Are you looking for an eco-friendly campervan that’s as stylish as it is sustainable? At Love Campers, reducing our carbon footprint and building more environmentally-friendly electric campervans is one of our top priorities. Increasing the number of electric van conversions we carry out is one way we’re hoping to make a difference and take care of our planet.
In this guide, we’ll answer your top questions about electric campervan conversions:
- Can you convert an electric van into a camper?
- Is buying an electric campervan a good idea right now?
- Converting an electric van – is it simple?
- Which van model should you choose for your electric campervan?
- Can Love Campers convert your electric van?
- Which designs will work in an electric campervan?
- How much does an electric campervan cost?
Can you convert an electric van into a campervan?
Absolutely, 100% yes! Explore our stunning electric van designs to see what’s possible.
In the last year we’ve been working on more electric campervans than ever before. Not only can we convert an electric vehicle, we can even kit it out with state-of-the-art gadgets such as an induction hob or extra powerful solar panels.
On top of this we will always choose sustainable interior options including FSC-certified wooden furniture and natural fibre insulation made from sheep’s wool or hemp.
Citroën E-Dispatch camper
We have converted plenty of Citroën E-Dispatch vans with a pop top roof, rock and roll bed, fully functioning kitchen and much more. One of our cutting edge electric campervans was of the first of its kind to be built in the UK and was featured on Channel 5’s Million Pound Motorhomes, (Season 3 Episode 7).
Check out the van tour in the video below.
VW ID Buzz camper
The gallery below shows a conversion of a VW ID Buzz into a stunning micro camper. We fitted this camper out with our popular e-Chamonix design.
Want to learn more about our campervan conversions? You can email us at hello@lovecampers.co.uk, call us on 01273101407 or complete our enquiry form.
Is buying an electric campervan a good idea right now?
With more electric vans on the market than ever before, we think that an electric campervan is an excellent option right now.
- The UK government is currently putting large funds into expanding the public charge-point network which will make the logistics of long drives far simpler.
- In the long run it will help you make significant savings, at a time when the cost of petrol and diesel is skyrocketing.
- Once you have paid the initial price for the van, electric vehicles are far more cost effective than those run on fossil fuels, costing an average of 2p per mile to run. You will also be exempt from some other costs such as congestion charging and road tax.
- An electric motor has fewer components compared to a traditional vehicle, which leads to less trips for expensive servicing. That means and your electric campervan may last longer compared to a petrol powered one.
- Don’t forget the simple pleasures! Electric vans are both smoother and quieter to drive compared with petrol vehicles, so you’ll be getting your money’s worth in terms of the driving experience.
Converting an electric van – is it simple?
How quick and easy is it to build electric campervans?
Converting an electric van is as straightforward as our traditional conversions. We’ve had lots of practice kitting out electric vans, meaning we’ve streamlined the conversion process.
In terms of the actual build it’s no different to our usual camper conversions and we have a large range of tried and tested designs for you to choose from. An electric van shouldn’t take any longer than our other conversions, so your campervan could be with you in less than a month if you choose to have it converted by Love Campers.
Want to learn more about our campervan conversions? You can email us at hello@lovecampers.co.uk, call us on 01273101407 or complete our enquiry form.
Which van model should you choose for your electric campervan?
Luckily, more manufacturers are seeing the benefits of producing electric cars and vans, particularly in response to many city centres beginning to impose stricter ‘clean air zones’.
Nissan and Renault dominate the small van sector, but there are also models from Citroën and Peugeot that have entered the market. This growing choice means that an electric vehicle is a more viable proposition than ever before.
All of the vans listed below could be made into electric campervans! Please get in contact with us before you purchase your vehicle as we haven’t worked on every single model as yet. We are particularly excited about the larger models which we want to convert more of in the coming year.
Small electric vans:
- Maxus eDeliver 3 (short wheel base variants)
- Nissan e-NV200
- Renault Kangoo ZE
- Renault Zoe Van
Larger electric vans:
- BD Auto eTraffic
- BD Auto eDucato (3.5 tonnes)
- Citroen e-Dispatch
- LEVC VN5
- MAN eTGE
- Maxus eDeliver 3
- Maxus eDeliver 9
- Mercedes-Benz eVito
- Mercedes eSprinter
- Peugeot e-Expert
- Renault Master ZE
- Renault Trucks Master ZE
- Vauxhall Vivaro-e
- Volkswagen ABT e-Transpo
- Volkswagen ID Buzz
- Volkswagen e-Transporter
- Ford e-Transit Custom
Can Love Campers convert your electric van?
We’d love to help you with your electric van conversion!
If you’re thinking of buying an electric base vehicle and would like us to convert it for you please do get in touch before you purchase, so we can advise on the best model to suit our designs!
Ready to go electric? Contact us today!
Which designs will work in an electric campervan?
At Love Campers, we’re experienced in making our tried and tested campervan layouts in a range of different sized electric vehicles. Some of the design layouts we recommend include:
E-Mandalay
Electric Campervan Design
This 4 berth electric campervan design is an updated version of our classic Mandalay design. It comes with a pop-top roof, four belted seats and up to two double sleeping berths. Plus, optional extras.
The Mandalay offers everything you could have in a larger conversion, including an extra-wide bed.
How much does an electric campervan cost?
While the cost of the base vehicle can vary, our electric camper conversions start from £16,999 + VAT.
This includes:
- Elevating roof with a choice of canvas colour
- A rock’n’roll bed or pull-out slat bed
- Luxury upholstery (in your choice of style)
- Natural fibre insulation and carpet-lining
- Vinyl flooring (in your choice of style)
- Luxury blackout curtains
- Hand-built wooden furniture (in your choice of style)
- Solid wood work surface
- Solid wood removable table
- Leisure Battery and B2B system
- USB/USC & 240V pin plug sockets
- Camper lighting – flexi and spot lighting
- Water tank
- Stainless steel sink
- Gas hob
- Fridge
Want to learn more about our campervan conversions? You can email us at hello@lovecampers.co.uk, call us on 01273101407 or complete our enquiry form.