If you’re planning a camper van conversion, choosing the right base van is half the battle. In the UK, a few models consistently stand out thanks to their space, shape and conversion-friendliness.

From 2 January 2026 electric van congestion charge exemption disappears - electric vans will have to pay the Congestion Charge, albeit at a lower rate than fossil-fuel vans if you sign up for automatic payment.

If your workday involves lugging power tools, materials and a ladder or two, choosing the right van can make life far easier. Here is a short guide to the UK vans that best suit your needs.

Auto Pay is Transport for London’s (TfL) automated payment system that makes paying the Congestion Charge, ULEZ, and LEZ simpler and cheaper for registered vehicles, including vans

The rules regarding vehicle exise duty (VED) or road tax, congestion charge and ULEZ zones for electric vans have changed. This article summarises the main points you need to know.

When you reach age 70, you must renew your licence but additional entitlements do not automatically carry over.

Here are some of the vans consistently shown to have strong value retention — good for both resale and trade-in if you plan to replace or upgrade after a few years.

Here’s a handy overview of the main support available for UK fleets looking to switch to electric vans.

If you’re running a van with a Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM) of 3,500 kg or less, the towing rules are thankfully straightforward — but there are two sets of limits ...

The short answer is yes — but only if you choose carefully. Diesel vans remain popular for one simple reason: they’re built for real work. Most Euro 6 and ...

For a sole trader covering under 100 miles a day, does an electric van can make strong business sense?

The latest Ford Transit Custom (UK model) offers a maximum gross payload of 1,327 kg and a load volume of up to 6.8 m³ for its most compact panel-van version. ...