IS THIS THE BEST ELECTRIC VAN? VAUXHALL VIVARO-E - Electrician Life

IS THIS THE BEST ELECTRIC VAN? VAUXHALL VIVARO-E
So we all know how the first Electric Van went... well it's time for full-electric vehicle redemption in a Van that truly is fit for purpose on paper. In this episode of Artisan Electrics, we take a trip to collect potential the 'best eclectic van' currently on the market from a super futuristic location. Stay tuned until the end too for a sneak peek of an exciting upcoming video.
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00:00 A New Electric Van
00:45 Chauffeured
02:33 GRIDSERVE
04:07 Vivaro-E
05:36 Step One
07:03 Van Highlights
09:18 Charging Cables
10:08 DC Charging
11:50 Solar Power
12:58 Back Inside
14:08 Hit The Road
16:00 Drive Modes
16:46 This Is The Issue
18:29 I’ve Gotta Say
19:17 Where Are They
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[@artisanelectrics]

Could you see the Vivaro-E joining your fleet? Let us know below...

[@kinross24]

Never mind fleet, what about a campervan conversion?

[@johnsutton360]

I drive one for work. Been using it for about 5 months now. Its a great van and range is about 120 to 130 fully loaded.

[@aleksi.]

The new Volkswagen Buzz gargo is almost here so I would personally wait for it if you have a change to get it.

[@electriclee]

I have a Toyota proace electric which basically the same van, been using it for 3 months now and never needed to use a public charger, I can get about 170 miles from a single charge, still charge it every night as I never know what the next day might intel.

[@andrewuk8363]

But did you find the windscreen de-icer button or are you planning on doing it with a hands on approach?

[@adeytecnic]

You would normally aim to charge up to 80% On a rapid charger. The last 20 slow down considerably. Great van though 👌

[@Digitalblitz.]

B button is for regeneration braking… where you charge the batteries each time you ease off the accelerator pedal. I have Citroen e dispatch and I turn to either gain more miles or loose almost nothing when you drive in Eco mode and B button turned on. … which took me over 2 months to figure out 😢 and wasted £ 💷 due to driving regularly in normal and sport mode with B turned off. Please stay away from Sport mode as this drains the battery too quickly, it turns the van into a beast, super fast 💨 💨💨

[@raymyhill2]

Lee and Reubin were at home panicking when Jordan rang.

[@ianfromnyc]

Those Gridserve Electric Highway units (at the services) are capable of charging both connectors at 150kW at the same time, but they are currently limited to one connector at 60kW because they replaced 1x 50kW ex-Ecotricity units without upgrading the supply. GS say they have a project going around upgrading the supply at each location so that the full capabilities can be unlocked, but obviously that's a slow process subject to DNOs, planning permissions, site owners, etc.

[@jameskelly8148]

You need to load the rear with the same weight equivalent as your fully loaded vans. Then see what range you get.

[@TKevinBlanc]

I'll bet they are rated at full load. At least the Fords and VWs are.)

[@88tmilko]

Have a Vivaro E company van. About 120-130 miles in ECO 1/2 loaded is what I’m finding on average. Its awful on motorways but good around town. Charging is a faff if you only have access to Quick Chargers. I love the smooth fast drive of the ev but would have the diesel engine instead if possible.

[@alexbrown2429]

Wicked van! Come across your vans every now an again around Cambridge, saw your Blue Caddy today, lovely looking van and great to see you keep it so clean🧽 keep up the good work love the videos 👍🏼

[@barkingupthetree]

The fence part got a lol from me! Really made me chuckle 😂 Another great video, keep it up guys!

[@phillipgwynne6580]

My confidence always grows a little in Electric vehicles pretty much every time I watch an Artisan video. I still think we are between 5-10 years until the charging infrastructure becomes more viable, that said things do seem to progress faster these days. Hopefully the Vauxhall will serve you and your business well. If not, maybe try another manufacturer for a month and say it will be featured on KZbin 🤣. That said, I honestly believe your channel really could help promote the right EV van when you find it!

[@chestermartin2356]

The charging network will progress with the number of vehicles on the road. It would be ridiculous to have a network similar to how we have petrol stations with relatively few EVs using them

[@phillipbridge5009]

And of course you kissed the main point that none of the existing power stations can keep up nor can "sustainable " generation....nuclear or coal is the only solution. And we forgot that we do all this in a clean environment while India and China buod a new coal station a day and have no controls or restrictions......lol And a one volcano would equal 5 years output of the entire world in one week....lalalala land is where people live.

