Flexis unveils three electric vans built for urban logistics

Flexis has pulled the wraps off its new range of electric vans, which are expected to go on sale in 2026.

The company is a joint venture between Renault, Volvo and CMA CGM. It was formed to develop a new generation of urban logistics solutions.

The initial line-up is composed of three models: the Step-in van, the Cargo van and the Panel van. They use an EV-native skateboard platform, with electronic architecture developed by Renault's Ampere division.

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Alongside the vehicles, Flexis has developed a software platform to support logistics providers efficiently electrify fleets and respond to growing urban logistic challenges.

Philippe Divry, CEO of Flexis, said: "Our mission at Flexis is to support and accelerate the electrification of the urban logistics industry, which is looking to operate more sustainably, improve profitability and improve the operations security and safety for drivers in a sector that continues to grow.

"Since the creation of Flexis, we have worked with customers and logistics players to co-create the services to meet operational needs and improve the B2B offer on the market with a solution that is 100% electric, 100% connected, 100% customisable and 100% designed for cities."

Flexis plans to sell its vehicles directly to logistics providers and fleet managers and will also supply the vehicles to Renault Group and Renault Trucks who will distribute them under their own brands in their sales networks.

All vehicles have: a low floor height to ease the loading and unloading of parcels; the possibility of fully customising the interior of the vehicles without the constraints of retrofitted hardware; the integration of high-capacity battery solutions allowing for fast charging (80% in less than 20 minutes); and the best range for urban operations (up to 280 miles WLTP).

The Step-In van competes in the medium van segment featuring front sliding doors and a rear shutter door for loading optimisation; a first for the European market. It features easy access between the cockpit and cargo areas with 1.9m height clearance allowing drivers to walk throughout the vehicle.

The Cargo Van is adapted to urban last-mile delivery needs with an easily convertible box, capable of integrating different widths, heights, and beds, as well as modular solutions including, but not limited to, refrigerated boxes.

The Panel Van has a multi-purpose design to address all the limitations of current market offerings, including superior manoeuvrability and an overall height of 1.9m, enabling it to enter underground city parking and garages easily.

Serial production will start mid-2026 at Renault Group’s Sandouville plant in France. As part of the development process, twenty representative prototypes have been built and being tested, cumulating more than 9,000 hours of driving , since March 2024.