So, here’s the deal—Stellantis says production of its medium electric vans at Luton kicks off in the first half of 2025, and if all goes to plan, limited numbers will start rolling out by spring.

They’ve already turned Ellesmere Port into an all-electric van plant, and now it’s Luton’s turn.

Mark Noble, who heads up the Luton plant for Stellantis, put it like this:

“Following the transformation of our Ellesmere Port facility to produce all-electric compact vans, I’m pleased to announce that we will commence limited production of our medium electric van in Luton from next year, when the first customer vehicles will roll off the production line”

It’s worth noting they’re still going to build petrol and diesel versions too, alongside the electric models. Handy if you’re not ready to make the full switch just yet or have specific needs.

What’s at the centre of this? The Stellantis Cargo Box EV—a factory-fit electric Luton van currently made in Italy. It’s not on sale in the UK just yet, though—they’re still finalising all the details.

When it does hit UK roads, it’s looking good on paper. It’ll come with a 110 kWh battery, and Stellantis reckons you’ll get up to 200 miles from a full charge. Under the bonnet, you get 274PS (roughly 270 bhp) and 410Nm of torque, which means it’s no slouch. Definitely one of the punchier electric vans out there.

And for those of us watching the clock, it comes with 22kW AC charging as standard, so you’re looking at a full charge in about six hours. Perfect if you’re topping up overnight.

This van’s clearly aimed at delivery drivers, tradesfolk, and fleet managers who need proper space. You’ve got two choices when it comes to size:

• A standard Cargo Box with 18.3 m³ of load space

• Or go bigger with the extended L4 version at 20.5 m³

Need more access at the back? Options like custom rear doors or shutters will be available too, so you can kit it out for your usual run or job.

It’s great to see a bit of manufacturing staying local. The Luton factory’s been around for 120 years, and it’s stepping into the electric future now. Most of the production will go to right-hand drive UK customers, but they’ll also build some for overseas markets that need left-hand drive.

This ties in with Stellantis trying to keep things efficient across Europe, and it’s also a decent signal that they’re serious about sticking with their UK sites.

Here’s the thing—Stellantis is still working on the fine print, and they haven’t shared how much the electric Luton van will cost just yet. But since deliveries kick off in 2025, we’ll probably hear about pricing and trim levels closer to the launch.