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Volkswagen Transporter
Continuing a 75-year lineage, the new Transporter includes versatile electric and plug-in hybrid versions to suit increasingly diverse fleet needs. Here’s what you need to know.
At a glance...
- Price Range: £32,165-£59,437 (excluding VAT)
- Powertrains: Diesel and electric, PHEV to follow
- Variants: Long and short wheelbase versions, load capacity up to 6.8m3
- Efficiency: 33.2-39.8mpg, 186-224g/km CO2 (diesel)
- EV range: 190-200 miles (e-Transporter)
How much space do you get in the Transporter?
Volkswagen’s mid-size van line-up now spans models, with the car-derived Multivan MPV and electric ID.Buzz now available alongside the familiar Transporter nameplate. This seventh-generation Transporter continues a product line that started in 1950 – but it’s the first to be co-developed with Ford. It’s closely related to the latest Transit Custom, and the two vans offer similar capabilities.
The launch line-up includes short and long (+400mm) wheelbase options, offering load capacities of 5.8m3 or 6.8m3 respectively. Although that’s almost identical to its predecessor, both offer a longer and wider floor – big enough for three Euro pallets in the long wheelbase version – with a load-through provision in the bulkhead. For fleets needing even more space, the Transporter can carry 170kg on its roof and tow up to 2.8 tonnes.
Is the Transporter available as an electric van?
Yes, and the new e-Transporter is a much better all-rounder than its predecessor. Its 64kWh battery offers 190-200 miles of range, compared to 82 miles in the old model, with 125kW DC rapid charging restoring around 80% of that capacity in around half an hour. Customers can choose 148bhp or 215bhp power outputs in both wheelbase lengths, while all versions have a gross weight under 3,500kg despite offering a one-tonne payload and braked towing capacity of up to 2.3 tonnes.
Volkswagen is also offering three turbodiesel options – producing 109bhp, 148bhp and 168bhp – with four-wheel drive on the mid-spec engine and eight-speed automatic gearboxes on all except the entry-level model. A plug-in hybrid will follow in 2026, offering a useful stepping stone for drivers with a mix of urban and inter-urban routes. It’s a reflection of ever-broader fleet needs.
What useful features does the Transporter offer for fleets?
The Transporter’s interior will feel familiar to anyone who’s driven one of Volkswagen’s latest passenger cars. It features a configurable 12.3-inch digital display and intuitive 13-inch central touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity and optional connected services, enabling drivers to monitor the van from their smartphone.
For ease of use, the compact 11.8-metre turning circle and low roofline to get into tight car parks. All three trim levels include essentials such as air conditioning, cruise control and rear parking sensors, while a folding table, keyless entry and overhead storage provide extra convenience for drivers. Plug-in hybrid and e-Transporter models include a 230-volt outlet in the load area, ideal for powering equipment such as laptops and powertools from the high-voltage battery. It’s perfectly equipped to take your work on the road.
