Electric vans are getting better with every new model, but it’s still important to get the right one for you. On this page, you’ll find details of all our latest electric van reviews, info on official driving range, what each is best for, how much they cost and which are cheapest.
So, if you’re thinking about ditching diesel, these are the best electric vans on sale in the UK right now. Some of these 100% fully electric vans will cover more than 200 miles per charge with a few of the bigger models starting to edge close to the 300-mile mark.
Split up into small, medium and large categories, we’ve deliberately restricted this list to the electric vans we’ve actually driven. But if you’re looking further into the future for your electric van purchase, we can help you with that, too – in a separate article on new electric vans coming soon.
There are even some electric pickups on the way now, too.
What’s more, our full guide to electric vans takes you through all the pros and cons of making the switch to plug-power from diesel. For full details of the available hybrid electric vans, see our dedicated best hybrid vans page.
And if you want to know which electric vans are not worth your money, we have listed a few to avoid as well.
Best small electric vans
The small van sector has been available with electric power longer than any other – the very first full-production electric van was the Renault Kangoo ZE. This has now been replaced by the all-new Kangoo E-Tech, and there are Nissan and Mercedes versions of the same model too.
The next newest small electric vans are the related Citroen e-Berlingo, Peugeot e-Partner, Vauxhall Combo-e and Toyota Proace City Electric. Ford is not making an electric version of the next Transit Connect, but there will be a Ford E-Transit Courier. The new model is larger than the one it replaces, so it could well fit into your business needs when it arrives.
Small models are traditionally the cheapest electric vans, so if you’re looking for a low-cost solution for going zero emissions, here’s where you should start. Attractive finance can even make them cheaper per month than equivalent diesel vans.
Editor’s choice: Citroen e-Berlingo | Fiat E-Doblo | Peugeot e-Partner | Vauxhall Combo Electric
Temporary class-leading vans
Pros:
✅ Great performance
✅ Decent and useable range
✅ Fantastic payloads
Cons:
❌ Little to differentiate the quartet
❌ Only one battery and motor combination
The Citroen e-Berlingo, Fiat E-Doblo, Peugeot e-Partner and Vauxhall Combo Electric quartet of vans are all from the Stellantis group of companies, and all offer the same outstanding electric performance capability, blending good pricing with almost 800kg of payload capacity and a great driving experience.
The claimed 205-mile driving range is impressive, too. This was boosted by an updated battery offering in 2024, which is what takes them to the top of this class, albeit temporarily – the Toyota will get the same shortly. Though you won’t go that far in reality – especially with a heavily loaded van – they still represent some of the best small electric vans available. There is nothing to choose between the Peugeot and Citroen when it comes to price, but there are some minor spec variations and, therefore, price differences when it comes to the Fiat and Vauxhall. They are all very close to one another, though.
Price: from £27,955*
Driving range: 205 miles
Load volume: 3.3-3.9 cubic metres
Payload: 642-781kg
Read our full Citroen e-Berlingo review
Read our full Fiat E-Doblo review
Read our full Peugeot e-Partner review
Read our full Vauxhall Combo Electric review
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Toyota Proace City Electric
Great all-round small electric van
Pros:
✅ Fantastic 10-year warranty
✅ Strong payload
✅ Good range
Cons:
❌ Not a Toyota – same as four siblings
❌ Safety and security kit could be better
The Toyota Proace City is technically identical to the Citroen / Fiat / Peugeot / Vauxhall models above and is built for Toyota by Stellantis. It has the same impressive payload capacity and will have basically the same claimed driving range when it gets the 2024 update.
In fact, almost everything about it is the same: it’s good to drive, nice to be in and easy to charge. The difference is that Toyota gives you up to 10 years of warranty coverage through its Relax warranty programme. The brand has an excellent dealer network, too.
