Renault opens advance orders for Trafic electric van from £38,000 before VAT
By Eve
Renault has opened advance orders for the Trafic E Tech electric van, with prices starting from £38,000 before VAT and first deliveries expected in Q2 2027. The 60kWh urban range model offers 217 miles of range and the 81kWh long range model offers 292 miles, both using a 218PS electric motor. The long range model charges at up to 190kW, giving an 80% charge in under 20 minutes, and starts at £43,000 before VAT, while the L2H1 starts at £44,000 with the larger battery as standard.
Why it matters
A van with 190kW charging capability points to demand for high power DC charging at depots and on public routes once deliveries begin in 2027. Fleet buyers and CPOs have a lead time of roughly a year or more to plan charger capacity and site specifications around these vehicles.
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- “Pre-orders open for £38k Renault Trafic E-Tech electric”
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- 5 November 2026
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- evfleetworld.co.uk · evpowered.co.uk
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- Electric Vehicles
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- Renault
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