Tag: Electric Van

Clean air zones helping to drive electric van adoption, data shows

Insights compiled by Leasing.com show that the UK's area-specific Low Emission Zones (LEZs) and Clean Air Zones (CAZs) are seeing stronger levels of fully-electric van adoption, as businesses move to avoid costly charges to...

Electric van sales see 40.3% year-on-year rise in the UK

Much in the same fashion as electric car sales in the UK, battery-electric vans (below 4.25 tonnes) have recorded their best ever month of sales in the UK, with 4,215 such vehicles sold across...

Best electric vans in 2025

For businesses wishing to switch their business fleets to electric van options, the time has never been easier, with an increasingly wide selection of vehicles from multiple manufacturers now on the market. A report earlier...

UK government commits £120m to boost rollout of electric vans, taxis, and motorbikes

The UK Department for Transport is committing a further £120 million towards growing the EV industry, specifically when it comes to uptake of electric vans, electric taxis, and electric motorbikes. The funding, which was confirmed...

Farizon SV electric vans arrive in the UK ahead of 2025 launch

Farizon SV electric vans arrive in the UK, with sales starting in Q1 2025 and deliveries in Q2. Eight panel van variants, offering up to 247-mile WLTP range, 1,390 kg payload, and 13 m³ load...

Flexis sets new standards in urban logistics with next-gen electric fleet

Flexis unveils three EV models on a cutting-edge skateboard platform with SDV tech, built for Europe’s urban logistics. Production to kick off at Renault’s Sandouville plant, with first deliveries in 2026. Big players under the likes...

Hyundai Motor considers supplying rebadged EVs to General Motors

Just months after General Motors and Hyundai Motor signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on vehicles, supply chains, and clean energy technology, the Korean auto giant has revealed potential plans to supply its...

Kia PV5 set to be revealed at UK CV show, as electric van market heats up

Kia's UK debut of its new electric van series will take place at the Commercial Vehicle (CV) show this April, as Kia readies up to enter a market with an increasingly high level of...

Review of the Ford E-Transit: a familiar face with an electric heart

The Ford E-Transit retains the classic Transit design and practicality while offering electric benefits. This EV provides a smooth, quiet ride with plenty of power and a decent range (up to 196 miles). The...

Geely’s Farizon SV electric van set for UK launch

Farizon Auto, the commercial vehicle branch of Chinese automaker Geely, is set for a UK launch, with its Farizon SV electric van launching in the country next year - with sales starting in the...

B&Q begins electrifying its delivery fleet

One of the UK's largest DIY and home improvement chains, B&Q, has kickstarted the process of electrifying its home delivery fleet with the arrival of electric trucks to its fleet of home delivery vehicles. These...

Centrica to install solar panels on 2,500 of its electric vans, with Genie Insights

British energy firm, Centrica, who operate one of the largest electric commercial van fleets in the country, have announced a planned installation of solar panels on the roof of 2,500 electric vans in its...
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Europcar adds small electric vans to its UK rental fleet

Rental car and van agency, Europcar, has added a 'significant volume' of small-sized electric vans to its UK rental fleet. Available on longer term leases of three months and higher, Europcar hopes the addition will...

UK’s cheapest electric van revealed: The Dacia Spring Cargo

Dacia has revealed a fully-electric car derived van, in the form of the Dacia Spring Cargo. Based heavily on the Dacia Spring EV, already one of the cheapest electric cars on sale in Europe, the...

Kia displays upcoming fully-electric vans, at IAA Transportation

Kia revealed its upcoming fully-electric light commercial vehicles at this weeks IAA Transportation in Hannover, as its gears up to start production of these new EVs next summer. With what Kia is calling its new...

BYD continues European commercial EV expansion, with new EVs displayed at IAA

With BYD already grabbing a significant share of the electric car market in Europe with EVs such as the Atto 3 and Dolphin, the manufacturer now plans to dominate the electric van and truck...

Renault urban electric van concept unveiled, at IAA

Renault unveiled its plan for future urban-focused electric vans, unveiling the 'ZFlexEVan' concept vehicle. The concept was created by Flexis, the joint venture firm consisting of Renault Group, Volvo Group, and logistics firm CMA CGM. Designed...

Nissan launches the Townstar Crew Van in the UK, with an affordable electric variant designed for businesses

Nissan launches the Townstar Crew Van in the UK for businesses and fleets. Features include foldable second-row seats for versatile cargo space and a comfortable five-seater option. Electric variant offers up to 162 miles range, rapid...

Energising a Better Britain: Vauxhall is flying the flag for electric vans on UK TV

Vauxhall's "Energising a Better Britain" campaign showcases its electric vans and partnerships with British Gas and OpenReach. The campaign includes a TV ad on ITV, Channel 4, and Sky, highlighting Vauxhall's leadership in electric vans. Vauxhall's...

Calling for increased support for electric vans amid record van market growth

Van market sees 16 months of growth, yet -42.4% dip in April battery electric van registrations lowers market share to 4.9%. Nissan and Maxus exceed 10% ZEV target for electric van sales; hurdles remain for...

Our top 5 standout vehicles from the Commercial Vehicle Show 2024

EVs took centre stage at the recent CV Show, with UK debuts and new EV models announced. Our top picks include Canoo LDV 190, B-ON Pelkan, Mercedes eActros 400, Maxus eDeliver 5, and Ford e-Transit...

Chery and B-ON launch joint venture to accelerate electric van adoption in the Europe and North America

Chery and B-ON team up to launch electric vans in Europe and North America. Their joint venture introduces the Pelkan, offering impressive payload capacity and battery options. Chery's investment and engineering support boost B-ON's capabilities, while...

Revolutionary TUAL powerbank tech redefines electric van charging

TUAL's PowerBank Pro-Charging solutions aim to transform electric light commercial vehicle (eLCV) charging, boosting productivity for enterprise fleets. TUAL tackles fleet-vehicle charging challenges, potentially saving businesses up to £150,000 per vehicle over five years due...

On the road with the new electric B-ON Pelkan

ElectricDrives took the all-electric B-ON Pelkan for an electrifying spin. The Pelkan lineup offers two models, 43 and 54, with distinct battery capacities and ranges. Pricing for the Pelkan vans is expected to range from £30,000...
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