Price: from £30,492*
Driving range: 161 miles
Load volume: 3.3-3.9 cubic metres
Payload: 751-803kg
Read our full Toyota Proace City Electric review
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Renault Kangoo E-Tech
Best small electric van for proven capability
Pros:
✅ Second generation of the original small electric van
✅ Smart cabin with excellent tech
✅ Multiple lengths available
Cons:
❌ Range below 200 miles
❌ Payload doesn’t match up to diesels
Electric vans are no new thing – the previous Renault Kangoo was around for a decade before the all-new Renault Kangoo E-Tech replaced it. For now, at least, it comes in a simple one-model, one-battery offering, although there are two lengths to choose from. Interestingly, it is the longer model that offers the bigger payload, thanks to a heavy-duty rear axle.
Given Renault’s ground-breaking work with the Kangoo, it is a shame that the new model didn’t move the game on more, but it is an excellent small electric van nonetheless.
Price: from £35,820*
Driving range: 186 miles
Load volume: 3.3 cubic metres
Payload: 764kg
Read our full Renault Kangoo E-Tech van review
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Nissan Townstar
Best small electric van if you have a Nissan dealer closer than a Renault one
Pros:
✅ Drives nicely and easy to operate
✅ Smart cabin and tech
✅ Longer model has higher payload
Cons:
❌ No clever loading bay kit
❌ Sub-200-mile range
The Nissan Townstar EV is practically identical to the Renault Kangoo E-Tech, bar the usual styling tweaks and a couple of specification variations. The Nissan is offered in three trims; the Acenta, Tekna and Tekna+ and you get all the interior tech as standard that is available on the Renault too. Like the Renault, the longer L2 version is the one to pick for more payload.
Like the Renault, the Townstar is a competent if slightly plain small electric van, with no bumper payload or fancy kit to set it apart in the class. It’s good, just not a ground breaker.
Price: from £32,500*
Driving range: 183 miles
Load volume: 3.3 cubic metres
Payload: 681kg
Mercedes-Benz eCitan
Best small electric van for a premium cabin feel
Pros:
✅ Drives well and easy to operate
✅ Smartest cabin of the Renault/Nissan/Merc trio
✅ Payload is higher on longer model
Cons:
❌ No clever bits out back
❌ Sub-200-mile range
The Mercedes-Benz eCitan is the third in the trio of electric vans that are spun off the Renault Kangoo, and there are just about enough differences for us to treat them individually. The notable differences come in the cabin, where Mercedes has given the van a more premium edge thanks to the materials and design, which is bespoke to this van over the other two.
It has also managed to tweak the suspension, so it rides slightly differently as well. The fundamentals are similar, though – the motor, range and payload are all in the same ballpark, and there are two lengths and two trims to choose from
Price: from £33,995*
Driving range: 175 miles
Load volume: 3.3 cubic metres
Payload: 703kg (est)
Best medium electric vans
Medium electric vans are currently the fastest growing area of the electric van market. They offer a really useful blend of payload, space and driving range – and they can often be tailored to your exact requirements thanks to a choice of payload and battery capacities.
The leaders of the pack here are five versions of the same van, though Toyota has given itself the edge by offering the Proace Electric with up to 10 years of warranty cover. Very reassuring.
By contrast, the German entries from Mercedes and VW offer much more limited choice but very accurate driving range predictions. The VW ID. Buzz Cargo is a standout model, too, being based on a bespoke EV platform, which helps make it feel like a proper electric vehicle.
Editor’s choice: Ford E-Transit Custom
The best medium van, now in electric form
Pros:
✅ Excellent to drive
✅ Clever cabin kit and tech
✅ Choice of three motors
Cons:
❌ Only one battery option
❌ Payload and range are both only average
The nation’s favourite van is also our 2024 Parkers Van of the Year, at least in diesel form. It’s little surprise that the electric version wowed us when it arrived, too. The Ford E-Transit Custom comes with all the benefits of the diesel version, such as a flat cabin floor, clever folding steering wheel and a smart and modern dash.
