READY TO WORK: PRODUCTION VERSION OF THE NEW RENAULT TRAFIC VAN E-TECH ELECTRIC TO MAKE ITS UK DEBUT AT THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW 2026
Production version of the Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric will make its UK debut at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2026
· Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric’s 800V architecture enables DC charging from 15% to 80% in around 20 minutes, with a range of up to 450 km (WLTP)*
· The new Renault Trafic E-Tech will be the first Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) produced by Renault
· On display at the NEC Birmingham (Hall 5, stand 5F84) from 21–23 April, ahead of orders opening later in the year
Renault will showcase the production version of the new Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, marking the model’s UK debut ahead of orders opening later in 2026.
Following its global premiere in concept form at last year’s Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, the new-generation Trafic returns to the NEC in finished production form.
Built on a dedicated skateboard platform and featuring 800V fast-charging technology, it represents a significant step forward in range, usability and digital capability for business customers.
The new Trafic E-Tech will be the first Renault Software Defined Vehicle (SDV). SDV technology lets the vehicle improve over time through software updates, adding new features, enhancing performance, and boosting reliability without changing hardware. It reduces complexity, keeps the vehicle up to date, and helps businesses stay efficient with smarter maintenance and real-time insights.
Designed to optimise load capacity within a compact footprint, Renault Trafic E-Tech electric offers load volumes of up to 5.8m³, a payload of up to 1.25 tonnes* and a towing capacity of 2 tonnes. Overall height is limited to 1.90m, ensuring easy access to underground car parks, while a tight 10.3-metre turning circle enhances manoeuvrability in urban environments.
Two battery options will be available. A long-range NMC battery delivers up to 450 km (WLTP)*, while an urban-range LFP battery, available at a later date, offers up to 350 km (WLTP)* and uses no rare metals such as cobalt or nickel.
With its 800V electrical architecture, Trafic E-Tech electric can charge from 15% to 80% in around 20 minutes at a DC fast charger, recovering up to 260 km of range. The new OpenR multimedia system with a 12-inch central screen includes navigation tailored specifically for commercial vehicles, taking account of vehicle size and load to suggest suitable routes and optimised charging stops. Google built-in services will also be available.
Vehicle-to-Load and Vehicle-to-Grid functionality further enhance its versatility, enabling the van to power external tools and equipment or feed energy back to the grid when required.
