RENAULT is teaming up with Volvo to create a new range of electric vans which will be on the road in 2026.

Using names from the past - Estafette, Goelette and Trafic - the three zero emission LCVs are the result of a collaboration with Flexis, an independent company founded by Renault Group, Volvo Group and the CMA CGM Group.

Each of the three vehicles has its own identity and is designed to meet specific needs and use a new "skateboard" platform.

The fourth-generation Trafic is writing a new chapter in a saga that began in 1980 and has seen more than 2.5 million sold.

The Trafic E-Tech electric has a short front overhang and extended wheelbase, with wheels positioned at the corners to maximise interior space while maintaining a turning circle equivalent to that of a Renault Clio. It is less than 1.90m tall for easy access to underground car parks.

The Goelette is an historic Renault LCV which was on the road for ten years from 1956. Tough, robust and easy to convert, it was one of the most popular vans for fleets or small business owners with specific requirements.

Designed to meet a wide range of needs, the Goelette E-Tech electric is available in three versions - chassis cab, box and tipper, paving the way for a wide choice of conversions.

The Estafette E-Tech electric is a contemporary reboot of Renault's iconic 1960s van, which has been tailored to the demands of modern urban logistics.

More than half a million vehicles carried the name Estafette between 1959 and 1980. This iconic name is symbolic of an LCV spanning several generations.

Its design is largely inspired by Renault Estafette Concept presented in September 2024. At 5.27m long and 1.92m wide, it is a compact vehicle, easy to handle in the city.

It stands 2.60m high, allowing a person up to 1.90m tall to move around the interior between the cockpit and cargo area.

Estafette E-Tech electric includes features designed for business users in the city, such as a sliding side door with an invisible integrated track for a smooth opening.

Running boards on both sides make it easier to get in and out of the vehicle, for more ergonomic use while at the rear it has a single-piece roller shutter door.

Renault says the new range will be built in France, at the Sandouville plant, and is set to arrive on the market from 2026. Further details will be revealed in the coming months.