Goupil and Thermo King have introduced an all-electric refrigerated delivery solution combining the Goupil G4+ utility vehicle with the Thermo King E-200e MAX refrigeration unit. The integration is designed for temperature-controlled deliveries in city centres, low-emission zones and peri-urban areas.
Designed, engineered and assembled in France, the G4+ features a 30 kWh lithium battery providing up to 160 km (99 miles) of range. The vehicle has a turning radius of 4.37 m (14.3 ft), keyless entry and start, an automatic electric parking brake and power steering. Its refrigerated configuration offers more than 900 kg (1,984 lb) of payload and 4.5 m³ (159 cu ft) of usable cargo volume.
The Thermo King E-200e MAX is an all-electric refrigeration unit from the E-Lite portfolio, powered by the vehicle battery during driving and deliveries. It can also connect to a 220 V external power supply during extended stationary periods. The system supports chilled and frozen applications down to -18 °C (-0.4 °F), with single- and multi-temperature operation. Reverse-cycle technology provides rapid temperature pulldown and recovery after door openings, while holdover capability helps maintain temperature between stops.
The integrated solution connects vehicle and refrigeration data through the MyGoupil digital portal. Fleet operators can remotely monitor cargo temperature, door openings, vehicle location, battery charge and refrigeration unit status. The platform also provides real-time alerts and automated compliance reports, accessible from computers, tablets and smartphones.
The refrigerated G4+ is already being used by Promocash Agen in France for deliveries to foodservice professionals. The compact vehicle is intended to simplify manoeuvring and parking in city centres while accommodating full delivery rounds.
“Our customers operate in constrained urban environments under constant pressure. They need an agile, robust vehicle that keeps their operations running while ensuring a controlled total cost of ownership. That is exactly what this integration delivers,” said Jérôme Mainguet, Key Accounts Manager at Goupil.
