Electric van partnership

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【Summary】Renault and Volvo have partnered to create a new company focused on developing electric vans. The partnership will also include CMA CGM and will utilize a new electric platform to support different vehicle body types. The vehicles will incorporate software for monitoring delivery activities, with the aim of reducing operating costs by 30%. The first vehicles are expected to be available in 2026.

FutureCar Staff Oct 08, 2023 4:15 PM PT

Renault Group and Volvo Group have announced a new partnership to develop electric vans. The partnership will also include CMA CGM and will focus on building vehicles on a new fully-electric LCV skateboard platform. This platform is designed to offer modularity to support different vehicle body types.

The new vehicles will be equipped with software that provides advanced monitoring capabilities for delivery activities. The partnership claims that this software will enable logistics companies to reduce operating costs by 30%. The first vehicles from this partnership are expected to be available in 2026.

Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo expressed his excitement about leading the transformation in the LCV market. He stated that the new company, which combines the assets of three industry champions, will bring unique solutions to professional customers. Volvo Group president and CEO Martin Lundstedt emphasized the importance of partnership and collaboration in achieving sustainable transport solutions.