Peugeot E-Expert van gets 24 Hours of Le Mans treatment
Peugeot has launched a new version of its all-electric E-Expert van, inspired by the French carmaker’s 9X8 hypercar competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship.
Named the Expert Sport, the van is finished in Peugeot Sport’s official grey and krpytonite green racing colours. Meanwhile, a more aggressive front bumper, flared side skirts, 18-inch alloy wheels, and a rear spoiler shared with its sister van, the Vauxhall Vivaro, add to its sportier appearance. The Peugeot Sport treatment continues on the Expert Sport’s cabin thanks to faux-leather seats with embossed Peugeot Sport logos and green stitching.
Unlike the regular E-Expert, the Expert Sport gets dual-zone climate control, a heated steering wheel, keyless entry, a reversing camera displayed via a 10-inch infotainment screen, LED headlights, and blindspot detection as standard.
The electric Expert Sport is available as either a three-seat panel van or a five-seat crew van. Prices start from £51,845 for the former, and £54,545 for the latter. Both exclude VAT.
The fully-electric Peugeot Expert Sport produces 134bhp and a 209-mile range from its 75kWh battery, which can be charged from 0% – 80% in around 45 minutes thanks to 100kW charging. The range is less than the standard E-Expert’s 217 miles due to the Expert Sport’s larger wheels and heavier bodykit. An ICE version of the Peugeot Expert Sport is also available with a 178bhp, 2.0-litre BlueHDi diesel motor. The oil-burner costs £41,295 as a panel van, and £43,995 for the crew van excluding VAT.
Peugeot isn’t the only manufacturer to experiment with ‘hot’ electric vans. In 2023, Ford set a Pikes Peak ‘Open Class’ record with its 1,400bhp, tri-motor SuperVan 4.2. This year, the Blue Oval will tackle the 12-mile hillclimb with a NASCAR-derived version of its Mustang Mach-E driven by Roman Dumas.
