Renault Trucks will begin selling the new Trafic E-Tech electric through its European network in the first half of 2027, targeting 40,000 annual light commercial vehicle sales by 2030.

Unveiled in Renault Trucks branding at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover, the van is identical to the new Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric. The distinction is where customers buy it and the support surrounding it, rather than the vehicle itself.

The Trafic will be sold and supported through the separate Renault Trucks network, and offered alongside maintenance contracts, financing and insurance, with customers also gaining access to its electromobility specialists and connected maintenance services.

Up to 292 miles of electric range

The headline figure is a preliminary combined WLTP range of up to 292 miles from the 81kWh battery pack. Charging from 15–80% should take around 20 minutes at a sufficiently powerful DC charger, meaning a short stop could add as much as 174 miles of range.

The electric-only skateboard platform places the motor at the rear, freeing space at the front and reducing the front overhang to 770mm, promising improved visibility and manoeuvrability in tight urban areas.

The short-wheelbase L1 version has a 10.3-metre turning circle — the same as a Renault Clio hatchback — and measures 4.87 metres long, while still providing 5.1m3 of load volume.

An L2 derivative stretches the overall length to 5.27 metres and increases capacity to 5.8m3. Both versions remain less than 1.9 metres tall, allowing access to many height-restricted car parks.

Wide side and rear openings are intended to simplify pallet loading, while the range will include panel van and platform-cab derivatives. Payload figures have yet to be released.

Connected maintenance and truck-network support

Software-defined vehicle architecture will allow features to be updated remotely during the van’s working life.

Connected vehicle data will also enable Renault Trucks to create dynamic maintenance plans, adjusting service requirements based on how each van is actually used.

The E-Tech Trafic will carry a three-year manufacturer’s warranty and will be offered with maintenance contracts, financing and insurance products. Customers will also have access to Renault Trucks’ electric vehicle consultants, who can assess routes, charging requirements and operating patterns.

Renault Trucks currently sells around 20,000 light commercial vehicles annually. It wants to double that figure to 40,000 by 2030, making the E-Tech Trafic an important part of a broader push beyond its traditional heavy truck business.

European sales are scheduled to begin during the first half of 2027. UK pricing and availability through the Renault Trucks network have not yet been confirmed.

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