Toyota has launched zero-emission models of its lightweight commercial vehicle (LCV) and people carrier, almost two years after first announcing plans to extend its Proace City range of electric versions and just months after launching the larger Proace Verso EV.
The former PSA Group constructs the Proace City model, which is based on its compact van range, which includes the Peugeot Partner, Citroen Berlingo, and Opel/Vauxhall Combo.
The Proace City 2021 is powered by the same electric powertrain as the Proace Verso. It has an electric motor that powers the front wheels and produces 134 HP and 260 Nm of torque, as well as a 50 kWh battery. The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes between 11.2 and 11.7 seconds, depending on the setup, and maximum speed is limited to 135 km/h. The WLTP test cycle's goal range is between 260 and 280 km.
It takes 7.5 hours to charge the battery using a normal single-phase charger. The time needed to charge the batteries is reduced to 5 hours with the available three-phase 11 kW charger. In addition, the battery supports 100 kW DC rapid charging which can be charged to 80 percent in 30 minutes.
The 2021 Proace City, like its bigger brother, has a switch that allows drivers to choose between Eco, Normal, and Power modes. Any of them modifies performance and torque, with the latter setting achieving the maximum.
The two Proace City models will be available at European dealers in the fourth quarter of this year in a variety of configurations, including a panel van, five- and seven-seat variants with standard and long wheelbases, and a crew car. The electric variants equal the ICE-powered models' load and towing capacities, which are up to 800 kg and 750 kg.