Electric vans in the UK: range, payload and price compared
Quick answer
- Longest range: Renault Master E-Tech, up to 285 miles (official figure). [7]
- Most payload: Renault Master E-Tech, up to 1,625kg; Ford E-Transit van, up to 1,460kg. [7] [8]
- Lowest price after the grant: Kia PV5 Cargo, from £22,645 plus VAT. [15]
- Battery warranty: usually 8 years or 100,000 miles. [12]
- Real-world range: plan on 60–70% of the official figure for a loaded van in winter. [13]
Range is the official WLTP figure for the longest-range version. Payload is the highest figure for that model; heavier-battery and passenger versions carry less. Models joined by a slash are near-identical vans sold under different badges.
Small electric vans
| Van | Battery | Range, up to | Payload, up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford E-Transit Courier | 43kWh | 182 miles | 698kg [1] |
| Citroën ë-Berlingo / Peugeot e-Partner / Vauxhall Combo Electric / Fiat E-Doblò / Toyota Proace City Electric | 52kWh | 213 miles | 759kg [2] |
| Renault Kangoo E-Tech / Nissan Townstar EV / Mercedes-Benz eCitan | 45kWh | 186 miles | 764kg [3] |
Medium electric vans
| Van | Battery | Range, up to | Payload, up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford E-Transit Custom | 71kWh | 232 miles | 1,088kg [4] |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo | 79kWh | 277 miles | 765kg [5] |
| Kia PV5 Cargo | 51.5–71.2kWh | 258 miles | 790kg [6] |
| Vauxhall Vivaro Electric / Citroën ë-Dispatch / Peugeot e-Expert / Fiat E-Scudo / Toyota Proace Electric | 75kWh | 205–219 miles, by version | up to 1,226kg [11] |
Also in this size: the Mercedes-Benz eVito, and the new Renault Trafic E-Tech, due in late 2026. See running costs for a medium diesel vs electric comparison.
Large electric vans
| Van | Battery | Range, up to | Payload, up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Master E-Tech / Nissan Interstar-e | 87kWh | 285 miles | 1,625kg [7] |
| Mercedes-Benz eSprinter | 113kWh | 277 miles | about 1,000kg (long, high roof) [9] |
| Vauxhall Movano Electric / Citroën ë-Relay / Peugeot e-Boxer / Fiat E-Ducato | 110kWh | 261 miles | 1,480kg (4.25-tonne versions) [10] |
| Ford E-Transit | 89kWh | 250 miles | 1,460kg (van) [8] |
| Farizon SV | 67–106kWh | 247 miles | 1,390kg [14] |
Many large electric vans come in 4.25-tonne versions to win back payload lost to battery weight. A car licence covers these if they're zero-emission. More on the licence rule.
Which electric van has the longest range?
The Renault Master E-Tech, at up to 285 miles on the official test, followed by the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo (277 miles) and the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter (277 miles). The longest-range medium vans are the ID. Buzz Cargo and the Kia PV5 Cargo (258 miles). [5] [6] [7] [9]
Which electric van carries the most?
Among panel vans, the Renault Master E-Tech (up to 1,625kg), the Vauxhall Movano Electric and its twins in 4.25-tonne form (up to 1,480kg) and the Ford E-Transit (up to 1,460kg). The heaviest-payload medium van is the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric and its twins (up to 1,226kg), followed by the Ford E-Transit Custom (up to 1,088kg). [7] [8] [10] [11] [4]
How much does an electric van cost?
Launch list prices, excluding VAT:
- Ford E-Transit Courier: from £27,000 before its £2,500 small-van grant, so about £24,500 after it. [1] [16]
- Kia PV5 Cargo: from £27,645 with the standard battery or £30,145 with the long-range battery, before the £5,000 grant. That makes it the cheapest electric van after the grant, from £22,645. [15]
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo: from £34,460. [5]
- Renault Master E-Tech: from £37,500, including the grant. [7]
- Farizon SV: from £45,000, rising to £56,000. [14]
Dealers often discount electric vans heavily, so these are starting points. The plug-in van grant takes up to £2,500 off small vans and £5,000 off larger ones, and the dealer applies it for you.
How far will an electric van really go?
Less than the official figure. Fleet tests suggest a fully loaded van in a British winter gets 60–70% of its official range. A van rated at 200 miles is safer planned at about 120–140 miles, especially if it can't be pre-heated while still plugged in. [13]
How long do electric van batteries last?
Most manufacturers cover the battery for 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first; Ford, Nissan and Volkswagen all do. Volkswagen's warranty promises the battery keeps at least 70% of its original capacity over that period. Check the terms for the exact van, especially if you're buying used. [12]
Next: how to charge an electric van, and what it costs.
Sources
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- Peugeot e-Partner review, What Car?: whatcar.com
- Renault Kangoo E-Tech review, Honest John: honestjohn.co.uk
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- Farizon SV pricing, payload and range, Fleet News: fleetnews.co.uk
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