Vans
Welcome to the DrivingElectric vans hub page. We're here to help you decide if an electric van is right for your business
If you’re thinking of buying an electric van you’ve come to the right place. Even if you’re just looking to learn more about what electric commercial vehicles can offer, we can help.
It’s a fact that electrification is coming to all areas of the car and van market but the big problem facing businesses in particular is knowing when to take the plunge. Technology is developing fast and so is the range of electric van options available, the trick is understanding whether an electric van can suit your requirements and then knowing which one to choose.
That’s exactly what we’re here to assist you with. On this page you’ll find all our latest commercial vehicle news, reviews and features covering electric vans, plug-in hybrid vans and all the associated issues from charging and range anxiety to taxation and finance.
Here’s some key advice to get you started...
Would an electric van suit your business?
The big question for businesses. Would the switch to electric work for you right now?
Electric vs diesel vans: which would be better for you?
What are the pros and cons of electric and traditional diesel vans? We map them out to help you reach a decision.
We’ve tested them all and these are the models we rate most highly right now.
More electric van advice…
- Electric van charging guide
- Electric van payloads explained
- How to run a zero-emissions van
- Should you buy a used electric van?
Just scroll down for all of our electric van content...
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Electric vs diesel vans: which would be better for you?
Electric vs diesel vans: which would be better for you?
Struggling to decide between going electric or sticking with diesel? You’re not alone. Read on to find out the pros and cons of each type of van
29 Jun 2022
1,972bhp Ford Electric SuperVan can do 0-62mph in under two seconds
1,972bhp Ford Electric SuperVan can do 0-62mph in under two seconds
Based on the new E-Transit Custom, the Electric SuperVan has made its debut 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed
23 Jun 2022
Vauxhall Vivaro-e Hydrogen review
Vauxhall Vivaro-e Hydrogen review
The Vivaro-e Hydrogen offers the ideal combination of zero greenhouse gas emissions and a good range, but it’s held back by the UK’s lack of hydrogen …
16 Jun 2022
New 2022 Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric minibus and van: prices, specs and range
New 2022 Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric minibus and van: prices, specs and range
VW’s retro-inspired ID. Buzz gets a 258-mile range and £57,115 starting price; order books open in July
16 Jun 2022
New electric vans arriving in 2022
New electric vans arriving in 2022
The electric-van market has taken off in the last couple of years, with numerous new models launched by manufacturers and even more on the way...
15 Jun 2022
Top 10 best electric vans 2022
Top 10 best electric vans 2022
Electric vans make perfect sense for businesses of all types, and the competition is hotting up fast. Here are our picks for the best zero-emissions w…
15 Jun 2022
The UK electric car grant and electric van grant explained
The UK electric car grant and electric van grant explained
In June 2022, the UK government plug-in grant ended for passenger cars. However, you can still get money off motorcycles, mopeds, vans, taxis and truc…
14 Jun 2022
Renault Master E-TECH van review
Renault Master E-TECH van review
The Renault Master E-TECH is one of the largest electric vans around, but its scope is somewhat limited by its range
7 Jun 2022
Fiat E-Doblo compact electric van announced
Fiat E-Doblo compact electric van announced
Italian brand's commercial vehicle range expands with new model, available in panel-van and crew-cab configurations
7 Jun 2022
Citroen My Ami Cargo: pricing revealed for electric city LCV
Citroen My Ami Cargo: pricing revealed for electric city LCV
The commercial version of Citroen’s electric city car will start from £7,995 when it goes on sale later this year alongside the regular two-seat Ami
24 May 2022
Kia unveils large-scale electric van production plans
Kia unveils large-scale electric van production plans
Korean firm aims to produce 100,000 electric 'purpose-built vehicles' (PBVs) a year, starting in 2025
18 May 2022
Mercedes eSprinter review
Mercedes eSprinter review
The Mercedes eSprinter electric van offers plenty of cargo space, but it's limited by its short range and single bodystyle
11 May 2022
All-new Ford E-Transit Custom electric van unveiled
All-new Ford E-Transit Custom electric van unveiled
The fully electric version of the UK’s most popular vehicle will arrive in early 2023, with more details to be released later this year
9 May 2022
Peugeot e-Boxer review
Peugeot e-Boxer review
The French brand’s large electric van gets the basics right, but range isn’t the best and its aftermarket-conversion status is very obvious
5 May 2022
Citroen e-Relay review
Citroen e-Relay review
Despite a choice of body styles and battery packs, Citroen’s largest electric van is a bit too rough around the edges to match the best in this rapidl…
4 May 2022
Vauxhall Movano-e large electric van gets bigger battery for 2022
Vauxhall Movano-e large electric van gets bigger battery for 2022
The Movano-e sits above the Vivaro-e and Combo-e; for 2022, its battery size has been increased from 70 to 75kWh, giving an extra 15 miles of range
3 May 2022
Ford E-Transit review
Ford E-Transit review
The Ford E-Transit is a game-changer for the electric van market thanks to its a relatively long range, 115kW rapid charging and the variety of panel …
27 Apr 2022
New 2022 Ford E-Transit electric van: details, specification and prices
New 2022 Ford E-Transit electric van: details, specification and prices
The full-size electric Transit van has had a £5,000 price hike before the first examples have even been delivered
25 Apr 2022
Electric Ford Tourneo Custom teased ahead of 9 May debut
Electric Ford Tourneo Custom teased ahead of 9 May debut
Ford's electric van line-up will feature five models by 2024, including a zero-emissions version of the Transit Custom
21 Apr 2022
Fiat E-Scudo review
Fiat E-Scudo review
Fiat’s medium-sized electric van offers just over 200 miles’ range and clever cargo solutions, but lacks the Ducato’s more impressive technology
14 Apr 2022
Tesla Semi truck: specs, price and on-sale date
Tesla Semi truck: specs, price and on-sale date
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reiterated that the pure-electric Semi lorry will enter production in 2023, along with the Roadster supercar and Cybertruck pi…
8 Apr 2022
DFSK EC35 electric van review
DFSK EC35 electric van review
New Chinese electric van promises to be a budget alternative to more established names
15 Mar 2022
Renault Kangoo E-TECH electric (2011-2021) review
Renault Kangoo E-TECH electric (2011-2021) review
With a wide choice of body styles, the Renault Kangoo electric is more versatile than its main rivals – although this version has now been discontinue…
1 Mar 2022
Volkswagen ID. Buzz prototype review
Volkswagen ID. Buzz prototype review
Volkswagen’s first pure-electric van and minibus aren’t hitting the road until much later this year, but things do seem promising on our early drive o…
21 Feb 2022