Although its production ceased in 2005, the Citroën C15 van (which was the commercial derivative of the Visa and successor to the Acadiane built between 1978 and 1987) is still very well known and appreciated thanks to a reputation as a robust small means of transport , reliable and almost indestructible.
Its name is linked to the maximum weight on the ground - the most loaded vehicle - which was 1.5 tonnes but what gave rise to this myth was its speed of 140 km/h which at the time made it one of the most fastest in its category.
And also the fact that just a year after its launch it was offered with a diesel engine, also in this case becoming a pioneer model in the field of light commercial vehicles.
Produced starting in 1984 in the Spanish Double Chevron plant in Vigo, the C15 was the first model to exceed one million units in that factory and closed its glorious career with specimen number 1,181,407.
Among other things, Citroen derived the first regularly marketed electric vehicle from the C15.
This version was tested extensively starting in 1987 in the Brussels area in 1987 and went on sale two years later.
This model - produced in 402 units - had an electric motor with 10 kW (13 HP) rated power and offered a range of up to 100 km.
However, everything was penalized by the size and weight of the lead batteries, which reduced the loading possibilities.
But - as a precursor of modern electric vehicles - it proposed specific solutions to increase autonomy, such as heating ensured by a small diesel tank or with other functions - such as the windshield wiper or radio - served by dependent on a 12 Volt auxiliary battery and 55 Ah.
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