Keith drives a Nissan e-NV200 24kWh 2015 electric van.

This is Keith’s first electric van, he’s owned the Nissan e-NV200 1-2 years and drives under 5,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 10,000-20,000 miles and he achieves 60 miles from a full charge.

Why did you choose the Nissan e-NV200 electric van?

I am a semi retired tradesman but I still keep my hand in doing the occasional odd job. Also, I have been doing a major refurbishment of the property I own. I used to have a VW Transporter but I thought that having a fossil burner wasn’t ideal. I have solar panels and a Tesla Powerwall 2. It was a no brainier to go electric. I can charge my van from the sun between late March and early October. What’s not to like?

Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric van

• Instant torque
• economical
• better for the environment
• more relaxing to drive.

Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric van

• I can’t list 3. The only one is that I wish it had more range but I knew what I was getting into, so even that isn’t really a negative.

Have you experienced any faults with the van? If so, what have they been?

12v battery failed, it is the original battery from 2015 so no real complaints.

What are the standout technological features of the van?

It’s electric, enough said.

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Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric van

Even though it’s a van (seated and window version available) it drives really nicely. Low centre of gravity due to the battery pack being under the floor. I owned a diesel of the same van and the electric version is far more enjoyable to drive.

What electric car(s)/van(s) are you interested in next and why?

Used vehicles mainly. MG5 EV because it has enough refinement for most people who don’t have Polestar money and has decent range, especially the Long Range version. Also, the Hyundai Kona Electric, although slightly pricey (even on the used market) it has a good range.

Home charging unit – outline both positive & negative elements

myenergi zappi – no negatives at all, a great charger.

Electricity supplier & tariff – outline both positive & negative elements

Octopus Go – no real negatives and it suits my needs.

What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?

I only use public charging really, really occasionally. If I had a preference I would go with InstaVolt. They just seem to work and are available on Zap-Map more often.

Insurer – outline both positive & negative elements

LV= via a broker. It’s hard to compare them with others, as they were one of a few that would insure an electric van. My insurance went up in the first year of owning an electric van but came down, by a not unsustainable amount in the second year.

Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running an electric van

Road tax, fuel & servicing!