The fourth-generation Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric has been revealed and is part of the brand's new generation of compact, all-electric light commercial vehicles.
Scheduled to hit Irish showrooms towards the end of 2026, the new Trafic Van E-Tech electric will come with a choice of two battery options - urban range or long range. The long range battery with NMC technology delivers the highest energy density for a maximum range of around 450km (WLTP ).
The urban range battery uses LFP technology and has a claimed range of almost 350km (WLTP ). This battery will be available at a later date.
These two batteries also offer the new 800-volt fast-charging technology, with a DC fast charging point, which Renault claims charges from 15 to 80 per cent in about 20 minutes, recovering 260km in range.
With output of 1500kW and torque of 345Nm, it helps give the new Trafic Van E-Tech electric a towing capacity of two-tonnes and a payload of 1.25-tonnes (pending approval ).
Renault's newest electric LCV will also come as standard with Vehicle-to-Load (V2L ) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G ) functionalities. The new Trafic Van E-Tech electric is built on a new all-electric 'skateboard' platform, designed to optimise load capacity in relation to footprint, with a minimal front overhang and rear-mounted powertrain. This also makes for a turning circle akin to the Clio (10.3 metres ).
In its L1 body style, the new van offers load capacity of 5.1m3 for a length of 4.87m and width of 1.92m. The L2 van has load capacity of 5.8m3 for a length of 5.27m, with a wheelbase that is 40cm longer. At the same time, overall height has been reduced to 1.90m, ensuring access to all underground car parks.
The van also has large doors for loading Euro pallets from the side or rear.
First launched in 1980, the Trafic has been built in over 2.5 million units across three generations.
