- Renault’s new Trafic Van E-Tech Electric debuts 800V fast charging, adding 260km in about 20 minutes.
- Two battery options deliver approximately 450km/350km WLTP ranges, paired with a 150kW electric motor.
- The van offers 5.1m³ or 5.8m³ cargo capacity with a 1.90m height and a 10.3m turning circle.
Renault has unveiled the Trafic Van E-Tech Electric, the first model in a new family of all-electric commercial vehicles set to roll out of the Sandouville plant from late 2026.
It’s a major milestone for the brand: this Trafic debuts Renault’s new Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture from Ampere and introduces 800V fast-charging that can add 260km in about 20 minutes.
Fast charging, long legs
Fleet operators get two battery choices. The long-range NMC pack available from launch targets around 450km WLTP on a charge, while a more affordable LFP “urban range” battery will follow later with around 350km WLTP. Both support ultra-rapid DC charging thanks to the new 800V architecture.
Power comes from a new 150kW/345Nm electric motor developed in Europe, giving the van a projected 2-tonne tow rating and 1.25-tonne payload (pending final homologation).
Built for tight city work
Renault has gone for a clean, modern look. A full-width front light strip and backlit logo set the tone, while the compact proportions and 10.3-metre turning circle echo the agility of a small hatchback. Two body lengths will be offered:
- L1: 4.87m long, 5.1m³ cargo volume
- L2: 5.27m long, 5.8m³ cargo volume
Both stand 1.90m tall, meaning multi-storey car parks stay in play.
Inside, Renault has taken a slightly playful “industrial chic” approach. A tubular dashboard spans the cabin with a 10-inch digital cluster and 12-inch openR evo touchscreen angled towards the driver.
Storage space borders on comedic excess: cupholders, shelves, bins, cubbies and even a vast compartment beneath the windscreen, half-made from plant-based fibres. Upholstery blends blue-jean and grey fabrics with contrast stitching.
A van that updates like a phone
This Trafic is also upgradable. With SDV architecture, software runs from a central computer and can be refreshed over-the-air throughout the vehicle’s life. Renault says even major features like Google-built-in navigation, the 360° camera system or climate control can be added after purchase.
Businesses can also integrate their own apps for fleet planning, delivery routing or job management. Predictive maintenance becomes sharper too, with real-time wear monitoring and remote diagnostics designed to reduce downtime.
Plug-out power and next-gen conveniences
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) functionality come standard, so operators can run tools directly from the van or feed energy back to the grid. A new driver-identification feature uses QR codes, handy for fleets with rotating users, while the My Renault app handles charge scheduling, cabin pre-conditioning and vehicle location checks.
Renault says production of the Trafic Van E-Tech Electric will begin in late 2026, with chassis-cab and other conversion-ready variants joining later. Based on what we’ve seen so far, this could be one of the most tech-forward electric vans headed for our roads - no small feat for a model that’s been around since 1980.
