New Renault Trafic E-Tech electric to debut at CV Show
Renault will showcase a production version of its new Trafic E-Tech electric van at this year’s CV Show in Birmingham, marking the model’s debut ahead of orders opening later in 2026.
Following its global premiere in concept form at last year’s CV Show, the new-generation Trafic returns to the NEC in finished production form.
Built on a dedicated skateboard platform and featuring 800V fast-charging technology, Renault says 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, according to Renault.
The new 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 tow 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, Renault claims the Trafic E-Tech electric can charge from 15 to 80 per cent 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.
In addition to the van version making its production-ready debut at the CV Show, the Trafic E-Tech electric will also be available in chassis versions.
The Trafic Van E-Tech Electric will be built in France at the Renault Group plant in Sandouville, where several of the conversions most frequently requested by customers will also be built on site.