It’s fantastic to drive, too, with standard-fit kit such as parking sensors and rear-facing camera all making urban driving easier. The only shame is that the range and payload don’t move the bar any higher than the class average.
Price: from £44,899*
Driving range: 209 miles WLTP
Load volume: 5.8-6.8 cubic metres
Payload: 990-1,088kg
Read our full Ford E-Transit Custom review
Toyota Proace Electric
Best medium electric van with a 10-year warranty
Pros:
✅ Class-leading 10-year warranty
✅ High payload for an electric van
✅ Choice of two batteries
Cons:
❌ Cabin is cramped
❌ Only one trim and body size
The Toyota Proace Electric is a carbon copy of the four medium Stellantis vans below and is built for Toyota by Stellantis. Toyota offers only a single body size and trim level but makes up for this lack of choice with a huge 10-year warranty. For this reason, we voted it Parkers Best Electric Van 2022.
After all, that’s a big upgrade over the three-year warranty offered by its relations. And though it misses out on some safety features, standard kit is reasonable, and you still get a choice of the two battery pack sizes – meaning up to 205 miles of driving range or up to 1,226kg of payload.
Price: from £39,038*
Driving range: 143-205 miles WLTP
Load volume: 5.8 cubic metres
Payload: 1,000-1,226kg
Read our full Toyota Proace Electric van review
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo
The best electric van for making a statement
Pros:
✅ Striking looks are unlike any other van
✅ Superb to drive
✅ Excellent interior
Cons:
❌ Payload is poor for its size
❌ Others will do the same job for much less
By some of the key traditional measures, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo falls short of its rivals – you can buy an electric van with more space inside, a higher payload and for a much lower price. However, there is no other electric commercial vehicle that grabs as much attention as the retro-styled VW.
This will be enough to tempt some buyers alone but, as an added bonus, the ID. Buzz Cargo can go further between charges than all its rivals, and it is superb to drive.
Price: £39,625*
Driving range: 256 miles
Load volume: 3.9 cubic metres
Payload: 607kg
Read our full Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo electric van review
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Mercedes eVito
Best medium electric van for a premium badge
Pros:
✅ Good to drive
✅ Fast charging available
✅ No reduction in loading-bay practicality
Cons:
❌ Range isn’t the best
❌ Rivals offer better value for money
Mercedes’ first go at electrifying its medium van wasn’t great, with a sub-100-mile official electric range. However, 2022 brought about some important updates, and the Mercedes-Benz eVito now comes with a 66kWh battery that is good for a range of up to 162 miles.
This doesn’t take it to the top of the class, but it does make it a much more competitive prospect.
Price: from £48,260*
Driving range: 162 miles WLTP
Load volume: 6.0-6.6 cubic metres
Payload: 824-882kg
Read our full Mercedes eVito electric van review
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Maxus eDeliver 3
Best medium electric van for driving range accuracy
Pros:
✅ Lightweight construction
✅ Accurate and decent range
✅ Speedy performance
Cons:
❌ Very quirky and outdated cabin
❌ Loading bay is small
Maxus has sold capable electric vans before, but the eDeliver 3 goes a stage further by being purpose-built as an EV right from the start. Clever construction means it’s some 400kg lighter than rivals.
While driving range isn’t as impressive as the Stellantis vans below, range accuracy is supremely good, and it isn’t at all fazed by motorway speeds in the way many electric vans are. The cabin’s a little quirky, and the load area is on the small side, but we’d still give the eDeliver 3 real consideration.
Price: from £34,000*
Driving range: 99-151 miles WLTP
Load volume: 4.8 cubic metres
Payload: 865-905kg
Read our full Maxus e Deliver 3 review
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Vauxhall Vivaro Electric | Peugeot e-Expert | Citroen e-Dispatch | Fiat E-Scudo
Best medium electric vans for all-round capability
Pros:
✅ Good driving experience
✅ Impressive standard equipment
✅ Refined and quiet on the move
Cons:
❌ Cabin has odd layout
❌ Still not as practical as a diesel
The Vauxhall Vivaro Electric and its cousins, the Citroen e-Dispatch, Fiat E-Scudo and Peugeot e-Expert, are game-changing electric vans. This highly impressive quartet from Stellantis offer two battery pack sizes and incredibly reasonable pricing. Said pricing isn’t exactly the same across the four, but it is close enough that it doesn’t make one stand out above (or beneath) the others.
