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Here are the new vans coming to the UK soon
From the Isuzu D-Max EV to the Kia PV7, these are the load-luggers that are heading your way...
The van market is a tough place to be, right now, but there are still a swathe of options for you to pick from; be it the long-established Ford Transit family, or the wide range of Stellantis vans.
Aside from petrol and diesel vans, we’re also seeing an increase in the number of hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery-powered vans (BEVs) hitting showrooms.
This level of variation means there’s even more room to adapt your small or large van to your budget and lifestyle. EVs, for instance, bring lower running costs and benefit-in-kind (BIK) taxes, while traditional petrol and diesel vans retain an air of familiarity - in case you’re not quite ready to make the switch.
Following is a rundown of the vans that will be coming to the UK market in late 2025 and beyond, which we believe will be
worth considering if you're thinking about buying something new.
Late 2025
Skywell 233
You may be familiar with Skywell by this point. If not, it’s a Chinese manufacturer that forms part of the multi-billion dollar Skyworth group. It launched its first car in the UK — the Skywell BE11 SUV — earlier this year, and it received a poor one-star rating from our road test team. Perhaps Skywell will have better luck with its forthcoming 233 electric van?
The early signs are promising: two lengths, two heights and two vehicle masses, the biggest of which will offer a payload of up to 1755kg. You’ll get a generous amount of equipment, including a 15.6in touchscreen, smartphone mirroring, keyless entry and six-way adjustable seats.
Two battery options - 88kWh or 105kWh - can be had, and combined with a 201bhp e-motor that also puts out 273lb/ft of torque. Range estimates have not yet been released, but we’re expecting it to be competitive. As will the price.
KGM Musso EV
KGM is pointing towards an end-of-year release for its Musso EV, and that means it’ll beat the likes of Kia and Hyundai to launch the first South Korean electric pick-up truck in the UK. It’s also expected to start at around £38,000 for the two-wheel drive version, with the four-wheel drive alternative bumping it up to around £42,000.
Generally speaking, the regular Musso offers a smooth ride and a well-refined interior that’s loaded with stuff. You’ll get two bed length options, 1,300mm or 1600mm, the latter of which can transport as much as 1200kg of goods. It’ll also tow a trailer rated at up to 3500kg.
The Musso EV will also benefit from low van BIK tax rate, which means you’ll be saving a fair bit each year. It isn’t the fastest car around, though, with its 2.2-litre diesel engine taking as much as 11.9secs to get to 62mph. At least it’s quiet.
Kia PV5 (and then the PV7/PV9)
The first of a triumvirate of electric vans from Kia, the two-seat PV5, will be landing in late 2025 for an estimated £30,000, with a three-seat option set to arrive in 2026. It will be built entirely from the ground-up and with a focus on scalable platforms, which means various body styles, lengths, heights and so on can be tailored to your specific requirements.
You’ll squeeze up to 184 miles of official WLTP range from its smaller 51.5kWh battery, or 258 miles from a 71.2kWh pack. We managed to verify the latter during our road test; impressive, considering a lot of electric vans don’t get close to their claimed range figures. It does still, however, fall slightly short of the 277 miles offer by its most natural rival, the Volkswagen ID.Buzz.
It’s worth remembering that the PV5 will also qualify for the Plug-in Van Grant, which could slash as much as £5,000 off the total price, and will come with Kia’s seven-year or 100,000-mile warranty. Tempting prospect, isn’t it?
Following the PV5 will be the PV7, scheduled for 2027. It will be a large panel van that provides the most cargo space of any of Kia’s professional work vans, and will build on the PV5 with even more space and software-based services and solutions. The PV9 is then expected to launch in 2029 to round off the trio, though very little is known about it at this stage.
Read more: New electric Kia PV5 van will get 249 miles of range
2026
Isuzu D-Max EV
Isuzu’s solid reputation for building sturdy, dependable vehicles has largely been forged by its D-Max pick-up truck. Having debuted in the UK back in 2012 as a replacement for the Rodeo, it has offered basically the same recipe ever since: a strong turbo-diesel engine upfront with a choice of two or four-wheel drive to complement.
But for the first time in three generations, the D-Max is finally going electric in early 2026. The D-Max EV was revealed at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham earlier this year, and is aiming to become the first electric pick-up in Europe to offer a 1.0-tonne payload and a 3.5-tonne towing capacity, combined with permanent four-wheel drive. That’s a tasty prospect all-round.
Powered by two e-motors, combining to produce an estimated 187bhp and 240lb/ft of torque, the projected speed figures are 0-62mph in just over 10secs and a top speed of 80(ish) mph. Range is estimated to be 164 miles drawn out of a 66.9kWh battery, and as for price, it’ll start at close to £60,000 without VAT.
Renault Trafic, Estafette and Goelette
Not one, not two, but three new Renault electric vans are on the horizon in 2026, built atop the marque’s new ‘skateboard’ platform underpinnings and loaded with software defined architecture (SDV). In short, it means they’ll be an amalgamation of clever technologies, all collaborating to make journeys, both work and leisure-related, as easy and as comfortable as possible.
