Renault reveals new all-electric Trafic range ahead of 2026 launch
| 14 February 2025, 08:39
Renault’s next-generation Trafic van will be an all-electric model as part of the French automaker’s plan to refresh its commercial vehicle range.
The new Trafic E-Tech electric is one of three all-new LCVs that will be built at Renault’s Sandouville plant in northern France from next year.
The Trafic E-Tech is the fourth-generation Trafic since the name was first used in 1980. Since then Renault has built more than 2.5 million Trafics as vans and people-movers.
The Trafic E-Tech electric has a short front overhang and extended wheelbase, with wheels positioned at the corners to maximise interior space while giving a turning circle equivalent to that of a Renault Clio. It is less than 1.90m tall for easy access to multi-storey car parks.
Passenger versions will be part of the range and could be offered to taxi operators on special deals via Renault’s Mobilize division.
The other two new Renault electric LCVs, revive model names from the past: Estafette, and Goelette. The Goelette name was used on a number of light trucks from 1956 to 1982 The new Goelette E-Tech electric is available in three versions: chassis cab, box and tipper, paving the way for a wide choice of conversions.
The original Estafette was built between 1959 and 1980 – indeed, it was replaced by the first-generation Trafic, so this will be the first time Renault has offered vans carrying the same name at the same time.
Inspired by Renault Estafette Concept presented last September, the Estafette E-Techelectric is designed as an urban delivery van, with a tall roof and high-cube interior.
Just 5.27m long and 1.92m wide, it is a compact vehicle designed for city streets. It stands 2.60m high, allowing a person up to 1.90m tall to move around the interior easily, between the cockpit and cargo area. It has sliding doors and running boards for ease of access.
The three vans all use Renault’s new “skateboard” Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture developed by EV subsidiary company Ampere. The three vehicles are the result of a collaboration with Flexis, the independent company founded by Renault Group, Volvo Group and CMA CGM Group.