With a claimed driving range of over 200 miles per charge or a payload of over 1,200kg, they have outstanding capability for vans of this size with electric power. A great driving experience and plenty of choice seals the deal.
Price: from £41,210*
Driving range: 143-205 miles WLTP
Load volume: 4.6-6.1 cubic metres
Payload: 1,002-1,226kg
Read our full Citroen e-Dispatch van review
Read our full Fiat E-Scudo van review
Read our full Peugeot e-Expert van review
Read our full Vauxhall Vivaro Electric van review
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Best large electric vans
The large electric van segment has been a little slow to get going – for while large vans offer lots of room for cargo and batteries, they have traditionally struggled to provide much driving range while also delivering plenty of payload.
The UK government has helped out here by increasing the gross vehicle weight for electric vans that you can still drive on a standard driving licence in some circumstances.
The competition really kicked up as of 2022, though, thanks to the arrival of the Ford E-Transit, Iveco eDaily and Maxus eDeliver 9. 2024 sees the next round of new models arrive, including the Renault Master and Nissan Interstar, as well as some well-overdue updates to the Stellantis large vans.
The notable exceptions are the MAN TE and the VW Crafter as an electric version won’t come to the UK until the next generation model.
Editor’s choice: Renault Master E-Tech
Best new large electric van
Pros:
✅ Vastly improved electric range
✅ Modern interior with great tech
✅ 3.5t version offers good payload
Cons:
❌ Couple of in-cabin oddities
❌ Less power and pace than rivals
The last version of the Renault Master E-Tech featured on this list in a little section headed ‘Ones to avoid’. That we’re singing the new version’s praises so much is testament to how far it has come.
There is just the one battery and motor combo now, but with a minimum electric range of just over 260 miles you won’t feel it is lacking. The cabin has a couple of oddities – a manual handbrake is a real throwback – but it’s otherwise a modern and well-designed place.
The cherry on the top is the price, which starts at just under £40,000 after the VAT reclamation and the plug-in van grant.
Price: from £42,500*
Driving range: 261-285 miles
Load volume: 10.8-14.8 cubic metres
Payload: 1,047-1,625kg
Read our full Renault Master E-Tech electric van review
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Ford E-Transit
Best converted electric van
Pros:
✅ Strong electric range
✅ Choice of two powerful motor options
✅ Brilliant payload
Cons:
❌ Unusual brake regeneration
❌ Not great at towing
As it has in so many other ways, the Transit showed the competition how to go about things when it came to producing an electric version without compromising on its core credentials.
The E-Transit, like many other electric vans, is a conversion, but the joins and adaptations are seamless. It gets a range of payloads that are up with the best in class, is fantastic to drive and has a choice of battery options. The basic version will give you 196 miles between charges whereas the new Extended Range model is good for 249 miles.
It’s one of only a few large electric vans that gives you a choice of power outputs, with the 269hp model the most powerful van of any type on sale in the UK. All this at a price that is competitive too.
Price: from £49,545*
Driving range: 196-249 miles
Load volume: 9.5-15.1 cubic metres
Payload: 790-1,758kg
Read our full Ford E-Transit electric van review
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Mercedes-Benz eSprinter
Best large electric van for outright size
Pros:
✅ Vastly increased electric range
✅ Huge loading capacity
✅ Smooth and easy to drive
Cons:
❌ 113kWh battery is heavy
❌ Can’t be driven on a standard licence
There are some truly excellent improvements to the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter, with the cabin, electric range, driving experience and equipement levels all gettig an upgrade for 2024.
