Renault Unveils Three New Electric Vans with Retro Flair
Renault has revealed a trio of electric vans called Trafic, Estafette, and Goelette, showcased at the 2025 Commercial Vehicle show in Birmingham. These new electric vehicles are part of a joint venture called Flexis, a partnership between Renault, the Volvo Group, and French logistics company CMA CGM.
Design and Features
The Trafic is a reimagined version of Renault’s traditional mid-sized panel van, while the Goelette is essentially its chassis cab model with reinforced axles and a load capacity of up to four tonnes. The Estafette is the largest of the three, standing at 2.6m high, allowing a 1.9m tall person to stand upright in the rear. All three vans share a similar front design, featuring a front light strip with a backlit logo and discreet headlights.
Inside, the vans boast a modern interior with a tube-shaped dashboard, a 10.0-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 12.0-inch infotainment display. The seats are upholstered in grey and blue-jean fabric, with familiar switchgear from Renault’s recent passenger cars.
Technical Specifications
The three vans are built on a ‘skateboard’ platform with a flat battery and rear-mounted electric motor. Two battery options are available: 60kWh and 81kWh, offering ranges of up to 217 miles and 279 miles respectively. The vans feature an 800-volt architecture, allowing for super-fast charging – the batteries can be charged from 15-80% in under 20 minutes.
The vans also come equipped with Vehicle-to-Load capacity, enabling the powering of external devices, and Vehicle-to-Grid functionality, allowing them to sell energy back to the National Grid.
Software and Technology
Renault calls these vehicles ‘Software-Defined Vehicles’ (SDVs), featuring a Google-based infotainment system that can be customized for large companies to integrate their own functions. Over-the-air software updates enable predictive maintenance and minimize fleet downtime.
Availability
Production of the new electric vans is set to begin in 2026 at Renault’s Sandouville plant in France. While a release date hasn’t been confirmed, these vehicles promise to bring significant advancements in electric van technology.
