Picture this: a world where vans no longer growl like an irritated bulldog, but instead hum through the streets, powered by nothing but the sheer wizardry of electricity. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi flick? Well, buckle up, because Stellantis Pro One and Iveco have just announced they’re joining forces to do exactly that—build two fully electric vans that’ll hit the roads come 2026. If this isn’t proof the future’s barreling toward us faster than a seagull eyeing your chips, I don’t know what is.
Let’s meet the players. On one side, we’ve got Stellantis Pro One, the van-making arm of the colossal Stellantis—a name that sounds like a spaceship from a galaxy far, far away but is really just a mash-up of brands like Peugeot, Citroën, and Fiat. These lads know how to whip up a van that can haul a load of bricks or your sandwich box without breaking a sweat. On the other side, there’s Iveco, the Italian heavyweight champ of all things big, burly, and truck-like. Together, they’re about to pull off something you don’t see every day: electric vans that are not only green but actually useful for the average delivery driver who doesn’t fancy running out of juice halfway through the day.
The deal’s straightforward but brilliant. Stellantis supplies the platforms—think of them as the foundations these electric beasts will be built on—for mid-sized and large vans weighing between 2.8 and 4.25 tons. Iveco then slaps on their logo, gives them a splash of paint, and gets them ready to storm the European market. The result? Two shiny new models to beef up Iveco’s electric lineup alongside their existing eDaily—a van already rolling off the line in Italy and something of a cult hero among the eco-conscious driver crowd. The timeline? Mid-2026, these newbies will roll out, backed by a ten-year supply deal that’s as solid as a marriage even your mother-in-law would approve of.
But why this tag-team effort, you ask? It’s not like Iveco suddenly forgot how to build a decent van. No, this is about expertise and scale. Stellantis Pro One has climbed the ranks to become a grandmaster in the battery-powered van game. They’ve got the tech, the production muscle, and—let’s be real—the drive to save the planet from the choking fumes of all those wheezing diesels. Iveco, with their knack for heftier rigs, spotted a chance to expand their range downward while landing a green punch. It’s like a bodybuilder and a marathon runner opening a gym together—everyone comes out a winner.
Now, about these vans. Weighing in at 2.8 to 3.1 tons for one and 3.5 to 4.25 tons for the other, these aren’t lightweight city zippers. These are proper workhorses, built to lug everything from tools to pallets of loo roll without leaving you stranded, desperately hunting for a plug. They slot in below the eDaily, meaning Iveco will soon have an electric van for nearly every job under the sun. And all this while slashing CO2 emissions—a noble quest that’d warm the cockles of even the most die-hard petrolhead. Or at least it ought to.
Of course, it’s not all sunshine and roses. Switching to electric is a bit like ditching a steak diet for vegan quinoa—it takes some getting used to. But with Stellantis’ proven platforms and Iveco’s no-nonsense attitude, this looks like a match made in heaven. The Italians get access to top-notch tech, and Stellantis gets to flaunt their green credentials while gobbling up more market share. It’s a win-win so obvious you wonder why no one thought of it sooner.
So, what’s in it for you, the bloke or lass who’ll soon be behind the wheel of one of these electrified Ivecos? Probably a quieter ride, a cleaner conscience, and—if all goes to plan—a van that doesn’t need tethering to a charger every five minutes. Mid-2026 is still a ways off, but if this partnership pays off, we might all soon be cruising in a world where vans don’t roar, they whisper. And that, dear reader, is a future I could get behind. Now, they just need a name for these things—how about the “Iveco Zapmaster”? Beats “Model X-3000” or some such nonsense any day.