[@ForTheBirbs]

Much better than the P.O.S conversion you have Jordan! Buyers remorse...? Nicely done with the loan of the Vauxhall. And a nice surprise for Rueben.

[@huwdavies6650]

B on Stelantis vehicles selects Regen on. It's not One pedal as you have in a Tesla but it gives you the equivalent of Engine Braking.

[@SteRumbelow]

Not pressing the start/stop button before getting out is exactly the same as not turning the key to turn your normal car off. The engine/ignition is still on, so I think that’s perfectly normal rather than a quirk!

[@artisanelectrics]

A lot of modern cars do now turn off if your in park and open the door, just varies from brand to brand.

[@SteRumbelow]

@@artisanelectrics ah, fair enough. I wasn’t aware of that.

[@cjmillsnun]

@@artisanelectrics You mean Tesla does that. Most don't.

[@Bom_Tutcher]

Brilliant video! The B on the Gear Selector is for more regenerative braking for a more efficient drive and get some more range around town!

[@wobby1516]

It’s the van I would definitely have bought. We run a service in the west of Ireland and need 150mile of range, however now retired.. I had VW synchro at £22000 18 years ago so this vans a good price.

[@cjmillsnun]

CCS - Combined Charging system. The reason being is that the socket in the car accepts AC (type 2) and DC rapid charging. B Mode is Braking mode as in stronger regen. Gridserve are waiting for a software update to allow both plugs to charge at once. Problem is, they have been waiting a year for the update.

[@markgilder9990]

Had mine since October 2021 and regularly do 180 mile round trips.

[@AdrianMcDaid]

How much would you say saved on fuel costs so far compared to diesel?

[@matthewfenney5088]

I was part of the build team in Braintree gridserve. Going the Electrics and the chargers

[@Marcel_Germann]

CCS = Combined Charging System, because CCS contains of a type 2 plug for AC charging and in addition 2 prongs for high power DC charge. So CCS ensures compatibility to both, AC and DC charging.

[@duniek86]

to be clear its CCS2 (like type2 + DC) - in USA they have CCS1 (type1 + DC)

[@electriclee]

B mode boost energy recovery when you lift your foot off the accelerator, it feels like heavy engine breaking, you can almost drive with one pedal.

[@seberdee8824]

Nearly all the supermarkets here in southern France have big solar panel covered parking spaces with chargers

[@susangeorginagraves854]

I have found that B mode on my Zoe, is extra battery mode. Where it regenerates where ever it can. It well extends my battery loads. Gets around extra 30%

[@locknut5382]

I second that. Our ZE50 R110 gains around 35% more range in B mode. We almost always use Eco mode too. In Summer, our range, when driven normally, and with a passenger and cargo, is slightly greater than Renault claim it to be.

[@DJTonyCMP3]

Wow what a van Jordan 👍

[@shane121]

Nice looking van, I know exactly where you was. Drive past it daily. Nice to see what it looks like inside.

[@andyclark1426]

Great video Jordan, CCS is combined charge system, I had a “normal” version of the vivaro last year and it was the most uncomfortable van I’ve ever had 😔, also have a guy on “call” for those faults that come in is a great idea, be good for Ruben to spend time with him, fault finding is always interesting

[@MetalMike50]

This is sponsored content, I'd take the video with a grain of salt. I haven't heard any criticism on the van so far.

[@illusionuk]

On the Vivaro-e the charging port is located near the front on the nearside (RHD models), but I note that it still has the flap where the fuel filler would be on a diesel version of the van. Is there anything behind this flap on the Vivaro-e?

[@colin7898]

I have the Peugeot E-Expert (same van different badge). Real world range varies a lot. Current average efficiency is 2.5 miles per kWh. (Normal mode - rarely use ECO) Range from 150 to 190 miles but very weather dependent. (75kW battery) Wind is your worst enemy. It’s as aerodynamic as a brick. In strong headwinds you need to draft behind a truck. Strong Headwinds can lower the range to as little as 130 miles. Use it at legal van speeds and you get good range. Motorway about 63mph gives best range. Spec it with the 11kw onboard charger option as I only have the 7kW onboard charger and wish I had upgraded. The electric doors and keyless ignition are options. Rear camera option also a great investment. Has 180 degree view when reversing which helps when backing out from a charger. HUD is great. This week been to Edinburgh, Hull and Norwich. (1200 miles) Last month 3000 miles. It goes a long way and charges really well at 97kwh. Absolutely love it. Comfortable too.

