Electric vans at IAA Transportation 2026: what to expect

Under the motto “We Deliver”, IAA Transportation (formerly IAA Commercial Vehicles) showcases numerous mobility solutions for the future of road freight transport. Around 150 world premieres and new products are expected at the Hanover exhibition grounds, which once hosted the World Expo 2000.

For a separate look at the innovations among electric trucks, click here. However, this article focuses on another segment of logistics that plays a particularly important role in last-mile delivery: vans—and specifically electric vans.

Ford debuts new models, Mercedes celebrates anniversary

Ford Pro is bringing a whole range of electric vans to Hanover. The newest model among them is the all-electric Transit City, which will celebrate its public premiere at the IAA Transportation. This model is already the fifth member of Ford’s Transit family – but the first to be available exclusively as a battery-electric vehicle. According to Ford Pro, it is a “particularly cost-efficient” electric van, stripped down to the essentials, starting at €35,990 net in the L1H1 configuration. In addition, there are the familiar models: E-Transit Courier, E-Transit Connect, E-Transit Custom, and the large E-Transit. More details in Hall 13, Stand C90.

One of the IAA exhibitors that particularly values the van segment is Mercedes-Benz Vans. And for good reason: the company considers itself the founder of this vehicle category and wants to show at its exhibition stand in Hall 13 (Stand C51) how 130 years of van history interact with innovative vehicles, customer-centric services, and integrated digital offerings. Mercedes-Benz will present, among other models, its electric vans eVito and eSprinter – as well as the VLE, the first van based on the new electric architecture VAN.EA. At IAA, the manufacturer will also provide information on innovative charging solutions for commercial customers.

Kia PV7 electric van celebrates world premiere

Meanwhile, Kia is bringing a true world premiere to Hanover: the PV7 will be the second model in Kia’s “Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV)” line-up, following the PV5. The PV7 is said to offer more space and more possibilities than the PV5 to meet the changing needs of commercial customers across a wider range of business and lifestyle areas. Kia is currently keeping specific details of the PV7 under wraps and will reveal them – along with the electric van itself – at the IAA Transportation. Where? Hall 13, Stand C71.

Stellantis with cost-effective compact van solutions

For Stellantis, the focus of the trade fair appearance is on the new van concept SCV (Smart Compact Van), which has so far only been presented digitally but not yet to the public. The SCV represents an extension of the compact van family at the lower end, designed to offer particularly competitive prices – in other words, the SCVs are cheaper than the existing variants of the Citroën Berlingo, Fiat Doblò, Opel Combo, and Peugeot Partner.

The highlight of the SCVs is not just the lower price but also a new concept for the driver’s cab. This is based on the insight that professional drivers spend 80 per cent of their working time alone on the road. For this reason, Stellantis has designed the Flexiseat, a modular passenger seat that can be folded down to create additional cargo space. Combined with the optional “Modutable”, it creates a work or storage surface which can be used for a mobile office or as a dining table for breaks. This seating concept is initially only available in the new SCV family, with these vehicles named Citroën Berlingo First, Fiat Doblò Easypro, Opel Combo Start, and Peugeot Partner Active. And: all four electric vans are available with various drivetrain options, including an electric powertrain with 100 kW system power and up to 270 km range. More details in Hall 13, C41.

For Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, the IAA Transportation is a home game, as the manufacturer is based in Hanover. However, VWN currently lacks new all-electric innovations – the first generation of the e-Crafter is already history, and the second generation is not expected to arrive until at least 2028. At least there was the e-Transporter last year, plus the ID. Buzz Cargo since 2022. Regarding the latter: VWN is bringing a concept study to the IAA: the ID. Buzz Cargo AD (AD stands for Autonomous Driving), which, like the well-known ID. Buzz AD – which is designed as a robotaxi or roboshuttle – should be capable of fully autonomous driving at SAE Level 4. The idea is that the electric van could deliver goods autonomously in the future, though the recipient would still need to remove them from the vehicle. VWN can be found at the trade fair in Hall 12, Stand C03.

Renault brings new Trafic E-Tech

A few metres away, Renault is showcasing the new Renault Trafic E-Tech in Hall 13, Stand E70. Although it was already unveiled in France in November 2025, it is not yet available for purchase. A first for the brand is the 800-volt technology, which is being used in a Renault model for the first time. This is said to enable charging times of less than 20 minutes for a 15 per cent to 80 per cent charge at a fast-charging station. Depending on the battery, the electric van’s range is said to be up to 450 km.

The SAIC brand Maxus wants to focus on bidirectional charging in the commercial sector at its stand. As previously reported, the Chinese manufacturer already tested feeding electricity back from the traction battery last year with the electric vans eDeliver 5 and eDeliver 7, as well as the electric pickup eTerron 9. At the IAA Transportation, Maxus will demonstrate Vehicle-to-Load, Vehicle-to-Building, and Vehicle-to-Grid—and show customers how the vehicle battery can help reduce peak loads in companies, as well as power electric tools for field service technicians. Meet them in Hall 13, Stand E90.

Other exhibitors worth mentioning in the context of electric vans, here in brief:

• Geely brand Farizon is showcasing its two all-electric van models for Europe: the Farizon V7E and the Farizon SV. The more compact V7E is primarily designed for urban delivery traffic and last-mile applications. The larger SV combines a flexible vehicle architecture with a variety of deployment and configuration options. Find them at the outdoor area, P55.
• The Chinese manufacturer Chery Commercial Vehicle showed its ambitions in Europe when it revealed plans for a European headquarters in Liverpool earlier this year. In Hall 13, Stand E54, the company will introduce its van brand Delivan, which it previewed for the first time in April. At the IAA, there will be world premieres of Delivan’s products and services.
• Slightly larger than a van is Daystar, the new electric platform from Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Foton. Specifically, the Daystar models are light electric trucks with an 800-volt architecture. The interior is designed to closely resemble that of a passenger car to increase comfort for drivers in daily delivery operations. More information in Hall 21, B02.

_The IAA Transportation will take place from 15 to 20 September 2026 in Hanover, with a press day on 14 September 2026._