18:30 21-06-2026
Stellantis Smart Compact Van: cheaper electric Berlingo, Partner, Doblò, Combo from September
A new entry-level electric van family from Citroën, Peugeot, Fiat and Opel — about €3,000 less, a 42 kWh LFP battery and 270 km of WLTP range built around real work needs.
Stellantis is preparing a new entry-level lineup of electric compact vans for Europe. The family will include Citroën Berlingo, Peugeot Partner, Fiat Doblò and Opel Combo. Sales should start in September, and the main argument is a price roughly €3,000 lower than today’s comparable versions.
The idea isn’t record range or expensive trim. Stellantis wants to offer a simpler workhorse for small businesses, couriers, service crews, tradespeople and fleets that look not only at sticker price but also at payload, charging downtime and the daily route.
Externally, the vans get a dedicated front bumper and keep both body lengths — 4.40 and 4.75 metres. Cargo volume stays in the 3.3 to 4.4 m³ range, and payload can reach up to one tonne depending on the version. For city deliveries and suburban work that matters more than extra cosmetic packages.
The cabin is more practical too. By default these versions get a two-seat layout: Stellantis is working from the fact that many owners spend most of their time driving alone. The door panels and the front of the interior have been reworked for daily use, with storage, easy access and durability in mind.
One standout detail is the Flexiseat system. The passenger seat folds away completely, adding another 0.5 m³ of space for long or bulky items. An optional removable table turns the cabin into a small workstation or a short break area.
The main technical change is an LFP battery of 42 kWh, instead of the 51 kWh used on standard versions. WLTP range is 270 km. On paper that’s less than the pricier variants, but for many city routes it looks like enough: the van often returns to base and doesn’t cover 500 km a day.
The smaller battery doesn’t just cut the price. It’s lighter, so the vans gain an extra 50 kg of payload. For a commercial vehicle that isn’t a small detail: every extra kilo can become a tool, a product or a piece of equipment. A 7.4 kW onboard charger comes as standard, and an 11 kW one is available as an option. DC fast charging peaks at 100 kW. For a business it’s an important safety net: even when overnight charging is the main scenario, during the workday you sometimes need to top up quickly.
Stellantis expects the new affordable versions to capture around 25% of the group’s compact van sales. The logic is clear: not everyone needs the biggest battery, but almost everyone needs a vehicle that costs less and carries more. These vans don’t try to look like a tech showcase. Their job is simpler: make the electrification of commercial transport less expensive and more straightforward for buyers who choose a vehicle for work, not status.
Earlier, 32CARS.RU reported that Stellantis had expanded its compact van range with new versions.