Renault has been celebrated at the inaugural Van Reviewer Awards, securing two accolades that highlight the strength of its current and future pure-electric light commercial vehicles (LCVs).
The Renault Master E-Tech electric was named ‘Best Large Electric Van’, while the forthcoming Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric – the brand’s first Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) – received ‘Best Van to Wait For’, underlining Renault’s ambitious plans for the electric van market.
Renault Master E-Tec van
George Barrow, Editor of Van Reviewer, explained why the Master E-Tech electric stood out: “The Renault Master E-Tech stands out in the large electric van sector by offering genuine heavy-duty practicality alongside an advanced electric drivetrain. Multiple sizes mean there’s plenty of storage space in the van’s load area, but also with a payload that remains competitive for its class. It delivers the usability expected of a large van, with potential TCO savings and zero-emissions on top.
“Renault’s experience in electric vehicles gives customers confidence to turn to the Master E-Tech as a mature and reliable solution to electrification. Big electric vans used to feel like a compromise. Not anymore. The Renault Master shows just how far the technology has come, offering proper range, rapid charging and no loss of usability. It’s a genuine alternative to diesel for all types of customers and a clear sign of where large vans are heading next.”
The forward-looking award for the new Trafic Van E-Tech electric reflects the promise of Renault’s next-generation all-electric medium van, due to arrive later this year.
“What makes the new Trafic E-Tech genuinely exciting is that it’s been conceived as a software-defined commercial vehicle from day one. It opens the door to faster charging, better energy use and a van that can improve over time through software updates. If you’re thinking of buying an electric van this year, the Trafic E-Tech is definitely one to wait for,” George Barrow added.
Adam Wood, Managing Director of Renault UK, said: “These awards recognise Renault’s class-leading credentials, both today and for the future. Master E-Tech electric continues to set the benchmark in the large van segment, while the new Trafic E-Tech electric signals the next step forward in our electric van capability, combining advanced new technology with the flexibility and usability that business users require and have come to expect from Renault.”
The Renault Master E-Tech electric continues to define the large van segment with load spaces ranging from 11 to 20 cubic metres, enhanced payload capacity, and a user-focused design that delivers everyday convenience. The Master E-Tech electric features a 105kW/300Nm electric motor paired with an 87kWh battery, offering a WLTP range of up to 285 miles, with DC fast charging providing 142 miles of range in just 30 minutes. Prices start from £37,500 plus VAT after PiVG.
The new Trafic Van E-Tech electric marks a significant step forward for Renault’s electric LCV range. Built on a new all-electric platform, it has been designed for optimal load space and manoeuvrability, with compact exterior dimensions, a tight turning circle, and practical load capacities of up to 5.8 m³ depending on the version.
The Trafic Van E-Tech electric will be the first Renault vehicle to feature Ampere’s Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture and 800V technology, enabling ultra-rapid charging and supporting ranges of up to around 279 miles WLTP (pending homologation). It is expected to arrive in the UK in late 2026, with a wide variety of body styles and conversions planned to meet professional users’ needs.
