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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New Nissan electric van to be unveiled in September
New Nissan electric van to be unveiled in September
Forthcoming model will likely be a rebadged version of the latest Renault Kangoo E-TECH, and the replacement for the current e-NV200
9 Sep 2021
New 2021 Vauxhall Combo-e electric van: details, specs and prices
New 2021 Vauxhall Combo-e electric van: details, specs and prices
Vauxhall Combo-e small electric van is on sale now, joining Peugeot, Citroen and Toyota sister models; prices start from £25,238 after the plug-in van…
31 Aug 2021
Fiat E-Ducato electric van: prices, specs and details
Fiat E-Ducato electric van: prices, specs and details
The electric version of the Fiat Ducato is available to order now, with prices starting from £47,675 excluding VAT, after the government plug-in van g…
25 Aug 2021
Renault Trafic electric previewed by 'Hippie Caviar Hotel' luxury campervan concept
Renault Trafic electric previewed by 'Hippie Caviar Hotel' luxury campervan concept
Elaborate concept for Dusseldorf Caravan Salon is based on upcoming electric Renault Trafic E-TECH, which will arrive in 2022
18 Aug 2021
Peugeot e-Expert electric van: prices, specs and details
Peugeot e-Expert electric van: prices, specs and details
Peugeot's mid-size e-Expert electric van gets two battery sizes, three load lengths and a starting price of just over £25,000
13 Aug 2021
Toyota Proace Electric review
Toyota Proace Electric review
The Proace is a medium-sized electric van with over 200 miles of range, but it’s only available in one configuration
26 Jul 2021
Renault Master E-TECH: electric van gets new conversion options
Renault Master E-TECH: electric van gets new conversion options
The electric Renault Master E-TECH conversion range now includes Dropside, Luton Box and Tipper vans, alongside the existing Luton Low Loader, chassis…
22 Jul 2021
Citroen e-Relay electric van: pictures, specs, details and pricing
Citroen e-Relay electric van: pictures, specs, details and pricing
The Citroen e-Relay large zero-emissions electric van is now on sale, priced from £49,335
24 May 2021
Peugeot e-Boxer electric van: details, specs, pictures and price
Peugeot e-Boxer electric van: details, specs, pictures and price
The Peugeot e-Boxer large electric van is on sale now, priced from £49,335 and available in a variety of body sizes with a range of up to 139 miles
24 May 2021
2023 Vauxhall Vivaro-e Hydrogen van unveiled: pictures, specs and on-sale date
2023 Vauxhall Vivaro-e Hydrogen van unveiled: pictures, specs and on-sale date
The hydrogen fuel-cell version of the Vauxhall Vivaro-e will sit alongside the diesel and battery-electric variants of the van when it arrives in the …
17 May 2021
Mercedes eVito electric van review
Mercedes eVito electric van review
The latest Mercedes electric van boasts a 93-mile range, typically good build quality and ultra-low running costs
16 May 2021
Toyota Proace City Electric van confirmed for late-2021 launch in UK
Toyota Proace City Electric van confirmed for late-2021 launch in UK
The Toyota Proace City Electric van, based on the Stellantis Group small electric van platform, will arrive in October 2021
28 Apr 2021
2021 Toyota Proace Electric van: specifications and on-sale date
2021 Toyota Proace Electric van: specifications and on-sale date
Toyota will offer the Proace Electric in several sizes when it goes on sale later in 2021, with up to 205 miles of range
23 Apr 2021
VW Transporter electric: prices, specification and on-sale date
VW Transporter electric: prices, specification and on-sale date
The Volkswagen ABT eTransporter 6.1, a fully electric version of the Transporter van, is on sale now from just over £44,000 including VAT and after th…
24 Mar 2021
New 2023 Ford Transit Custom to offer electric and hybrid power
New 2023 Ford Transit Custom to offer electric and hybrid power
The next generation of the mid-size Ford Transit Custom van will get a fully electric, zero-emissions version
16 Mar 2021
Mercedes eSprinter electric van: price and specifications
Mercedes eSprinter electric van: price and specifications
New Mercedes eSprinter van offered in Progressive trim only, priced from £43,950 after grant and excluding VAT
11 Mar 2021
LEVC VN5 hybrid van review
LEVC VN5 hybrid van review
Like most electrified vans, the VN5 from taxi maker LEVC is quite steeply priced – but it's also spacious, well equipped and very cheap to run
5 Mar 2021
New Maxus eDeliver 9 electric van: prices, specs and on-sale date
New Maxus eDeliver 9 electric van: prices, specs and on-sale date
Maxus has unveiled a new, larger fully electric van to slot in above the eDeliver 3 model in its light commercial line-up
24 Dec 2020
New Maxus eDeliver 3 electric van: specs and prices for renamed EV30
New Maxus eDeliver 3 electric van: specs and prices for renamed EV30
The LDV EV30 electric van has been rebranded as the Maxus eDeliver 3, with three variants offered across two wheelbase lengths
24 Dec 2020
Ford Transit Custom hybrid van review
Ford Transit Custom hybrid van review
The Ford Transit Custom plug-in hybrid van offers around 26 miles of electric driving range and nearly 92mpg fuel economy
23 Nov 2020
Renault ZOE Van review
Renault ZOE Van review
It's not a big load-carrier, but as long as you only need a small commercial vehicle, the Renault ZOE Van is an attractive choice
18 Nov 2020
The changing face of an iconic Volkswagen van
The changing face of an iconic Volkswagen van
From the classically-styled models of the 1950s to today’s ABT eTransporter 6.1, we explore the history of Volkswagen vans
19 Aug 2020
Electric van myths busted
Electric van myths busted
Before going electric, it’s worth separating fact from fiction – find out if an electric van is right for your business
18 Aug 2020
Discover Volkswagen’s first all-electric van
Discover Volkswagen’s first all-electric van
Volkswagen’s iconic Transporter van is ready for the electric age with the ABT eTransporter 6.1
18 Aug 2020