Launching the pack will be the medium-sized Trafic E-Tech panel van, which will be similarly-sized to the current Trafic, but boasting shorter overhangs and a longer wheelbase. As such, it may offer an even bigger cargo load. Cosmetically, the new Trafic will use much LED lighting and plastic cladding, with a set of asymmetrical doors at the rear. Rumoured price? £37,000 (ex-VAT).
Next-up will be the Estafette E-Tech, which marks a return for a name that’s steeped in Renault folklore. It’ll play the role of easy-to-use delivery van, since it’s a smidge longer and narrower than even the smallest Renault Master. It has been designed to allow a person to stand upright in the rear cargo bay, meaning swift drop offs. The reborn Estafette is expected to cost from £39,000 (pre-VAT).
Finally, we’ve got the Goelette E-Tech. Three iterations will be offered: box van, chassis cab and tipper truck, with more variants possible in the future. It’ll look similar to the Trafic, and equipped with a similarly tech-focused interior. The main difference will be that, behind the cab, the chassis platform is built to accommodate a ‘virtually infinite’ number of fittings, allowing for maximum customization. No price range is estimated just yet, but we suspect the Goelette will be the costliest of the three.
Read more: New Renault Trafic leads reinvented electric van range
Toyota Hilux EV
Perhaps the only pick-up with a sterner reputation for reliability than the aforementioned D-Max is the indomitable Toyota Hilux. With the current eighth generation set to make way for a ninth in the coming years, rumour has it that Toyota will also use the refresh to finally introduce an all-electric version.
Chances are, it’ll be deployed alongside the pre-existing pair of four-cylinder diesel engines (2.4- and 2.8-litre). Both share a 201bhp output, though the 2.8-litre gets paired-up with a 48-volt battery to improve efficiency and lower emissions. Whether an electrified Hilux still has the same appeal as the rough and tough turbo-diesel remains to be seen.
Iveco eJolly and eSuperJolly
Also landing in 2026 will be a new pair of Iveco products, the eJolly and eSuperJolly, which completes the brand’s lineup of electric vans. The eJolly will play the medium van role, with a gross weight of between 2800kg and 3200kg. It’ll also provide a payload of up to 1175kg, which sits between the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric (1175kg) and the Renault Trafic E-Tech (1222kg). Two battery choices will be available: 49kWh, providing 139 miles of range, and 75kWh, which is said to return 218 miles.
Launching just before the eJolly will be its big brother, the eSuperJolly. It will sneak into the large van category courtesy of a gross vehicle weight of between 3500kg and 4250kg. The quoted 1400kg payload is still some way off the Ford E-Transit’s 1758kg, but you do get a 268bhp electric motor and 110kWh battery to make up for it. That means its 260-mile range places it between the E-Transit (249 miles) and the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter (272 miles).
As for starting prices, we’re expecting it to be £40,000 for the eJolly and £50,000 if you’re after the eSuperJolly. These estimates are without the Plug-In Van Grant included, we should add.
Read more: Iveco eJolly and eSuperJolly revealed
Toyota Land Cruiser EV
Next year will be the Land Cruiser’s 75th anniversary, and to mark the occasion, Toyota is expected to introduce an electrified version of the legendary off-roader. It’s also expected to take after the Land Cruiser Se Concept pictured above. No noticeable air inlets, exhausts or crazy design quirks to see here; just simple, rudimentary styling that fits the sales brief for what a Land Cruiser should be.
It’ll slot in alongside the current model, which only just went on sale in the UK last year. That version is available solely with a meaty diesel engine on our shores, while other markets are treated to a petrol version.
Though no technical details have been released, we reckon the electric Land Cruiser will ditch the ladder chassis for a more widely-adopted monocoque setup. This effectively moulds the body and frame into one seamless unit, and should make it softer all-round.
Read more: Electric Toyota Land Cruiser tipped for 2026 launch
And probably never...
Tesla Cybertruck
Could 2026 finally be the year? Almost certainly not, because Tesla hasn’t yet started to sell the divisive Cybertruck in the UK (or anywhere in Europe for that matter), because it doesn’t meet the legal safety standards. Those sharp edges and its stiff underbody make it a big risk for pedestrians and other road users.
That means it’ll require a substantial redesign, likely losing most of the styling traits that make it such a controversial car. And since it’ll need to be converted to right-hand drive, the interior may also need to go through a sizeable revision. So, the stumbling blocks are clear for all to see.
Should Tesla decide to redevelop the Cybertruck for an assault on European soil, it would be fascinating to see whether people see it as a genuine option, or just a fancy gimmick. Considering Tesla’s sales have plummeted (22.5% drop from a year earlier in August), perhaps this could be just the spark the brand needs for a resurgent run in the market.
Read more: Tesla Cybertruck electric pick-up truck
