Depending on the side of the world you live, you might find the concept of electric vans a logical transition forward from the internal combustion engine ones you're used to seeing on the roads. Or perhaps you're someone who feels the same way about massive, over-specced electric pickup trucks.

But which is better? And why should you consider both when planning your next work-related vehicle?

Having lived on both sides of the Atlantic, Nikki has some thoughts...

00:00 - Introduction 03:17 - Kate turned this one down :( 03:45 - There are cultural differences... 05:58 - Pickups DO exist in Europe... on farms. 07:59 - Electric vans in Europe 09:03 - Smarter Storage 11:53 - Why the U.S. prefers pickups 14:22 - Marketing hype? 17:01 - Pickups accomodate larger packs 17:57 - Which is best? 20:07 - Smaller pickups make MUCH more sense for most people 22:44 - The REAL question you need to ask 24:34 - Thanks, and Goodbye!

Presenter: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield. Script: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield, Kate Walton-Elliott Camera, Editor, Colorist: Vi Horton Art and Animation: Erin Carlie Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield Music supplied through Artlist.io © Transport Evolved LLC, 2025

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