Stellantis has started production of ‘Cargo Box’ Luton versions of its large fully electric vans under its in-house conversion programme.

Converted at the Italian Atessa plant, where the group’s Citroën Relay, Fiat Professional Ducato, Peugeot Boxer and Vauxhall Movano large vans are manufactured, the new Luton versions will be available in two models.

The smaller variant offers cargo capacity of 18.3m3 along with interior dimensions of 4,230mm length, 2,032mm width and 2,150mm height.

For customers needing extra cargo space, the L4 configuration expands the cargo volume to 20.5m3 with an internal length of 4,500mm and a height of 2,300mm.

Both are based on the battery electric chassis cab version, which features a 270hp motor with 410Nm of torque and pairs it with a 110kWh battery, for a driving range of up to 323km (201 miles).

At the same time, Stellantis has enhanced the battery electric versions of its large vans with a new 22kW AC charging option, which allows for a full recharge in six hours, halving charging time compared to the standard 11kW solution.

The Luton box van conversions are offered under Stellantis’ growing CustomFit conversion and customisation programme, which now covers 50% of Stellantis Pro One CV production and also includes integration with solutions developed in collaboration with a network of over 550 certified partners worldwide.

The inhouse conversion programme cuts lead times for vehicle operators and is also said to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

The Atessa plant features more than 1.2 million square meters of surface area, and is billed as the largest factory in Europe exclusively dedicated to light commercial vehicles. It also exports globally, with 80% of production heading out to 75 countries worldwide.

Anne Abboud, head of Stellantis Pro One division, said: “The launch of the Cargo Box BEV confirms the outstanding journey of this plant dedicated to proactively and quickly meeting the needs of our professional clients, according to the principles of efficiency, maximum quality and time to market. Stellantis Pro One’s offering is unmatched in terms of range breadth and flexibility.”

The new Stellantis Luton box conversions are expected to launch in the UK later this year, with prices still to be announced.