However, as much as Mercedes has removed some of the barriers to buying an electric Sprinter, it has introduced several more. The first of these is the price, which now starts at just over £73,000, making it one of the more expensive options in this list.
The second, and potentially problematic one, is the fact that the 113kWh battery only comes on a van with a 4.25-tonne gross vehicle weight, meaning it can’t be driven by someone in possession of a standard car licence. The law will change so this isn’t always the case, and there will be a smaller battery option in the future, but for now those who want one will have to do some extra training.
Price: from £73,260*
Driving range: 271 miles
Load volume: 14.3 cubic metres
Payload: 1,077kg
Read our full Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van review
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Citroen eRelay / Fiat E-Ducato / Peugeot eBoxer / Vauxhall Movano Electric
Best large electric vans for…
Pros:
✅ Cabin finally meets modern standards
✅ Single, large battery
✅ Smooth and easy to drive
Cons:
❌ 110kWh battery is heavy
❌ Need to go for a 4.0-tonne model to get a decent payload
These four vans are all much of a muchness, hence our grouping them together. This is another set of vans that was previously on the ‘Ones to avoid’ list but the 2024 updates have ironed out a lot of the issues.
They now have an interior that is neatly integrated, rather than a barely altered conversion. Previously they were just diesels with the needles removed from the dials on the instrument cluster, but now they’ve gone digital.
The battery offering is simple, with a solo 110kWh unit, which promises a range around 260 miles. This isn’t the highest in the class, but it is a decent figure. The only downside, as is the case with plenty of large electric vans, is that you have to go for the 4.0-tonne gross vehicle weight version to get a payload worth using.
Price: from £49,485*
Driving range: 261 miles
Load volume: 10.0-17.0 cubic metres
Payload: 635-1,385kg
Read our full Citroen eRelay electric van review
Read our full Fiat E-Ducato electric van review
Read our full Peugeot e-Boxer electric van review
Read our full Vauxhall Movano van review
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Maxus eDeliver 9
Best large electric van for battery choice
Pros:
✅ Strong payload ability
✅ Fast and easy to drive
✅ Wide range of body shapes
Cons:
❌ Not the cheapest option in the class
❌ Smaller retailer network
The Maxus eDeliver 9 might not be the most well-known of electric vans, but it absolutely should be worth looking at if you need a large van and want to ditch diesel. It’s one of the most well-sorted electric vans in its class and is available in a range of different versions with three different battery options to choose from.
There might be questions about stepping away from the safety net provided by an established brand, but the brand is signing up new dealers all the time. The retailers taking on the franchise are often experienced with other electric vehicle brands, which should provide reassurance.
Price: £63,000*
Driving range: 112-185 miles WLTP
Load volume: 9.7 cubic metres
Payload: 860-1,200kg
Read our full Maxus eDeliver 9 electric van review
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Iveco eDaily
Best electric van for truck operators
Pros:
✅ Strong chassis and body
✅ Lots of conversion potential
✅ Refined and comfortable
Cons:
❌ Payload not as good as rivals’
❌ Battery upgrades are expensive
The Iveco eDaily has taken a huge stride forward with the latest iteration, with its range now challenging the likes of the Maxus and Ford with its official rating of 186 miles. This comes courtesy of the three-battery version, although you can go for a model with one or two batteries, depending on how far you want to stray from base and a charging point.
You can even add a fourth battery to the eDaily, but this is only available on a vehicle with a 7.2-tonne gross vehicle weight, so you won’t be able to drive it on a standard category B car driver’s licence.
Uniquely, the eDaily allows you to swap the batteries in and out as you need. This means you can upgrade a used model to get more payload or an increased range as you see fit.
Price: £60,000 (estimated)
Driving range: 186 miles
Load volume: 7.3-18.0 cubic metres
Payload: up to 1,273kg
Read our full Iveco eDaily review
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*All prices quoted are correct at the time of writing and exclude VAT. They also exclude any applicable UK government Plug-in Van Grant (PIVG).
