MORRIS Commercial has unveiled its latest pre-production Morris JE at the EE West Show in Cheltenham, marking a significant milestone as the company moves closer to production and the return of one of Britain's most iconic commercial vehicle names.

The unveiling follows progress across engineering validation, manufacturing planning and strategic technology ownership, including the acquisition of Prodrive Composites capabilities, while supporting the company's planned transition to pilot production in 2027 and commercial-scale production in 2028.

The Morris JE brings one of Britain's most beloved automotive designs into the electric age. Inspired by the iconic Morris J-Type that helped define post-war Britain, the JE combines timeless design, advanced electric technology and sustainable materials to create a commercial vehicle unlike anything else on the road today.

Beneath its iconic form lies one of the most advanced architectures in the commercial vehicle sector with the world's first recycled carbon fibre monocoque commercial vehicle body, a lightweight aluminium chassis architecture giving a payload capability up to 1,000kg at 2,500kg GVW and a cargo volume up to 6.0 cubic metres.

It has a range of up to 300 miles, a charging time of 30 minutes from 20 to 80 per cent with super-fast charge option reducing that to10 minutes.

The JE also has a modular platform supporting pick-up, minibus and camper derivatives.

Beyond vehicle development, Morris Commercial has continued to strengthen the foundations of its manufacturing future.

The acquisition of Prodrive Composites capabilities has brought advanced composite manufacturing expertise, facilities and intellectual property into the group, providing direct control over one of the Morris JE's most important enabling technologies. This strategic move gives Morris Commercial ownership of critical capabilities while supporting future innovation, quality control and production scalability.

Together with ongoing manufacturing planning and investment, these developments establish a clear pathway towardspilot production in 2027 at our composite manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes and commercial-scale production at St Athan, South Wales in 2028.

Interest in the Morris JE continues to grow, with more than 7,000 expressions of interest registered from prospective customers globally. The company continues to receive enquiries from businesses and private customers across the UK, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand.

Early customer interest has been especially strong among premium retailers, hospitality businesses, artisan food and beverage operators, specialist trades, sports and creative industries.

Dr Qu Li, the founder and CEO said: "The Morris JE represents everything we believe the future of commercial vehicles should be. It's not just about capability - it's also about connection. Not just about transport - but also about identity. We are creating something people don't just need - but genuinely want. The vehicle unveiled here is our latest pre-production JE. It reflects years of engineering, validation and investment. We believe vans can do more than simply move goods - they can inspire optimism, strengthen brands and create lasting connections with people. That is what makes the Morris JE unique.

Professor John Miles, chairman of Morris Commercial, added: "The unveiling of the latest pre-production JE represents another important milestone for Morris Commercial. Over recent years the company has built strong foundations across vehicle development, manufacturing capability, technology ownership and supplier partnerships. The board remains confident in the opportunity ahead. Morris combines a highly differentiated product, proprietary technology, growing customer interest and a clear path to production, creating a strong platform for future growth."

Alistair Currie, non-executive director and CEO of Capital for Colleagues Plc commented: "As an Investor in Morris Commercial we continue to be impressed by the strength of the market response to the Morris JE. The company has created a vehicle that customers genuinely want. The combination of iconic design, advanced engineering and strong brand appeal has generated substantial interest well ahead of production. Equally important is the skill, determination and execution demonstrated by the management of the business. As investors, we are encouraged by what has been achieved and excited by the opportunity ahead."