Renault

Trafic E-Tech Medium

Electric van · N1S · Updated 2026-03

Renault's medium electric van — widely serviced at dealerships across Ireland, strong residuals.

Renault Trafic E-Tech Medium — electric van Ireland 2026
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€38,200 After SEAI grants
300km WLTP ~235km real-world
300WLTP range km52kWh battery
235Real range kmIrish conditions est.
80Max DC kWFast charging
12.5s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€38,200Net priceAfter grants
€500Motor tax/yrCommercial N1/N2 rate

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity52 kWh
WLTP range300 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~235 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)12.5s
Top speed130 km/h
Torque245 Nm
DrivetrainFWD
Max DC charge rate80 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Cargo volume5,800 L
Max payload1,000 kg
Seats2
Dimensions
Length4,999 mm
Width1,956 mm
Height1,970 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range300km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~235km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Renault highlights

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Alpine sport credentials
Renault 5 developed with Alpine — driver-focused small EV
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CMF-B EV platform
Renault 5 built on dedicated small EV architecture
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ElectriCity French manufacturing
Renault 5 and Mégane built in France — Renault's EV cluster

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€42,000
SEAI Van Grant (N1S)− €3,800
Net price after grants€38,200

💡 Total savings of €3,800. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Van Grant (N1S) €3,800 Motor tax €500/yr
Estimated annual running costs (30,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€1,248
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€2,548
Motor tax€500/yr
Saving vs diesel equivalent (€1.65/L)~€4,692/yr
💡 Fuel savings: At €0.24/kWh depot charging rate vs diesel at €1.65/L, annual fuel savings on the Trafic E-Tech at 25,000km are typically €2,000–€4,000 depending on route profile.

🚘 Trafic E-Tech — 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
Trafic E-Tech L1H1
Standard
52kWh · 300km €42,000€38,200
Trafic E-Tech L2H1
Long
52kWh · 285km €44,500€40,700

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Van Grant (N1S) (€3,800). Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 Trafic E-Tech on Irish routes

Route range analysis for typical Irish business delivery and service operations.

🏭 Depot to depot — Dublin Ring 120km · Daily return
✅ Single charge — 115km remaining
🛣️ Dublin to Cork depot 260km · M8 single
⚡ Charge stop recommended
🛤️ Dublin to Galway depot 220km · M6 single
✅ Single charge — 15km remaining
📦 Urban delivery radius 80km · City / suburban
✅ Comfortably within daily range
🔧 Service van day route 150km · Mixed stops
✅ Single charge — 85km remaining
🏠 Overnight depot return 200km · Round trip
✅ Possible on one charge

Based on ~235km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the Trafic E-Tech right for you?

Last-mile urban delivery✅ Excellent
Daily depot range (235km)✅ Full day on one charge
Payload requirements✅ 1,000kg capacity
Cargo volume✅ 5,800L cargo space
SEAI grant eligible✅ €3,800 grant
Towing / trailer❌ Not tow-rated
Overnight depot charging✅ 7.4kW wallbox sufficient
💡 Best for: Trade medium van.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~8h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~5h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~44min
🚀 80kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~27min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS (Renault 5, Mégane, Scénic, Kangoo). Note: the older Zoe uses CHAdeMO for DC — CHAdeMO points in Ireland are limited to ESB ecars older units.

Renault's Mobilize Power Solutions provides home charging installation through the Renault dealer network. The Renault 5 E-Tech and newer models use CCS for DC charging — compatible with all major Irish rapid networks. The older Zoe uses CHAdeMO, which limits DC options in Ireland.

📐 Dimensions & cargo

Length4,999 mm
Width1,956 mm
Height1,970 mm
Cargo volume5,800 L
Max payload1,000 kg
TowingNot rated
Seats2
Battery warranty8 years / 160,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Renault Trafic E-Tech Medium

The Renault Trafic E-Tech Medium has an Irish list price of €42,000 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Van Grant (N1S) of €3,800, the net cost is approximately €38,200. The range starts from €42,000 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Renault Trafic E-Tech Medium 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 235km per charge. This suits depot-based daily operations comfortably.
Yes. The Renault Trafic E-Tech Medium qualifies for the SEAI Van Grant (N1S) of €3,800. N1S small commercial electric 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 Renault Trafic E-Tech Medium has a maximum payload of 1,000kg. Cargo volume is 5,800 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 Renault Trafic E-Tech Medium has an estimated real-world range of 235km under Irish conditions. For depot-based delivery routes under 188km, 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 Zoe is Renault's older EV (2013–2024) based on a converted platform with CHAdeMO DC charging. The Renault 5 E-Tech (2024 onwards) is a ground-up EV design on the CMF-B EV platform with CCS DC charging, longer range and modern interior. The Zoe is no longer in production; the Renault 5 is its replacement and a significantly more capable car for Irish drivers who use public rapid chargers.
The Renault Trafic E-Tech Medium supports up to 80kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 8 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 44 minutes. At the maximum 80kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 27 minutes.
The Renault Trafic E-Tech Medium uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EZO, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Renault Trafic E-Tech Medium is €500 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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