Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen: Premiere at Michelin subsidiary Watea

Peugeot, a subsidiary of Stellantis, is also embarking on the hydrogen era nearly simultaneously with its sister companies Citroen and Opel by producing the first e-Expert Hydrogen. This vehicle is set to be delivered to Michelin's new subsidiary brand, Watea, which specializes in green mobility solutions. The van is distinguished by the seamless integration of the entire "Mid-Power Plug-in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric" system into the engine compartment and underbody. The compact package requires no compromises on loading volume and ensures a low center of gravity, which is expected to enhance handling, road behavior, and agility. 

"With the e-Expert Hydrogen, Peugeot is taking the lead in a future zero-emission technology that is particularly relevant for the light commercial vehicle market. The hydrogen-electric technology allows for intensive daily use without recharging – a crucial advantage for professionals who need to cover several hundred kilometers on the highway in one day and then enter emission-restricted urban areas. The hydrogen technology developed by Stellantis makes such applications possible," promotes Linda Jackson, Global CEO of Peugeot.

The market launch of the e-Expert Hydrogen occurs just 15 months after the introduction of the battery-electric model in 2020, which was named "International Van of the Year" at the beginning of 2021. The Hydrogen is based on the e-Expert and will initially be produced in Hordain, France (in northern France), and then modified at the Stellantis hydrogen technology competence center's production facilities in Rüsselsheim, Germany.