[@AdrianMcDaid]

How your fuel savings ?

[@colin7898]

@@AdrianMcDaid tough question to be exact but it’s about 50%. Cost charging at home is about £15 if I actually went 0-100%. Rapid Charging (Instavolt say at 50p per kWh from 10-80% (53kwh) £26.50 which is probably worst case unless I was absolutely desperate and went for Ionity!!) Diesel would cost me about £70 for about 400 miles when it was about £1.40 per litre. So home charging equivalent is £30 and rapid only is about £53. Ratio the fuel cost up to today and it would be about £85 per tank.

[@JasonDunlop247]

Terrific review. Thank you ☘️

[@Jay0903]

Love to see you treat your staff so well. Proper role model. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💫⭐️

[@ItsTotallyLewis]

Anyone else think this was goingto be in Luton? Corey must’ve felt a shiver

[@jimmym0117]

Although I just passed the domestic installer qualification, I still hope to buy this E-Van to develop my electrician career in the future.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

buúy ít chiéfvtoo

[@andypaddon8531]

Great video - my company are looking to get a fleet of E-vans - will forward this to my fleet chappie for consideration

[@N3MAID3S]

on the gear shifter, B is for an agressive regenerative braking, so if you let off the accelerator it will engine brake a lot, so you can literally drive without having to use the brakes, unless you gotta stop fully. We got a Peugeot Partner and it's kinda the same truck since they're all owned by PSA/Stellantis

[@thesteelrodent1796]

not owned by, but built by PSA. GM still owns Vauxhall, but just like most their compact cars are built by Suzuki, their vans and pickups are built by PSA and Toyota (depending on model)

[@N3MAID3S]

@@thesteelrodent1796 Vauxhall became a subsidiary of Stellantis in January 2021

[@marcusmaximus451]

Good and interesting vlog and also good comments by everyone. I am by no means an expert but something tells me that if technology allows the vehicle should produce its own electric via the turning of the wheels with power going into a heavy duty battery and also kinetic movement also generating electric, or even nuclear fusion inside a cell (safe of course) generating heat in a controlled module thereby powering the vehicle, best regards to you and everyone out there Mark from Billericay 😀👍🇬🇧

[@alzdeane]

That's what re-generative braking does, standard on pretty much EV ?

[@nigelweir3852]

Great choice , real world range 150+, depends on driver , motor way driving speed, has good charge rate but depends on availability’s of chargers

[@neojng]

Grid serve is right next to where I live, its sooooooooooooooo good haha

[@SgHawk144]

Excellent little blog. Van looks a big step up from the VW.

[@arronbloomberg605]

Great video

[@MrAustin241080]

What are the locks like as tradesmen vehicles are always broken in

[@PlanetCypher_]

@18:12 GridServe are rolling out updates on the chargers to allow dual charging, when they do, a sticker is added on the front of the unit.

[@amarkhaliq]

10:04 Jordan waving goodbye to Electric VW Transporter 😂

[@artisanelectrics]

😂😂

[@grahamek86]

B mode in EVs is "battery" mode. It turns the throttle into a combined throttle / brake so that when you back off it'll aggressively use regenerative braking

[@giacobbe1993]

B stand for " Brake" mode but the concept is what you said

[@grahamek86]

@@giacobbe1993 indeed, my mental processing was flawed thanks to beer. My thinking was that it dumps more energy into the battery with a heavier braking effect, but I wrote battery instead.

[@RichardArblaster]

Great video, so if you did decide to get one, will you be sending the transporter back?

[@tc6907]

Having to actually turn a van off when you get out! What a ball ache hey 😂😂

[@bencoatesworth7731]

Sorry am all for the electric and hybrid cars and vans but one thing i will miss is the yank leaver hand break. Something about the satisfying tug u got to give to apply it

[@aaronpatterson1777]

i work for openreach and they have them vivaro-e and every one who has one have complained about them they dont get any sort of good rang and they dont have there heating on at all

[@RobFerrer]

I wish they'd do the larger range (or ideally a bit more) version for the Vivaro Life passenger van. We're stuck with a dirty diesel.

