- For businesses looking to clean up their transportation, 2026 is the perfect time to look for the best electric vans – with more models and variations on the market than ever.
- With significant improvements to battery range and payload capacity, the newest electric vans are a big step up from some of the earlier electric vans that originally came to market.
- These are some of the best electric vans to buy in 2026.
What is the best electric van to buy in 2026?
Farizon SV
Chinese automaker Geely’s commercial vehicle branch, Farizon, has entered the electric van sector with the Farizon SV. This model is one of the first electric newcomers to enter a market that has conventionally consisted of long-established and trusted brands, such as Ford, Vauxhall, and Renault.
The specification and value proposition offered by the Farizon SV could be enough to tempt fleet operators and tradespeople alike away from established rivals. Standard equipment that is unavailable on electric rivals, like an onboard payload weight monitoring system, should tick a significant convenience box.
Drivetrain-wise, 227 horsepower is delivered to the front wheels. Depending on the size of battery specified, drivable range stands at up to 247 miles on a combined cycle, giving it the capability of long-distance transport. All Farizon SVs have a maximum braked towing capacity of 2,000kg, whilst maximum internal payload stands at 1,390kg, depending on specification.
Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro Electric
The Vivaro Electric is one of the most popular electric vans on the market, and considering its price to performance ratio, its easy to see why. A WLTP combined range of around 219 miles is on offer, while maximum payload stands at 1,000kg.
Even in this most affordable ‘Prime’ trim level, the Vivaro Electric still packs a Apple Carplay/Android Auto-enabled touchscreen, automatic headlights, and cruise control. For those looking for a smaller electric van, Vauxhall and Opel also offer their Combo van in fully-electric form.
Ford e-Transit Custom
The Transit van has been a firm favourite of tradespeople for decades, and Ford is hoping that long-standing reputation can continue into the electric era with the e-Transit custom. It also includes Ford’s ‘Pro Power’ technology, allowing 2.3kW worth of power to be outputted to external devices such as laptops, lights, and electric tools, whilst off the grid.
Ford is offering the e-Transit custom in both panel van, double-cab, multi-cab, and kombi (up to 9-seater) configurations.
Kia PV5
The Kia PV5 is the manufacturer’s first pop at an electric van, and it’s already off to a good start. Last year, a cargo variant of the PV5 set a world record for the longest distance travelled on a single charge, with a full payload, in a light electric van. In this record, the PV5 managed over 430 miles on a single charge, showing just how far EV technology has come.
The PV5 is available in a number of variants, from cargo panel vans to a passenger variant which seats up to seven.
