JE | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Morris Commercial |
Production | 2024 (to commence) [1] |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | Van |
Powertrain | |
Battery | 60 kW·h lithium-ion |
Range | 200 miles (estimate) |
The JE is a light commercial all-electric vehicle from the British-based Morris Commercial company. The retro-styled van is based on the 1949 Morris Commercial J-type and was first announced in 2017.
The JE was formally unveiled on 13 November 2019, with production announced to commence in 2021 with an expected price of around £60,000. [2]
The JE is powered by a rear-mounted electric motor and a 60kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The battery has 60kWh rapid charging capability and is claimed to have a range of around 200 miles. [3]
The JE has a payload of 1000kg and a 2.5-tonne gross weight.
It has been designed and developed in Worcestershire, but the location of production has not yet been unveiled. The company aims to produce 1000 a year. [4]
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