[@Ben02120]

B mode is just brake mode so extra energy regeneration when you let off the accelerator

[@TidyTransport]

CCS stands for Combined Charging System. The diesel Vivaro was a little underpowered for what I needed, especially when travelling in the highlands. Going up hills you had to drop at least one gear, (sometimes two) to maintain the speed/ Momentum. It was very comfortable mind you! I hope the EV version gets more punchy power delivery.

[@CRAZYCR1T1C]

I have the E expert 75kwh equivalent. The torque means you will be able to accelerate up that hill like it’s flatland.

[@TidyTransport]

@@CRAZYCR1T1C that makes sense, constant torque means better power up a hill. I bet I would eat the range somewhat though no?

[@sharonbraselton4302]

buúy volov fsst charibg vaper use vivoe etrc twilight movie

[@Gobbbbb]

@@sharonbraselton4302 huh?????????

[@leequinn6024]

Hi mate, any update on how the vivaro van and how you guys are coping with it ?👍

[@puntoboy_gaming]

Those are the old Ecotricity Gridserve chargers I think. The firmware hasn't been updated to allow dual charging.

[@sharonbraselton4302]

thatsvçhef wat all ev dul charged dublechare mph per hour 2 fsst chef kw per hurs

[@Sparklife-UK]

Tell Elijah to get those st stickers off his wing mirrors 😂

[@1234jjh]

B on my electric car is re gen braking so when you let off the accelerator it brakes for you and also charges your car at the same time 👍🏻

[@1234jjh]

Basically one pedal driving

[@daves4026]

Great video can you get an 8 by 4 sheet in on edge in the back please?

[@skinbazz1226]

It will still spank mileage in the winter but if your working local electric vehicles are awesome.

[@JoneKone]

Kemppi Chargers work properly you can charge on all the ports, and it splits the power with a "power router"

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video 😊

[@artisanelectrics]

Glad you enjoyed

[@andrewpowell6457]

What's it like when you load it full of stuff, range wise.

[@gerardbonus5354]

Speed difference interesting. I did not realise the VW had implemented a speed limit. Also your BW is fully loaded ~ what 3/4 Tonnes in metric?

[@stevefo1524]

Does this come in a crew Cab? (With 5 or 6 seats)

[@benpaynter]

Those Gridserve chargers with two outlets will allow dual charging but they're waiting for an update. To be fair to Gridserve they have communicated this with the public previously. Still frustrating though

[@benYMSB]

The “B” button, when active, gives your van a bit of a charge when you use your breaks.

[@neilwiddison6529]

As a self employed tiler a little battery van would be ideal for me doing about 40 is miles a day. But the cost of buying on is well out of my reach and to lease one would take god knows how long to be financially worth will.

[@chrisj170678]

0-80% in 45 mins @ 100kw - The last 20% takes quite a bit longer

[@gowron492]

B mode turns up the regenerative braking (wish it was default)..

[@sclm55]

Looking into EV vans. Tanks for the review. Though not thorough, it did provide some insight. I am an electrician in the states. So I see you have great taste in tools!

[@artisanelectrics]

No problem!

[@sharonbraselton4302]

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[@stephenbuckley6889]

Hi Jordan I don't know if you are aware but the Tesla superchargers are now open for anyone with CCS chargers.

[@jackobei17]

I wonder what the range will be when its fully loaded

[@shadeauto3373]

Vauxhall/ I mean/ Peugeot, beating the giant VAG group. only a matter of time, I trust Jordan's assessment's

[@kieranmccreedy271]

So you listened to me on the electric Vivaro, Expert, Dispatch!!! 👏🏻 Paying for the badge with that pitiful VW!

[@carholic-sz3qv]

The ABT car was a really bad failure tbh, they should have at least put a 50-60kwh battery on it.

[@camwinstone]

Also ProAce and Ulysses.

[@kieranmccreedy271]

@@camwinstone I assume you mean Fiat Scudo? All the same van tbf On a business lease factoring VED, fuel and maintenance I wouldn’t be surprised if the electric one was cheaper too!

[@camwinstone]

@@kieranmccreedy271 yes, didn’t realise Fiat had different names for passenger/Cargo version.

