electric vans

Shifting gear for electric

An early Christmas present arrived on 24th December as the Department for Transport announced its consultation for views from industry…

Flexis to launch electric vans in 2026

Electric van manufacturer Flexis, which was established in 2024 as a joint venture between Renault, Volvo and logistics and shipping…

Electric van MOT deferral period needed, AFP says

An official deferral period is needed for MOTs of 4.25t electric vans, with some fleets finding tests impossible to book,…

Kia prepares to enter UK LCV market with Professional Business Vans branding

Kia is set to give a UK debut to its electric van range, and has announced its commercial vehicle business…

Canoo files for bankruptcy

Electric van manufacturer Canoo has filed for bankruptcy in the United States, and announced that it would immediately cease operations.…

Vauxhall adds GS trim option to Vivaro van range

Vauxhall is making a new GS spec level available with its Vivaro medium van. The new trim option is available…

New Plus versions of Stellantis compact vans introduced

Stellantis has launched a new Plus trim level for its compact vans – the Citroen Berlingo, Fiat Doblo, Peugeot Partner,…

Jameel Motors appoints UK managing director ahead of Farizon SV launch

Tom Carney has been appointed as UK managing director for Jameel Motors Farizon Auto, as the company prepares to launch…

BT Group orders around 3,500 new electric vans

An order for around 3,500 new electric vans has been announced by BT Group. The communications company said the vans…

4.25t electric van rule changes could boost adoption, Logistics UK says

Logistics UK has welcomed a government consultation on changes to rules around 4.25t electric vans, saying it could lead to…