Nissan Interstar-e Review 2025
What is it?
The 2025 Nissan Interstar-e is Nissan’s big electric van for the UK, landing right when businesses are hunting for greener ways to move stuff around. It’s aimed at fleets and tradespeople who want to get into a zero-emissions setup, especially with more low-emission zones popping up and fuel prices being what they are. With a solid payload and some handy battery choices, it’s got what it takes to stand up against the Citroën ë-Relay, Renault Master E-Tech, and Ford E-Transit.
It’ll be hitting the roads sometime in 2025, and there are two battery options. The long-range 87kWh version is the one most UK drivers will be looking at. Add that to the mix of sizes and roof options, and you’ve got a van that can be tailored to all sorts of jobs
Exterior Design
From the outside, the Interstar-e does a good job of looking like a proper modern workhorse. Nissan’s sharpened up the old design a bit—more aerodynamic now, which they reckon cuts drag by 20% compared to the last one. That should help it go a bit further on a charge and makes it nicer to drive on the motorway.
It’s very function-first, with clean, simple looks. The rear and side doors open up nice and wide, and you can pick between L2/L3 lengths and H2/H3 roof heights. Depending on the version, you’re looking at load space between 10.8m³ and 14.8m³—plenty for most jobs
Performance & Range
You’ve got two choices here. The bigger 87kWh battery comes with a 105kW (143bhp) motor that pulls 300Nm of torque. On paper, that’s good for up to 285 miles on the WLTP test cycle, and it can charge fast too—130kW DC charging means you can get around 157 miles back in just half an hour. If your depot’s got a 22kW AC charger, you can go from 10 to 100% in under four hours
Then there’s the 40kWh version, which drops to 96kW (129bhp) with the same torque. Official WLTP range is between 112–124 miles, and DC charging tops out at 50kW, so it’s clearly more for short city hops.
Nissan haven’t said what the exact efficiency figures are, but between the improved shape and pretty decent regenerative braking, it handles itself well even with a load on. If you’re doing a mix of city and A-road driving in the 87kWh version, you’ll likely see somewhere between 220–250 miles, cargo included
Comfort & Interior Features
Inside, it’s still very much a working van but done right. Feels a bit like a small lorry cab in here, which is a good thing—everything’s laid out neatly, there’s loads of space, and the driving position’s spot on. Every version gets a 10-inch centre touchscreen and a 7-inch digital display in front of the driver. You’ll also get smartphone mirroring and a built-in sat nav, so all the basics are sorted.
You’ve got up to 20 driver assist systems to back you up too—for things like emergency braking or keeping things in check if you’re pulling a trailer. Safety-wise, it’s top marks: Euro NCAP gave it their best ‘Platinum’ rating. So you’ve got stuff like intelligent speed assist and stability control keeping everything in line.
Practicality
This is where the Interstar-e really pulls its weight. The 4.0-tonne 87kWh model can carry up to 1,625kg—pretty impressive for something electric. Even the smaller 40kWh version can haul up to 1,125kg in its 3.5t form. Both can tow up to 2,500kg as well.
Depending on the spec you go for, you can fit up to 14.8m³ of stuff in the back, with combinations of L2/L3 lengths and H2/H3 roofs on offer. When you factor in the strong range and quick charging, it’s easy to see how this could handle proper day-in, day-out work without needing endless charging stops.
Verdict
Prices start at £32,390 (before VAT) for the basic version and go up to about £41,250 for the higher trims in the 4.0t range, like the Acenta and Tekna. With a 5-year/100,000-mile vehicle warranty and 8 years on the battery, Nissan’s backing this van for the long game.
Against its closest rivals—the Renault Master E-Tech (which shares the same battery), the Citroën ë-Relay with its shorter 154-mile range, and Ford’s E-Transit that offers 196 miles with some flashy SYNC tech—the Interstar-e manages to tick a lot of practical boxes: solid range, strong payload, and speedy charging.
If you’re running a fleet or need a reliable electric van that can put in a full shift without fuss, the Interstar-e makes a lot of sense. It’s not fancy, and it’s not revolutionary, but it gets the job done with minimal drama—and sometimes, that’s exactly what you want
