Citroën Berlingo électrique

In 2021, the ë-Berlingo was introduced, based on the third-generation Berlingo and using a drivetrain developed internally by the PSA Group.

The continuous power rating is 15.5 kW (20.8 hp); the motor operates at a nominal 400 V.[4] It is a brushed DC electric motor ("continuous current with separate excitation")[3]: 100  which requires periodic maintenance to replace the carbon brushes.

[3]: 43 Numerous factors affect energy consumption, including terrain, weather, vehicle speed, and controller efficiency.

When driven faster than 50 mph (80 km/h), the Berlingo électrique controller starts to heat up and becomes less efficient.

[3]: 44  In the conventional Berlingo all the indicator lights are shown at the ignition position to check bulb condition.

When the ignition key is moved to the start position, which is spring-loaded and returns to the second (ignition) detent, the main traction battery relay is energised, causing an audible clunk, and the traction battery is connected to the motor.

The STOP warning light is extinguished, and after either the Drive or Reverse position is selected, the accelerator can be used to move the vehicle as normal.

If the traction battery plug is connected, the STOP warning light flashes and the vehicle is unable to start.

[3]: 44 When the Drive position is selected, the green forward gear warning lamp in the instrument panel will illuminate.

The Téconoscope provides instantaneous energy flow information; the needle goes to the center ("0") when the vehicle is at rest, moving to the left ("ECO") when energy is being returned to the battery, and to the right (in green, orange, or red zones) to indicate the rate of charge depletion.

Rectangular warning lights at the bottom of the instrument panel are grouped in three clusters within a single row and include:[3]: 32–33 In order to minimise battery usage, a petrol driven heater is fully integrated to vehicle.

Charging may be performed using a domestic power connector, using a cord stored underneath the passenger's seat.

[3]: 48  With a 230 V/16 A supply, it takes approximately seven to eight hours to replenish the traction battery to 100% when starting from 20% with a domestic connection.

Under the front bonnet, the auxiliary/accessory battery can be accessed, along with the fusebox and several vehicle fluids (windshield washer, power steering, coolant, and brake).

[3]: 95 Battery watering must be done at regular intervals (approximately every 4,000 miles (6,400 km), depending on usage) and this can be done either at a dealership or by using a kit provided by a third party.

Since production ended the Nice Car Company has marketed a mini van and Modec has developed an electric commercial vehicle with a 2 tonne payload.

A regular (first generation) Citroën Berlingo