New 3 seater electric van

MeheeHohee

Is there any 3 seater electric vans on the Irish market? Very limited information on the manufacturers websites. Looking for something comfortable with some power and with a 250k+ range , TIA

the_amazing_raisin

Ford Transit Electric

Citroen E Dispatch

VW ID Buzz cargo

The 250km range is going to be dependent on a lot of factors like weather and cargo, they might struggle at 5am on a winter's morning with a full load of cargo

Most electric vans at the moment seem to be targeted at delivery drivers with reasonably defined routes. Not sure how well they'd work for a tradesperson (assuming that's what you're looking for)

The vans above should cover that range in theory, but if you're going all over the country you'll likely end up with a charging stop en route, or if you can charge the van at your destination it could work

joe1303l

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058309998/new-3-seater-electric-van

ID.Buzz is one option but it’s very big and expensive.

MeheeHohee

Thanks for the replies. ID buzz definitely too big and too expensive. To rule out electric and go diesel, as all the above are too big. What would be the most comfortable for a 150km return commute? Currently driving an A4 but want to make use of a company commercial for tax purposes, drove a caddy and found it very rough, basic and dead. Is there any van or commercial car , will forgo the 3rd seat also. that would have that level of comfort, also without a poxy 1.6l 90hp engine? The likes of a 2.0tdi golf van with a high spec, which don't exist anymore. Don't mind going second hand and back a few years if that type of commercial exists.

AMKC

@OP Here you go,

https://www.kia.com/ie/dealer/mcelligottstralee/business/Commercials/

The KIA CEED and the old model Sportage both as vans.

MeheeHohee

Thanks for that the GT line CEED looks about as good as what out there in a very limited market space. Food for thought

joe1303l

€36K for one of these if it fits the bill ?

https://youtu.be/r_-Natz19U8?si=BSHxESPoF3mfxsex

Risteard81

The e-Dispatch does around 200+ miles on paper with the 75kWh battery, so should achieve your 250km range even in real-world conditions.

User1998

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121010527#Comment_121010527

Good luck getting a recommendation for a diesel in the EV section of boards.

Try the main motors forum for a diesel van recommendation

joe1303l

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121023568#Comment_121023568

Unfortunately it’s about €50K including VAT. Makes no financial sense at that money for what it is.

PsychoPete

I'm fairly sure the Renault Kangoo EV comes in a 3 seater in the higher spec

Risteard81

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121026907#Comment_121026907

Unfortunately I don't think you'll find a van with that range cheaper.

the_amazing_raisin

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121026907#Comment_121026907

I assume most of the customers will be commercial and don't pay VAT

Risteard81

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027425#Comment_121027425

To be accurate a VAT registered business will still pay the VAT, however will reclaim this in the Input VAT for the business' VAT return.

celtic_oz

17 Vans available

50Kwh

one year old

7 years of battery and motor warranty left

250 Km range ?

only 2 seats .. could be changed ?

€17,500 + Vat

Risteard81

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121041043#Comment_121041043

Realisitcally you'd be looking at the 75kWh battery for the range wanted.

celtic_oz

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121044286#Comment_121044286

This guy tested it out (conclusion at 21:25 )

https://youtu.be/nJJLEiOGdKE?si=7IRL6wdP3L-BIg7i&t=1269

MeheeHohee

Appreciate all the replies, I don't see an appealing do it all electric on the market yet for a commercial as all the styling is uninspiring and soulless, although probably fine from a practicality point of view, so still leaning towards and ICE car derived van

Firblog

Was interested in these Maxus vans posted above, then found this review, guy takes a look underneath https://youtu.be/4D1pLFdFnFc?t=1441

sumo12

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121062733#Comment_121062733

That's pretty nasty underneath. They just took a square frame of box section steel and bolted wheels onto it. Wouldn't like to be in a side smack in one of them or any type of collision for that matter