Nissan has taken its all-electric Townstar compact van on a UK tour to highlight its versatility and eco credentials.

Staff at Marshall Nissan Leicester showed customers first-hand what the Townstar EV can deliver

The Townstar EV – named Compact High Cube Van of the Year at the 2023 Great British Fleet Awards – was welcomed at 36 Nissan Van Centres across the UK and showcased to potential purchasers at special events.

One of the dealerships on the Townstar EV’s itinerary was Marshall Nissan Leicester, where staff presentations showed customers first-hand what the vehicle can deliver.

Darren Porter, commercial sales manager at the dealership in Abbey Lane, said: “We were delighted to have the Townstar EV here for a day and our promotional event was very successful. We took one order and there are others in the pipeline.

“Townstar has a great deal to offer our customers – whether they choose the petrol-powered or all-electric version. We are sure it will be a big success and a worthy successor to the iconic e-NV200.”

Launched earlier this year – and now available in long-wheelbase guise – the Townstar EV has been designed to suit a wide variety of business customers, from mobile workshops, utilities and maintenance companies to last-mile delivery services, providing the comfort and flexibility they need.

Its all-electric powertrain teams up a 122hp motor with 245Nm of torque and a 45kWh battery that delivers a WLTP range of 183 miles (171 miles for the long wheelbase). The Townstar EV also offers a payload of between 600 and 800kg and towing capacity of up to 1,500kg, plus 3.3 to 4.3m3 of cargo-carrying capacity – enough to carry two Euro pallets starting from the short wheelbase version.

Operators can also choose a petrol version featuring a 130hp 1.3-litre engine, fully compliant with latest Euro 6d-Full emissions regulations and producing 240Nm of torque. Both come with a pan-European five-year or 100,000-mile warranty, plus an eight-year or 100,000-mile battery warranty for the EV version.

A Nissan spokesperson said: “With tougher emissions standards, urban access restrictions, and ever-increasing demand for last-mile delivery, businesses large and small need to find effective and sustainable solutions to remain competitive and optimise their operations.

“Townstar fits the bill perfectly and we are delighted that the all-electric version has been so well-received on its specially organised tour of the UK.”