7 cubic metres and 1,709 kilograms of payload. Taking these figures into account, work was needed to ensure that the e-Crafter has the power required to meet the demands of freight transport.

Electric power for a commercial vehicle

The power produced by the electric motor that drives the Volkswagen e-Crafter delivers 100 kW, equivalent to 136 CV. The maximum torque obtained is 290 Nm, which guarantees the efficiency of this model in carrying out emission-free urban transport. The lithium-ion battery pack is mounted beneath the cargo area and includes a CCS fast charger that allows it to reach up to 80% charge in about 45 minutes.

With all this, a range of 170 kilometres can be achieved, a figure that is more than sufficient for a demanding working day in the city and even in nearby towns. Volkswagen wanted this model to differ from the diesel versions through some decorative details. The bumper is painted in the body colour, has lateral protective strips, and a blue line on the front grille, which signals its main feature, zero-emission mobility. The front headlights, C-shaped and characteristic of the German brand’s electric vehicles, also contribute to this.

Electric commercial vehicles will have a considerably stronger outlook from now on, as low-emission zones restricting the most polluting vehicles are being approved. Electric mobility is very practical in the city and allows free movement despite the traffic restrictions and charges being introduced in cities.