Stellantis showcased electric vans from its Ellesmere Port factory at the Manchester Motor Show, where more than 1,000 workers currently produce small and compact electric vans for Vauxhall, Citroën, Peugeot and Fiat. A £50 million investment will enable the all-electric UK plant to manufacture mid-sized electric vans by 2027. Local MP Justin Madders visited the event and met Stellantis UK Group managing director Eurig Druce alongside factory workers.
Why it matters: Expanding van production at Ellesmere Port signals growing commercial EV volumes that will require depot charging infrastructure, particularly for fleet operators adopting Stellantis light commercial vehicles. The 2027 timeline gives charge point operators a clear window to plan depot and en-route charging capacity for mid-sized electric vans entering UK fleets.