Renault has unveiled its utility vehicle (LUV) models developed by Flexis
- Renault has unveiled its battery electric light utility models developed by Flexis, a joint venture between Renault, Volvo Trucks and the logistics company CMA CGM, a concept reminding the American Bright Drop produced by the GM group.
- These three models will be marketed under the Renault and Volvo Trucks brands. At Renault, they will use the brand's previous names: Estafette, Goélette, and Trafic. These completely new models in terms of design will be produced from summer 2026 at Renault's Sandouville site, where the current Renault Trafic and their derivatives, the Nissan Primastar and Mitsubishi Express, are already produced.
- These three models (the “Trafic” van, the “Goélette” chassis cab based on the Trafic van and the “Estafette” Step -In van) will be based on the brand new “skateboard” platform dedicated to electric vehicles, with a 800V architecture, and developped on a SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) concept.
- All models benefit from a low, flat and low loading floor and a battery pack that allows up to 450 km of autonomy.
- The carmaker expects total demand of around 15,000 units over three years (2026-2027-2028), or 5,000 units per year on average until December 31, 2028. However, demand should gradually increase according to Inovev to reach 7,000 units in 2029, 8,000 units in 2030 and so on.