GUGO Tourer 250

Battery and motor

The Tourer 250 is the passenger version of GUGO’s 250 electric van series, which also includes the Maximus 250 cargo van. GUGO links to a brochure for it on its official website, but that file contains only images, so the figures here come from PakWheels. PakWheels lists a 42 kWh battery and an electric motor of about 80 to 81 hp driving through an automatic gearbox. It quotes a charging time of around 8.5 hours. A range for the Tourer specifically has not been published; PakWheels gives 225 to 300 km for the 250 series, with the lower figure more likely in real use when carrying passengers.

Size and practicality

PakWheels lists the 250 series at 4,500 mm long, 1,680 mm wide and 1,985 mm tall, with 170 to 190 mm of ground clearance and 185/70 R14 tyres on steel wheels. It gives seating of 2 to 11 people across the series, but does not state the Tourer’s exact seat count. PakWheels notes that the van shares its body shape with the DFSK C37, which should help with the supply of body parts. Its reviewers also mention that rear legroom in the Tourer is tight.

Equipment

GUGO has not published a Tourer equipment list. PakWheels lists Black and White as the colour choices for the 250 series. As a commercial-focused vehicle, buyers should expect basic equipment and confirm details such as airbags, air conditioning for rear passengers and seat layout with the dealer before booking. GUGO’s official website lists the Tourer 250 among its commercial models, next to the Maximus 250 and Maximus EC 31 cargo vans. PakWheels’ reviewers rate its running costs and home charging as strengths, but criticise charging problems and build quality.

Warranty

No warranty terms for the Tourer 250 have been published. For comparison, GUGO’s brochure for its larger Maximus EC 31 cargo van states a 1-year or 50,000 km general warranty and a 3-year or 100,000 km battery warranty, but this has not been confirmed for the Tourer.

Which variant to buy

There is a single version. Our opinion: the Tourer 250 makes most sense for fleet operators, schools, hotels and staff transport services that run fixed daily routes and can charge overnight at a depot. Fuel savings over a petrol or diesel van can be large on high daily mileage. However, the purchase price is high, the published information is thin, and PakWheels reported a long delivery time, so get a firm quote, delivery date and warranty in writing.