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Citroen eDispatch Van Review 2024

The Citroen eDispatch has been a firm favourite in the medium van category since its release in 2020. It’s a great choice for a range of businesses, offering impressive range, performance, and payloads.

Citroen eDispatch driving range

The Citroen eDispatch van offers a range of up to 196 miles (WLTP), with two battery sizes available. The 50kWh battery offers up to 143 miles, with the 75Kwh battery offering up to 196 miles (WLTP).

Citroen eDispatch performance, power and drive

Two battery sizes are available on the Citroen eDispatch van – 50kWh and 75kWh. Whichever battery size you choose, you can be confident of a dynamic, quiet, and efficient drive. You can also reach top speeds of up to 80mph in the eDispatch van.

The eDispatch van is equipped with an automatic gearbox offering three different driving modes. These are Normal, Eco, and Power. In Normal mode, you can maximise power and efficiency, while Eco is great for extending your electric range. In Power mode, you can get maximum power, even with a heavy load.

Citroen eDispatch cabin and interior

Enjoy the comfort and practicality of an office with the Citroen eDispatch van’s interior. The central armrest can be lowered to create a pivoting writing table that’s ideal for paperwork or using laptops on the go.

There are also handy solutions for all your devices with a built-in tablet holder and a driver’s side smartphone holder. USB charging points mean that you never have to worry about your phone or tablet running out of power.

Up front, there's space for three passengers with ergonomically designed seats. Enjoy a greater view of the road ahead with adjustable height settings. To keep the cabin warm all year round, the bulkhead can be customised with insulating material, as well as an optional window.

Citroen eDispatch dimensions and load space

Size Height Width Length Load space
M 1,899mm (1000kg Panel Van)
1,940mm (1,400kg Panel Van)
1,920mm (excluding door mirrors)
2,204mm (including door mirrors)
1,899mm Up to 1,275 kg
XL 1,899mm (1000kg Panel Van)
1,940mm (1,400kg Panel Van)
1,920mm (excluding door mirrors)
2,204mm (including door mirrors)
1,940mm Up to 1,275 kg
M Crew Van _ 1,935mm _ Up to 1,275 kg
XL Crew Van _ 1,940 mm _ Up to 1,275 kg

Citroen eDispatch buying & owning

The Citroen eDispatch is eligible for the government’s Plug-in Van Grant. This will take £5,000 off the cost, which is great news if you are interested in the eDispatch.

While electric vans offer lower servicing and maintenance costs, you also get a Citroen warranty in case anything crops up.

This offers:

Citroen eDispatch specs

The Citroen eDispatch is available as a panel or crew van in two trims – Enterprise or Driver.

Enterprise Driver
16” steel wheels with black centre caps 17” steel wheels with wheel trims
Twin unglazed rear doors that open to 180 degrees LED daytime running lights in front bumper
Twin sliding side doors Full steel bulkhead with Moduwork load-through flap under outer passenger seat
Air conditioning Automatic lights
Full steel bulkhead Electrically folding heated door mirrors

Citroen eDispatch technology

As standard, the Citroen eDispatch van has a 7” colour touchscreen with Citroen Connect and a DAB radio. If you opt for the Driver trim level, you also get Citroen Connect Navigation built in which is an optional extra on the entry-level Enterprise trim.

As well as navigation, receive a three-year subscription to the Connected Navigation Pack. This includes features such as real-time traffic updates and Speedcam.

Stay safe on the road with 16 driver aids and safety features. These include Grip Control, Smart Beam Headlights, and Adaptive Cruise Control. As well as Collision Risk Alert, Blind Spot Detection, and Coffee Break Alert. Many of these features also have the option to be deactivated if you don’t want to use them.

Citroen eDispatch running cost and value

You can take advantage of low running costs with the Citroen eDispatch van, thanks to the tax and fuel savings. The cost of charging will vary based on the type of charger used.

But ZapMap estimates that it costs around 27p per kWh to charge at home or 55p per kWh using a public slow or fast charger. For rapid or ultra-fast charging, you are looking at around 81p per kWh.

If you regularly drive through cities where Low Emission Zones (LEZ) are in place, you will also be exempt from any charges. Which can be costly if you own the diesel equivalent.

Citroen eDispatch charging

Charging times for the Citroen eDispatch van will vary based on the battery size and type of charger you are using.

To charge the 50kWh battery from 20-80% it will take:

To charge the 75kWh battery from 20-80% it will take:

Citroen eDispatch pros & cons

Buying an electric van is an investment and you want to be confident you’re making the right choice. We’ve rounded up some pros and cons for the Citroen eDispatch to make your decision easier.

Pros Cons
Cabin space could be bigger when carrying three people You need to pay more for the higher payload
Quieter drive Other medium-sized vans offer more cargo and passenger space
Battery doesn’t compromise load space
Eligible for the government’s Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG)

Citroen eDispatch rivals

The Citroen eDispatch van has quite a few rivals in the medium van segment. These include the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric, Peugeot e-Expert, and Toyota Proace Electric.

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