My first BEV was a 2004 registered Citroen Berlingo Electrique with lead acid batteries. Lovely car to drive, sold me on the concept, we are just about to take delivery of our 5th BEV a Skoda Enyaq.
@@willdatsun Hi William, I don't doubt you but I had to top up the batteries with distilled water every so often, bought mine used from one of the London councils first registered in 2004 range was only about 50 miles. It had a petrol powered heater, loved it!
@@wilkoone9155 Yes They are nicer to drive than my E-NV200. The heater in them is amazing, and no gratuitous tech. I wish you could still buy new batteries for them.
@@willdatsun I really wish they would make electric vehicles much simpler, lighter & cheaper. I for one hate infotainment screens. Quite interested in the new Citroen Oli. Mark
Good review Derek, it looks very practical for anyone looking to have 7 seats without spending a fortune. It’s not the prettiest but seems to have space galore. The small battery is a bit of a drawback for such a big car but most families probably only do school and shopping trips 90% of the time in these cars I guess. Still I’d rather a bigger battery myself. Good to see more options on the market anyway.
is the LONG WHEELBASE version only available as 7 seater or can it be ordered as a 5 seater with just a big boot area? Wish they'd put mechanical handbrakes on these things, far safer , more reliable, and cheaper to repair.
Great again Derek. Thanks. It is great to see what I have not considered and realise it is an option. Like other comments good price but needs more range. A usable 350 to 400km is the sweet spot for me. Love the idea of the key. It avoids the following....Wife got out of our ( it's really hers) i3 with key in her pocket when I was driving... had to wait until she came back to move again. Also a key stops the fob being cloned and vehicle "borrowed". Love the simplicity of the folding rear seats. They would make putting a bike in so easy. Will look again when there is more range and active cruise control. Thanks again. Derek you would have loved the van display at fully charged. Even had a refuse truck. And the id buss looks a lot better in the flesh.
I've heard a larger battery is coming so that's the range issue potentially sorted. A good old fashioned key is hard to beat. but I do like keyless entry and start, champagne problems I'm told. I was at Fully Charged this year on the Friday! In and out with work so no video content.
Derek, another great review. I’m in the market for a 6-7 seater so this fits the bill. (Currently drive a 7 seat VW Touran). I’m not mad about the design though. Any idea on safety rating? Particularly for passengers (kids) in the back? Or any ideas what else might be coming to the Irish market with 6+ seats? Thanks again, Kevin
Thanks for the comment Kevin. Let me check safety rating with Citroen Ireland. I recently reviewed the Mercedes Benz EQB (7 seater). Marcus are launching a MPV in a few weeks I believe. Not much else I know of on the horizon
Nice car and a good van 'conversion'. I've always liked the look of it and the down to earth honesty of the Berlingo. I won''t be buying one though as the model I was seriously considering is the shorter version, the longer one not needed for my use. It needs a bigger battery too which I assume will come in time. Not being given the choice of size though - as in all other reviews I've seen, other countries of course - is a huge disappointment. So my almost certain purchase is now a non purchase. Which is a pity. Great review :-)
Thanks for the comment Alun. I suppose importers are having a tough time trying to figure out and order what they think the market will want. Maybe importing the smaller length from Northern Ireland? A bigger battery would be great but not sure it will ever arrive with this form factor.
6:20 Toll coins maybe, seems like a better location than whatever tiny thing is in the centre? Not that anyone should be using those for that these days. 😜
I've spotted that on some models in some markets there is a dial for tractions control mode selection. See the far right image on the carousel www.gridserve.com/electric-leasing/cars/citroen/berlingo/e-berlingo-electric-estate/100kw-flair-xtr-m-50kwh-5dr-auto-2022
@@richardthegreat the only thing i can think of is the range. It is a bit limited, but if you don't do a lot of trips longer than 120/180 km(winter/summer) then this won't be much of a nuisance. But the fast charging capability is decent, so the occasional longer trip is possible. If that suits your needs, i'd recommend a test drive. I'll do mine literally tomorrow, we are also looking for a car with a bit more space :-)
Nice review test driving one on Tuesday 👍
Thanks for the comment Bernard. Will you go for the 5 or 7 seat option?
Great to have that extra length for campers. :)
Only seeing this now. The fold flat seats in the Berlingo is a great job
Loving the space in the boot!
Me too! Serious hauler
My first BEV was a 2004 registered Citroen Berlingo Electrique with lead acid batteries. Lovely car to drive, sold me on the concept, we are just about to take delivery of our 5th BEV a Skoda Enyaq.
Thanks for the comment Wilko One. Now there's a journey story. I never even knew they made such a car back then. Congrats on the ENYAQ. A great car
Actually they have Ni-Cd batteries, I know because I've had five of them and still have one now.
@@willdatsun Hi William, I don't doubt you but I had to top up the batteries with distilled water every so often, bought mine used from one of the London councils first registered in 2004 range was only about 50 miles. It had a petrol powered heater, loved it!
@@wilkoone9155 Yes They are nicer to drive than my E-NV200. The heater in them is amazing, and no gratuitous tech. I wish you could still buy new batteries for them.
