An electric vehicle uses one or more electric motors or traction motors for propulsion. The Van Expert gives you all the latest CV technology updates.
Tag: Electric vehicle
LEVC VN5 review
The LEVC VN5 is a distinctly different kind of van, from its petrol-assisted electric drivetrain to its unique shape. But it is any good?
Review: Citroën e-Berlingo and Peugeot e-Partner
The Van Expert gets behind the wheel of the Peugoet e-Partner and Citroën ë-Berlingo, new from Stellantis.
Electric Transit unveiled at CV Show
The electric version of the mass-selling Ford Transit van has made its European debut at the CV Show in Birmingham.
Peugeot launches e-Boxer
Peugeot has launched its largest fully electric van, the e-Boxer, in the UK, with a range of up to 139 miles and prices starting from £49,335.
Innovation to bring new electric van brands to UK
Former Mitsubishi management are behind a new company set up to import and market electric vehicles in Britain.
Vauxhall opens orders for electric Movano
Vauxhall is taking orders for its new Movano range and, for the first time, the brand's largest van model now includes an electric version.
Renault adds to electric LCV conversions
Renault is expanding the range of PRO+ conversion options offered on the brand's Master E-Tech chassis cab electric LCV.
Groupe PSA announces 2021 launches for Vauxhall, Peugeot and Citroen compact electric vans
Groupe PSA has announced that it will be launching the Vauxhall Combo-e, Opel Combo-e, Peugeot e-Partner and Citroën ë-Berlingo vans in 2021.
Mercedes-Benz EQV test drive
The way the electric powertrain has been integrated really impresses. As an electric MPV option, the Mercedes-Benz EQV is hard to beat.
Orders open for Volkswagen’s first electric van
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has opened order books for the ABT eTransporter, its first electric van in the UK.
Pricing announced for Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life
Vauxhall has announced pricing and specifications for its electric Vivaro-e Life, which starts from £34,645 after the Government’s plug-in grant.
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Fiat e-Ducato pricing and specification announced
Fiat has today announced UK pricing and specifications for the fully electric e-Ducato van, which is on sale now.
Pricing and specs confirmed for Mercedes-Benz eSprinter
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the pricing and specification of its new large electric van, the eSprinter, starting at £51,950 exc. VAT and plug-in car grant.
Waitrose and John Lewis home delivery vans set to go electric
Customers buying online food from Waitrose or receiving smaller John Lewis deliveries are set to start seeing their shopping arrive in electric vans.
Royal Mail to trial electric vans for deliveries
Royal Mail is trialling a prototype LEVC VN5 electric van for parcel and letter deliveries in urban areas, with the aim of cutting emissions.
British Gas orders 1,000 new electric vans
British Gas has placed an order for 1,000 new Vauxhall Vivaro-e electric vans, the largest purchase of electric LCVs ever made in the UK.
Renault expands electric Master ZE line-up
Renault has expanded its electric Master ZE range, which now includes a chassis cab version and an increased payload across the entire range.
Peugeot announces electric e-Traveller
Peugeot has electrified its big people carrier with the e-Traveller. The van-based vehicle is available in two body lengths and features up to eight seats.
Vauxhall releases electric Vivaro-e
Vauxhall has revealed an electric version of its mid-size van, the Vivaro-e. The zero-emissions LCV can cover up to 188 miles on electric power alone.
Amazon orders 100,000 electric delivery vehicles
Amazon has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2040 as it announces ‘the largest order ever of electric delivery vehicles’.
Fiat unveils Ducato Electric
Fiat Professional has unveiled its Ducato Electric, an all-electric version of its popular van range, which will go on sale in 2020.
Nissan EV turns ice-cream vans green
Nissan has launched an electric vehicle concept to create a zero-emission ice cream van.
Increasing numbers of operators turning to electric vans
More than two thirds of van operators intend to use electric vehicles in their fleet this year, a report has found.
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Fuel-cell electric van offers 300-mile range
Delivery giant DHL has revealed a new electric version of a Ford Transit panel van with a combination of battery and fuel-cell powertrains.
New Hyundai tech can adjust performance based on payload
Korean manufacturer Hyundai has unveiled a system that can adjust the performance of an electric light commercial vehicle depending on the gross vehicle weight.
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