Simply electrifying: Peugeot begins production of new e-Expert Hydrogen

In a bid to drastically reduce the emissions of its vehicles, Peugeot has become one of the very first manufacturers to produce a model in the light commercial vehicle segment that is powered by both an electric motor a hydrogen fuel cell.

Based on Peugeot’s Efficient Modular Platform, the new Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen is an all-electric vehicle, combining two on-board sources: A hydrogen fuel cell, located in the engine compartment, and an electric motor with a maximum power of 134bhp and 260Nm of torque.

The Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen can fill up with hydrogen in three minutes and is fitted with a 10.5kWh battery that powers the electric motor. The e-Expert Hydrogen has a zero-emissions range of more than 392km.

The on-board 11kW charger ensures the Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen can be fully charged in less than an hour from an 11kW wall box.

To maximise efficiency, at start-up and low speeds, the high-voltage battery alone provides the electric engine with the power it needs for traction.

At a steady speed, the hydrogen fuel cell supplies the energy directly to the electric engine. During braking, the electric engine recharges the high-voltage battery.

Available only in one standard trim level, the e-Expert Hydrogen features an assortment of comfort and safety technologies, including an electric parking brake with hill start assist and a Visiopark 180-degree reversing camera.

The model also comes with a 7.0-inch touchscreen central display with Peugeot Connect and Mirror Screen compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen will be available to customers in Europe from the end of 2021.