[@jsptravels]

Seeing quite a few fleet operators replace the ENV200 with these, we’ve had a couple of them for a little while now .. (1,000 on order)

[@sharonbraselton4302]

wroñg

[@ColinPrince]

It looks very nice, better than the VW. Unfortunately Holden/Vauxhall have left Australia, so I guess that we won’t be seeing it here!

[@dexterco9773]

Cheeky post - I have an electric Exoert arriving April - bought electric Dispatch when I gave up waiting for it - let me know if you are interested.

[@stevehughes7224]

Have you got an update on Viviro-E

[@eugenegilleno9344]

A year on, and I’ve never seen one on the road.....they must be popular ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Youtubecensoredmyusername]

Have a feeling Cory would have featured a guided tour of the battery storage area

[@aussiegruber86]

I wish we had some options for vans in Australia

[@johnowen7061]

I believe that Gridserve charger are waiting on software to use both sides at the same time.

[@0wnage718]

Quick question guys has anyone had a charger fitted and have an MG ZSEV? My father has one and he is now on his second different charger and neither will charge the car overnight?

[@timallen6025]

Big fan of electric double side doors . No “slam bang, builders van” 35times a day on a street! And hands free, what’s not to like?

[@philhicks5818]

All the vivaro range has 2 sliding doors , I’ve just took delivery of a new vivaro elite , nice van but couldn’t afford the electric version , 50k ☹️

[@ThePalmen1]

B is usually one pedal mode.

[@joshstrom2791]

I literally test drove one and spoke to vauxhall about it I'm a electrician and the main dealer said stay clear it wouldn't be suitable for me as the miles aren't great so I got a t6 instead

[@bernardcharlesworth9860]

I have found mine to be best van I have owned but so many people going electric we will have to lobby parliament to get something done about EV charging infrastructure.

[@carlseddon2392]

A bit cheeky that, charge it up at the customers house. Get lost, charge it up at your own home haha.

[@vd8642]

Phew glad it wasn’t frosty lol

[@Christopher_T_Paul]

If you can charge your electric van from your own supply, then they are cheap to run. If you have to rely on public rapid charging then it gets qute expensive. On top of this there is a hefty price tag to buy new.

[@joenest2122]

You got it for a month?! I asked Vauxhall for an extended test drive of 24hrs and was told "no - test drives are 30-45 minutes". I explained I couldn't make the deicison to swap my Transporter for an electric Vivaro in 45 minutes, but they weren't interested in trying to secure a sale.

[@benitopussolini544]

That's because they know it's shit!

[@sharonbraselton4302]

chief csn

[@richardwalsh5882]

Citroën gave me my ë-Dispatch for 24 hours (having already given me a test drive in it) as a demonstrator before becoming the lawful and legal owner of it.

[@krbuilders4685]

CCS - combined charging system

[@Trucker_Tim]

CCS stands for combined charging system

[@Toneightydarts]

B mode is breaking mode a bit like the one pedal breaking in the tesla drive my car in B mode all the time try it out!

[@pllot7072]

B stands for Balls Deep. It's a new varient of L but deeper. ;)

[@billyflanagan9657]

I love mine I run it to 50% then do a quick top off 12 min to 80%

[@nigelweir3852]

Ccs used to be cant charge successfully but not any more, your van will only take 100 max which is fast enough , you will never be zero and will likely stop at 90% , so it will take less than 30 minutes from 10 to 80 %

[@richardsheppard5881]

Yes eco mode normal mode and power mode

[@SteveODonnell]

B mode on the Vauxhall is the regen brake mode.

[@thesalopgardener]

VW Transporter the iPhone of the van world. They're basically great to look at but are just the same van. Our sparkies of choise went from Transporters (had them since the T3!) to Transits about 8 years ago and have never looked back. Better value for money, better spec. Interestingly they moved to Vauxhall last year because they felt the Transits were soing the way of Transporters, and were getting bells and whistles to look the part but were basivally the same van. Intersting ro see your thoughts on the EV variant.

[@hdsempro62]

Nice Opel

[@PaulMorris-UK]

Load it up with a tonne and see what it does with range?

[@zjzozn]

🌈

[@olivermyers8577]

Don’t forget the upcoming VW ID Buzz van that should be even better and been getting rave reviews ! Available later this year.