Renault has been recognised at the inaugural Van Reviewer Awards with two wins that highlight both the strength of its current and future pure-electric LCV line-up.
While Renault Master E-Tech electric was named ‘Best Large Electric Van,’ the forthcoming new Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric – the brand’s first ever Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) - received the ‘Best Van to Wait For’ award, underlining Renault’s exciting future direction in the light commercial vehicle market.
Highlighting the reasons that further cemented the Renault Master E-Tech electric as the best in its class, George Barrow, Editor of Van Reviewer said: “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.”
Renault’s success was extended with a forward-looking award for the new Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric, which was named ‘Best Van to Wait For.’ The accolade recognises the promise of Renault’s next-generation all-electric medium van, ahead of its arrival later this year.
As George explained: “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.”
Adam Wood, Managing Director, 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.”
As this latest recognition confirms, the Renault Master continues to set the benchmark in the large van segment. Designed for maximum practicality and efficiency, it offers load spaces ranging from 11 to 20 cubic metres, alongside enhanced payload capability and a user-focused design that delivers everyday convenience for operators.
The Master E-Tech electric features a 105kW/300Nm electric motor paired with an 87kWh battery delivering a WLTP range of up to 285 miles, while DC fast charging provides up to 142 miles of range in just 30 minutes. The Renault Master E-Tech electric is priced from £37,500 plus VAT after PiVG.
The new Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric represents a major step forward for Renault’s electric LCV range. Built on a new all-electric platform, it has been designed to optimise load space and manoeuvrability, with compact exterior dimensions, a tight turning circle and practical load capacities of up to 5.8 m³, depending on version.
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). Trafic Van E-Tech electric will arrive in the UK in late 2026, with a wide variety of body styles and conversions planned to meet the needs of professional users.
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For more information about Renault’s light commercial vehicle range, please visit: www.renault.co.uk