Townstar-e Van L1
Nissan's compact electric van — direct rival to the Kangoo E-Tech, backed by Nissan's strong Irish dealer network and 5-year warranty.
⚙️ 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
💰 Irish pricing & incentives
💡 Total savings of €3,800. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.
| 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 |
🚘 Townstar-e — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026
All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Van Grant (N1S) (€3,800). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.
| Model / Trim | Battery & Range | Price After Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Townstar-e Van L1 45kWh Standard |
45kWh · 300km | €34,490€30,690 |
| Townstar-e Van L2 45kWh Long |
45kWh · 285km | €36,990€33,190 |
Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Van Grant (N1S) (€3,800). Always verify at seai.ie.
🇮🇪 Townstar-e on Irish routes
Route range analysis for typical Irish business delivery and service operations.
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 | ✅ €3,800 grant |
| Towing / trailer | ❌ Not tow-rated |
| Overnight depot charging | ✅ 7.4kW wallbox sufficient |
⚡ 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 |
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 |
❓ Frequently asked questions — Nissan Townstar-e Van L1
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