Nissan
Townstar-e Van L1
Electric van · N1S · Updated 2026-03
Nissan's compact electric van — direct rival to the Kangoo E-Tech, backed by Nissan's strong Irish dealer network and 5-year warranty.
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300WLTP range km45kWh battery
234Real range kmIrish conditions est.
80Max DC kWFast charging
11.8s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€26,890Net priceAfter grants
€333Motor tax/yrCommercial N1/N2 rate
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 45 kWh |
| WLTP range | 300 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~234 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 11.8s |
| Top speed | 130 km/h |
| Torque | 245 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 80 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Cargo volume | 3,900 L |
| Max payload | 800 kg |
| Seats | 2 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,490 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,857 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
Nissan highlights
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EV pioneer
Nissan Leaf was the world's best-selling EV from 2010 to 2019
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CHAdeMO V2G (Leaf)
Leaf supports bidirectional Vehicle-to-Grid / V2H via CHAdeMO
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CMF-EV platform (Ariya)
Purpose-built Renault-Nissan EV architecture
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
List price (inc. 23% VAT)€34,490
SEAI Van Grant (N1)− €7,600
Net price after grants€26,890
💡 Total savings of €7,600. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
SEAI Van Grant (N1) €7,600
Motor tax €333/yr
| Estimated annual running costs (30,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€1,080 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€2,205 |
| Motor tax | €333/yr |
| Saving vs diesel equivalent (€1.65/L) | ~€4,860/yr |
💡 Fuel savings:
At €0.24/kWh depot charging rate vs diesel at €1.65/L, annual fuel savings on the Townstar-e at 25,000km are typically €2,000–€4,000 depending on route profile.
🚘 Townstar-e — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026
All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Van Grant (N1) (€7,600). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.
| Model / Trim | Battery & Range | Price After Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Townstar-e Van L1 45kWh Standard |
45kWh · 300km | €34,490€26,890 |
| Townstar-e Van L2 45kWh Long |
45kWh · 285km | €36,990€29,390 |
Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Van Grant (N1) (€7,600). Always verify at seai.ie.
🇮🇪 Townstar-e on Irish routes
Route range analysis for typical Irish business delivery and service operations.
🏭 Depot to depot — Dublin Ring
120km · Daily return
✅ Single charge — 114km remaining
🛣️ Dublin to Cork depot
260km · M8 single
⚡ Charge stop recommended
🛤️ Dublin to Galway depot
220km · M6 single
✅ Single charge — 14km remaining
📦 Urban delivery radius
80km · City / suburban
✅ Comfortably within daily range
🔧 Service van day route
150km · Mixed stops
✅ Single charge — 84km remaining
🏠 Overnight depot return
200km · Round trip
✅ Possible on one charge
Based on ~234km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the Townstar-e right for you?
| Last-mile urban delivery | ✅ Excellent |
| Daily depot range (234km) | ✅ Full day on one charge |
| Payload requirements | ✅ 800kg capacity |
| Cargo volume | ✅ 3,900L cargo space |
| SEAI grant eligible | ✅ €7,600 grant |
| Towing / trailer | ❌ Not tow-rated |
| Overnight depot charging | ✅ 7.4kW wallbox sufficient |
💡 Best for: Compact last-mile delivery.
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~7h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~5h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~38min |
| 🚀 80kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~24min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. The Nissan Ariya uses CCS only. The older Leaf uses CHAdeMO for DC — note that CHAdeMO availability in Ireland is limited to ESB ecars older units.
The Nissan Ariya uses CCS for DC charging — compatible with all Irish rapid networks. The older Leaf uses CHAdeMO for DC, which limits it to ESB ecars older chargers; most Leaf owners rely primarily on home charging and AC public points.
The Nissan Ariya uses CCS for DC charging — compatible with all Irish rapid networks. The older Leaf uses CHAdeMO for DC, which limits it to ESB ecars older chargers; most Leaf owners rely primarily on home charging and AC public points.
📐 Dimensions & cargo
| Length | 4,490 mm |
| Width | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,857 mm |
| Cargo volume | 3,900 L |
| Max payload | 800 kg |
| Towing | Not rated |
| Seats | 2 |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.
❓ Frequently asked questions — Nissan Townstar-e Van L1
The Nissan Townstar-e Van L1 has an Irish list price of €34,490 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Van Grant (N1) of €7,600, the net cost is approximately €26,890. The range starts from €34,490 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Nissan Townstar-e Van L1 has a WLTP official range of 300km. In real-world Irish conditions — stop-start delivery routes, cold mornings and motorway runs with payload — expect approximately 234km per charge. This suits depot-based daily operations comfortably.
Yes. The Nissan Townstar-e Van L1 qualifies for the SEAI Van Grant (N1) of €7,600. All N1 electric commercial vehicles GVW ≤3.5t. Apply via seai.ie. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie/van-grants. Business buyers may also be able to claim VAT back on the purchase price.
The Nissan Townstar-e Van L1 has a maximum payload of 800kg. Cargo volume is 3,900 litres. Note that in electric vans, the battery adds some weight versus diesel — check the specific variant's VIN plate for confirmed payload figures.
The Nissan Townstar-e Van L1 has an estimated real-world range of 234km under Irish conditions. For depot-based delivery routes under 187km, it will comfortably complete a full day's work on a single overnight charge at a 7.4kW or 11kW wallbox. For routes exceeding this, a midday rapid charge at a 50kW+ ESB ecars or Ionity charger adds approximately 100–150km in 20–30 minutes.
The Leaf is Nissan's original EV (launched 2010) with CHAdeMO DC charging — limiting rapid charging options in Ireland. The Ariya is Nissan's newer dedicated EV crossover (launched 2022) on the CMF-EV platform with CCS DC charging, significantly better range and a more premium interior. For new buyers in Ireland, the Ariya is the recommended choice if public rapid charging is important.
The Nissan Townstar-e Van L1 supports up to 80kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 7 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 38 minutes. At the maximum 80kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 24 minutes.
The Nissan Townstar-e Van L1 uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Nissan Townstar-e Van L1 is €333 per year — the rate for a zero-emission electric commercial van in this weight class. Commercial vehicle motor tax in Ireland is based on unladen weight or payload band, not CO₂ emissions. This represents significant annual savings versus diesel equivalents. Verify your exact band at motortax.ie.
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