Electric vans have proven to be more reliable vehicles in recent years, offering numerous advantages over their traditional combustion engine counterparts. While reliability can vary depending on the specific make, model, and what they are being used for, EV technology has matured significantly in recent years, addressing many initial concerns and delivering reliable performance.
As UK companies who rely on vans to deliver parcels, food, transport tools and equipment, it’s important to know which vans can step up to the plate and deliver the service people expect. In this article we’ll be looking at some of the best electric vans available in 2023 and compare their specs and features for you:
Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo
First up is the VW ID Buzz Cargo with a decent range of 256 miles on a single full charge. It stands out as being among the first vans introduced to the market that were designed exclusively as electric vehicles from start to finish. Competitors such as the Ford e-Transit, the Renault Kangoo E-Tech, and various models from Nissan and the Stellantis conglomerate are modified versions of diesel vans.
As with most EV’s this van offers a decent acceleration thanks to its 77Khw battery which delivers 201bhp to the rear axle for a 10.2-second 0-62mph time. It may not sound rapid compared to a car but it’s good enough for a van. The potential downside of this vehicle is the 3.9 cubic metres cargo it offers as that may not be enough for certain businesses in the transport industry but could be ideal for others. You could look to hire or borrow one for a day or two to see how it suits you, just be mindful not to forget to take out temporary van insurance just
the same as you would with temporary car insurance.
Ford E-Transit
With a sizable yet practical 68kWh battery, the Ford E-Transit offers an impressive electric range of up to 197 miles WLTP. Ford claims that this range is roughly three times the distance typically covered by an average fleet driver in a day. The selection of this range and battery capacity has been carefully fine-tuned to consider factors such as varying vehicle loads and weather conditions. This ensures that fleet operators are not burdened with paying for unnecessary battery capacity.
It also boats a large cargo volume of up to 15.1 cubic metres which makes it ideal for anyone transporting large parcels and a small number of heavy goods. This popular Electric van
was voted van of the year 2022 so you can rest assured that you’ll get the best out of the electric van market if you set your heart and mind on this model.
Fiat E-Ducato
The E-Ducato offers an extensive range of customized choices for those in the market for an electric van. It provides a selection of 28 body styles, consisting of 3 different lengths and 3 different heights of panel vans. This diverse array of options ensures that buyers can find the perfect fit for their specific needs and preferences.
This model comes in either 47kWh or 79kWh battery, which offers a range of up to 146 miles or 230 miles. As for the cargo, you can choose between 10 to 17 cubic metres, giving buyers the flexibility to choose how they see fit.
