e-Crafter revealed

The prototype for a fully electric Crafter van has been revealed by Volkswagen at the Hanover Commercial Vehicles Show, writes Brian Byrne.

Based on the brand new generation Crafter, the electric version will be arriving with customers in 2017, and will have a range of 208km. Charging time is claimed to be as low as 45 minutes.

Loads capacities of up to 1.7 tonnes will be available.