Daily EV news · France · 9 November 2026
Electric Vehicles
Peugeot e-Expert van offers up to 356 km WLTP range with 75 kWh battery and 11 kW three phase onboard charger
In a sponsored feature (commercial collaboration with Peugeot) tied to the October 2026 price list update, the 136 hp (100 kW) e-Expert is offered with a 49 kWh battery for 226 km or a 75 kWh battery for 356 km WLTP, at 23.2 to 24.7 kWh per 100 km. It has an 11 kW three phase bidirectional onboard charger with V2L readiness, and up to 31 minutes to recover 80% of charge. It comes in M (4.98 m) and XL (5.33 m) lengths with roughly 1,000 kg payload, and includes the e-ROUTES app for 10 years via Connect ONE to plan charging stops.
Why it matters
A mid-size van with a 75 kWh pack and a three phase 11 kW onboard charger points to depot and overnight charging as the main use case for tradespeople and fleets, so site specifications should assume AC provision at that level. Bidirectional capability with V2L readiness and built-in charge stop planning are also worth noting when scoping fleet charging contracts.
BYD Atto 2 now offered in electric and plug in hybrid versions, tested head to head in French Supertest
A French Supertest compares the two BYD Atto 2 powertrains. The electric version gains a 64.8 kWh gross LFP battery (61.5 kWh usable by the publication's measurement), replacing a 45 kWh unit, with a 150 kW front motor, a WLTP range of 430 km and 17.4 kWh/100 km including charging losses. Peak rapid charging rises to 155 kW from 65 kW, while the plug in hybrid pairs a 1.5 litre Atkinson cycle petrol engine with an electric motor for 156 kW and an 18.0 kWh LFP battery.
Why it matters
A peak DC rate of 155 kW against the previous 65 kW makes a budget urban SUV far more useful on public rapid chargers, which affects session length and throughput planning in France. The plug in hybrid sibling shows BYD targeting the same buyers with a lower reliance on public charging, which is worth weighing when forecasting demand.