Renault has revealed names and body styles for its trio of new electric vans, developed under the Flexis collaboration to meet the evolving needs of last-mile delivery fleets.

The vehicles are the fruits of the Flexis joint venture between Renault Group, Volvo Group and CMA CGM. The company plans to sell its vehicles directly to logistics providers and fleet managers while Renault Group and Renault Trucks are launching their own versions in their sales networks.

The three models are built on a common EV-native ‘skateboard platform’ with a software-defined vehicle (SDV) electronic architecture developed by Ampere of Renault Groupe.

The shared platform enables benefits in flexibility, ergonomics and connectivity, along with reduced running costs, while “guaranteeing high levels of safety and performance”.

It also enables “virtually infinite possibilities” for customisation and each of the three vehicles features its own identity and is designed to meet specific needs.

Renault Trafic E-Tech electric

The Renault line-up includes the all-new Trafic mid-sized electric van. Now in its fourth generation, it features a one-box design with a short front overhang and extended wheelbase, with wheels positioned at the corners to maximise interior space.

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Its small turning circle is on a part with that of a Renault Clio and it’s less than 1.90m tall to enable easy access to underground car parks.

Appearance showcases Renault’s latest design cues, with a backlit upper strip, side daytime running lights and backlit logo.

The rear end uses a high body line that’s on a level with the side windows, along with strongly curved, asymmetrical hinged doors, and a spoiler with deflectors to optimise aerodynamics. Rear lights get a bespoke light signature, enhanced by a 3D design.

The Trafic E-Tech also gets grained black lower body protection, along with the front and rear bumpers and lower door sections.

Renault Goelette E-Tech electric

Next up is the Goelette E-Tech electric; the latest model to revive a name from the Renault back catalogue. The original Goelette was on the road for 10 years from 1956 and proved popular with fleets and small business owners with specific requirements due to its toughness, robustness and easiness to convert.

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The new Goelette E-Tech electric will be available in three versions – chassis cab, box and tipper- paving the way for a wide choice of conversions.

The rear section has no specific equipment; instead, it’s designed for a “virtually infinite” range of fittings and customised features, with structural parts able to accommodate a box or other configurations tailored to specific user requirements.

Available with or without a running board, Goelette E-Tech electric is designed as a functional and modern vehicle able to adapt to all situations.

Renault Estafette E-Tech electric

Last up, is the Estafette E-Tech electric, which reboots the brand’s iconic 1960s van, which sold more than half a million units  between 1959 and 1980.

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The design stays faithful to the Renault Estafette Concept presented last September.

Its compact design – jut 5.27m long and 1.92m wide – is intended for easy use in the city. It stands 2.6m high, allowing a person up to 1.9m tall to move around the interior easily, between the cockpit and cargo area.

As with the Trafic E-Tech electric, it’s designed to be “exceptionally easy” to handle, enabling use in narrow streets and dense urban areas.

Inspired by the design of the Trafic E-Tech electric, Estafette E-Tech electric features a large three-piece panoramic windscreen. The contemporary front-end features a distinctive lighting signature, using a light strip with daytime running lights.

Other practical urban-focused features include a sliding side door with an invisible integrated track for a smooth opening.

Running boards on both sides make it easier to get in and out of the vehicle while there’s a single-piece roller shutter door at the rear to optimise load space and a stainless steel running board.

As with the Trafic, the Estafette uses grained black protection on the upper and lower body sections as a practical defence against bumps and scrapes but also with aesthetic purpose to make the vehicle look less high.

The new Renault and Flexis vehicle range will be built in France, at the Sandouville plant. Further details will be revealed in the coming months ahead of the line-up’s arrival next year.