@@willdatsun I really wish they would make electric vehicles much simpler, lighter & cheaper. I for one hate infotainment screens. Quite interested in the new Citroen Oli. Mark
Good review Derek, it looks very practical for anyone looking to have 7 seats without spending a fortune. It’s not the prettiest but seems to have space galore. The small battery is a bit of a drawback for such a big car but most families probably only do school and shopping trips 90% of the time in these cars I guess. Still I’d rather a bigger battery myself. Good to see more options on the market anyway.
Thanks John. Bigger 75kWh battery on the way but not sure when.
@@NevoEVReviewIreland yeah that would be a winner alright!
is the LONG WHEELBASE version only available as 7 seater or can it be ordered as a 5 seater with just a big boot area? Wish they'd put mechanical handbrakes on these things, far safer , more reliable, and cheaper to repair.
Thanks for the question Will. I'm not sure, you'll have to reach out to your local dealer to see what they can order from the factory
Hi Derek, do you know when they will be launching the E Berlingo as a van in Ireland?
Thanks for the question Andrew. E-Berlingo van is on the way but in small numbers. I'd get into your dealer and get your name down if interested
Just looking for now! Would be interesting to see the price difference to diesel van version when prices are released.
Great again Derek. Thanks. It is great to see what I have not considered and realise it is an option. Like other comments good price but needs more range. A usable 350 to 400km is the sweet spot for me.
Love the idea of the key. It avoids the following....Wife got out of our ( it's really hers) i3 with key in her pocket when I was driving... had to wait until she came back to move again. Also a key stops the fob being cloned and vehicle "borrowed".
Love the simplicity of the folding rear seats. They would make putting a bike in so easy.
Will look again when there is more range and active cruise control.
Thanks again.
Derek you would have loved the van display at fully charged. Even had a refuse truck. And the id buss looks a lot better in the flesh.
I've heard a larger battery is coming so that's the range issue potentially sorted. A good old fashioned key is hard to beat. but I do like keyless entry and start, champagne problems I'm told.
I was at Fully Charged this year on the Friday! In and out with work so no video content.
Derek, another great review. I’m in the market for a 6-7 seater so this fits the bill. (Currently drive a 7 seat VW Touran). I’m not mad about the design though. Any idea on safety rating? Particularly for passengers (kids) in the back? Or any ideas what else might be coming to the Irish market with 6+ seats?
Thanks again, Kevin
Thanks for the comment Kevin. Let me check safety rating with Citroen Ireland. I recently reviewed the Mercedes Benz EQB (7 seater). Marcus are launching a MPV in a few weeks I believe. Not much else I know of on the horizon
Here you go Kevin. 4/5 stars Euro NCAP www.euroncap.com/en/results/citro%C3%ABn/berlingo/33738
Does the Peugeot version look a bit nicer maybe?
Nice car and a good van 'conversion'. I've always liked the look of it and the down to earth honesty of the Berlingo. I won''t be buying one though as the model I was seriously considering is the shorter version, the longer one not needed for my use.
It needs a bigger battery too which I assume will come in time. Not being given the choice of size though - as in all other reviews I've seen, other countries of course - is a huge disappointment.
So my almost certain purchase is now a non purchase. Which is a pity.
Great review :-)
Thanks for the comment Alun. I suppose importers are having a tough time trying to figure out and order what they think the market will want. Maybe importing the smaller length from Northern Ireland? A bigger battery would be great but not sure it will ever arrive with this form factor.
Is there a frunk in this option? I'd like to see what's under the bonnet in the video.
Thanks for the question Marcin. Apologies, no frunk. I'll try and show it in future reviews
Are there any 7 seat Hybrids about ?
Thanks for the comment. Not to my knowledge
6:20 Toll coins maybe, seems like a better location than whatever tiny thing is in the centre? Not that anyone should be using those for that these days. 😜
I've spotted that on some models in some markets there is a dial for tractions control mode selection. See the far right image on the carousel www.gridserve.com/electric-leasing/cars/citroen/berlingo/e-berlingo-electric-estate/100kw-flair-xtr-m-50kwh-5dr-auto-2022
11:26 was that meant to be kw/h. 😆 You had it right on the 1st two - the old "brain fart" strikes again. ;)
I should have just shut up at that stage
@@NevoEVReviewIreland 😂
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Thanks for the comment
100kW charging, not kWh
Correct. Nearly 300 videos and I usually get it right but sometimes it slips out. Apologies
Love the crappy colour seats. Typical Citroen 💯
🤣🤣🤣 it would be wrong if it was any other way
130 km range in winter. It's a joke
Not great unfortunately
Hi
Derek, nice review, but I have this car, absolutely rubbish, only good size and space, good for school dropping and elderly for shopping,
Fair enough! Sorry to hear it's not great
@@NevoEVReviewIreland , I never recommend anyone this model, investing money £30k just like put it in bin box
@@sebastiankingsly-r5u I’m looking at this as we need a larger car/van for my wife’s work. What’s the issue with it?
@@richardthegreat the only thing i can think of is the range. It is a bit limited, but if you don't do a lot of trips longer than 120/180 km(winter/summer) then this won't be much of a nuisance. But the fast charging capability is decent, so the occasional longer trip is possible. If that suits your needs, i'd recommend a test drive.
I'll do mine literally tomorrow, we are also looking for a car with a bit more space :-)