European Electric Vans
David B.
Electric van options in Europe used to be limited, good ones were hard to find in the right size and budget. That's changed.
Europe has caught up, and then overtaken. SAIC-owned Maxus and the rest still lean on state subsidies and connected-car data policies that would raise eyebrows if one of your own suppliers tried the same thing, but you no longer have to look past Europe to find the range. Renault builds in Batilly, Mercedes in Düsseldorf, Stellantis in Vigo, and between them the whole lineup is covered: compact city vans, mid-size workhorses, and full 3.5-tonne haulers.
Choosing one keeps skilled jobs on the continent, shortens your supply chain to something you can actually explain to a customer, and gets you real dealer support and next-day parts.
As local as it gets. Here are the European electric vans worth putting your logo on.
Renault Kangoo Van E-Tech Electric
Manufactured in: Maubeuge, France (Renault ElectriCity hub)
Compact city van, the best-selling small electric LCV.
45 kWh battery: ~300 km WLTP
Motor: 90 kW, 245 Nm
Ideal for last-mile delivery and urban trades.
Citroën ë-Berlingo / Peugeot E-Partner / Opel Combo / Fiat E-Doblò
Manufactured in: Vigo, Spain
One compact van, four European badges.
50 kWh battery: ~330 km WLTP
The city-delivery workhorse, from around €30,000.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo
Manufactured in: Hannover, Germany
Icon-styled electric panel van that doubles as a billboard.
Up to 86 kWh battery: ~425 km WLTP
New long-wheelbase version from 2026.
Renault Trafic Van E-Tech Electric
Manufactured in: Sandouville, France
New-generation mid-size van on an 800V platform.
Long-range NMC: up to 450 km WLTP
Urban LFP: ~350 km WLTP
15–80% fast charge in about 20 minutes.
Peugeot E-Expert / Citroën ë-Dispatch / Opel Vivaro / Fiat E-Scudo
Manufactured in: Hordain, France
Stellantis' four-badge mid-size van, the proven workhorse.
75 kWh battery: up to ~350 km WLTP
Widely available with deep dealer support.
Ford E-Transit Custom
Manufactured in: Kocaeli, Turkey (Ford Otosan)
Electric version of Europe's best-selling van.
Up to 70 kWh battery: ~380 km WLTP from 2026
Optional all-wheel drive.
Renault Master E-Tech Electric
Manufactured in: Batilly, France
Large panel van with class-leading range.
87 kWh battery: up to 460 km WLTP
Entry battery: 40 kWh
The only large van in its class made entirely in France.
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter
Manufactured in: Düsseldorf, Germany
Premium large panel van, the blue-chip fleet choice.
113 kWh (LFP, cobalt-free): up to ~400 km WLTP (500 km city)
Also 56 and 81 kWh options.
Fiat E-Ducato / Peugeot E-Boxer / Citroën ë-Relay / Opel Movano
Manufactured in: Atessa, Italy (Sevel Sud)
Stellantis' four-badge large van.
110 kWh battery: up to 420 km WLTP
Available up to 4.25 t — no HGV licence needed.
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