This Electric Walk-In Van Could Be Perfect For Delivery Companies

EAVX and REE Automotive have teased an all-electric walk-in van prototype that they state will begin customer evaluations this summer.

Underpinning the vehicle is REE’s P7 electric vehicle platform that is designed for class 3-5 vehicles with payloads of up to 8,800 lbs (3,991 kg). This platform also supports all-wheel steering, all-wheel drive, and boasts a range of up to 370 miles (595 km). The walk-in van will be the first vehicle to use this platform.

Teaser images released by the two companies depict a large, delivery-style van with a full-height driver’s door. Visible at the front of the van is a huge windshield, four circular LED headlights, illuminated badges, and a faux geometric grille. We can also see a pronounced front bumper with bright red tow hooks as well as a set of simple black wheels with red center caps.

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EAVX and REE Automotive will conduct evaluations of the electric walk-in van throughout the Detroit metropolitan area this summer. The evaluations will be limited to pipeline customers across the retail, delivery, and logistics segments that could use the vehicle in their fleets.

“This is an excellent proof point for EAVX’s unprecedented offering to accelerate commercial vehicle electrification for existing and new customers,” chief executive and chairman of JB Poindexter & Co, John Poindexter, said. “By partnering with REE for its innovative REEcorner™ technology and modular electric chassis, EAVX can leverage JBPCO’s proven history of creating excellent work truck and commercial vehicle bodies and accessories to design and manufacture the commercial electric fleets of all sizes and across markets.”

EAVX is a subsidiary of JB Poindexter & Co, a privately-held manufacturing business that operates Morgan Truck Body, Morgan Olson, Reading Truck Group, and other companies. REE Automotive sits on the NASDAQ and is an Israeli-based manufacturer of EV and autonomous vehicle platforms.

In addition to teasing its electric walk-in van with EAVX, REE Automotive has announced it will establish a European Integration Center in Coventry, UK while also establishing an Integration Center in Austin, Texas.