Morris Commercial has unveiled a pre-production unit of its JE electric van, which is expected to reach commercial-scale production in 2028.
When it enters production, the Morris Commercial JE is expected to offer a range of up to 300 miles, as well as a 20% to 80% charge time of 10 minutes.
Built on an aluminium chassis, with a recycled carbon fibre monocoque body, the platform is modular, allowing pickup, minibus and camper variants to be built on it.
Pilot production will begin in 2027 at the company’s composite manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes, while commercial-scale production is due to take place in 2028 at a facility in St Athan, South Wales.
Morris Commercial has also acquired Prodrive Composites, giving it expertise in composite manufacturing, additional intellectual property and better control over its supply chain.
The company has so far received 7,000 expressions of interest for the van worldwide.
Professor John Miles, Chairman at Morris Commercial, said: “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.”
