A lot will depend on your personal choice, and where you live as ULEZ restrictions are now being introduced in many cities across the country. Another thing to strongly consider when purchasing a new vehicle is the upcoming ban of petrol and diesel cars and vans from sale in 2030, and hybrid vehicles from 2035 with the aim to be net zero by 2050 (according to Auto Express).
ELECTRIC CAMPERVANS Vehicle manufacturers have been working hard to create electric vans that are suitable for more than short inner-city delivery runs. The first to succeed has been Nissan, with its little Nissan e-NV200 van. The early versions had a limited range, but the latest e-NV200 has a larger (40-Watt) battery and can cover up to 150 miles before needing to be charged up. In 2020 Sussex Campervans launched the all-electric e-NV200 CamperCar, which uses no fossil fuels at all, not even for cooking. It’s a sophisticated stateof-the-art campervan, built to order. The CamperCar has a classic side-kitchen layout and a really easy-to-use ‘Rock and Roll’ bed. It’s wholesome ‘green’ credentials are second to none. The e-NV200 CamperCar would suit someone who really enjoys life as a journey, exploring each area in a leisurely fashion. As the saying goes: it is better to travel than to arrive. Over the last couple of years we have seen an increase in electric vans available in the UK. Now, most manufacturers have an electric van on offer and most makers such as VW, Vauxhall, Mercedes, Renault, Nissan and Fiat have taken their existing diesel vans and converted them to electric drive. Maxus has created an electric van from the ground up which isn’t related to any other Maxus model. This gives a larger space inside the van making it a great option for a campervan conversion. Range anxiety is still an issue for most people, but with the introduction of Electric Forecourts across the UK, our clients are enjoying touring in electric campervans and learning to plan their holidays within the battery range. Campervan life is all about taking the slow and scenic roads, and enjoying the journey, in an easy-to-manoeuvre campervan. But it’s also about having a vehicle that you can use as a second car, as a day van, as a base at sports events, and as a spare room when visitors come to stay with you. Whatever you choose must be right for you and your lifestyle.
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