Renault Trafic E-Tech van to offer 292-mile range for £38k

New electric medium van is targeting a class-leading range for its 2027 arrival

Renault Trafic E-Tech front static

On sale Spring 2027 Price from £38,000 (excl. VAT)

When releasing a new album, it’s normal for artists to completely switch up their look and enter into a new phase – and that’s exactly what the Renault Trafic E-Tech is doing as it enters into its new electric era.

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Indeed, the electric version of Renault’s medium Trafic van is being reinvented for 2027 to compete with the likes of the upcoming Kia PV7 Cargo and Ford E-Transit Custom. It’s set to spearhead the launch of a number of electric Renault vans, including the Estafette E-Tech and Goelette E-Tech.

There'll be a choice of two batteries available with the Trafic E-Tech: a 60kWh unit or an 81kWh unit. The larger battery is officially capable of travelling up to 292 miles on a single charge. That’s an impressive figure; it’s even more than the expected range of the upcoming Kia PV7 (285 miles), and the larger Renault Master E-Tech (285 miles).

Eleanor Cooper

Updated: 5 November 2026

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Renault Trafic E-Tech rear static

No official range figures for the 60kWh battery have been revealed yet, but Renault says it's designed for "urban journeys", so we'd expect a smaller range of around 200-250 miles.

Thanks to its 800-volt architecture, Renault claims the 81kWh Trafic E-Tech should be able to charge at speeds of up to 240kW – enough to recuperate 80% of charge in less than 20 minutes.

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Both versions use a 215bhp electric motor and come equipped with a heat pump, which feeds waste heat from the car’s battery to the car’s interior to improve efficiency during cold weather. They will also have vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities, which allow you to charge external devices, such as power tools, using the van's battery.

The Trafic E-Tech is one of the first models to be based on Renault’s new Software Defined Vehicle architecture (SDV). That means that rather than using multiple connected computers to operate, the Trafic E-Tech is based around a central unit, reducing complexity and maximising vehicle uptime by anticipating issues with the van. These underpinnings are also scalable and will act as the base for other Renault electric vans of varying size.

Renault Trafic E-Tech interior

Speaking of which, you can pick between two body lengths for the Trafic E-Tech: either 4.87m or 5.27m. Like the PV7, the Trafic E-Tech will have enough load space for three Euro pallets – 5.8 cubic metres, to be exact, with the larger body. The smaller body has 5.1 cubic metres of space.

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In terms of capacities, the Trafic E-Tech has a payload rating of up to 1300kg – more than the 1200kg of the PV7 – and a towing capacity of 2000kg. The Ford E-Transit Custom and Volkswagen e-Transporter, for reference, can tow up to 2300kg.

It should also be suited to town driving, with a small turning circle of 10.3m – equivalent to a Renault Clio – and measuring at 1.89m tall, meaning it should fit into most car parks.

Like a lot of vans, the Trafic E-Tech’s interior is not exactly plush, but has an attractive design. A row of physical buttons makes adjusting the climate controls easy on the move, while other functions are controlled via the 12.3in touchscreen, which runs Renault’s openR link infotainment system. This includes business-oriented controls and apps, including the ability to control optional refrigeration equipment.

Renault Trafic E-Tech side static

There’s plenty of leg and head room inside the Trafic E-Tech, although the middle seat is significantly narrower, meaning three occupants would be rubbing shoulders. Nevertheless, there’s lots of space for your odds and ends, including three cup holders and a couple of storage trays on top of the dashboard, a cubby above the glovebox and a slot for a smartphone.

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Two trim levels are available: Advance and Extra. Entry-level Advance comes with a 10.0in digital driver's display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, adaptive cruise control, front, rear and side parking sensors, a reversing camera, adaptive LED headlights, manual air conditioning, and keyless entry and start.

Meanwhile, stepping up to Extra trim gets you metallic paint, additional airbags, automatic climate control, lumbar support for the driver's seat, wireless phone charging and sat-nav.

First deliveries of the Renault Trafic E-Tech will arrive in spring next year, with prices starting at £38,000 excluding VAT. That's cheaper than the E-Transit Custom (£43,630 excl. VAT), while the e-Transporter is similarly priced, at £38,530.

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