Expert review
Iveco eJolly (2026 - ) review
Iveco wants you to see past the eJolly electric van’s Stellantis roots and embrace the backing of an experienced truck company
Words by: Tom Roberts
Published on 16 October 2026 | 0 min read
The Autotrader expert verdict:
Iveco has rightly earned a reputation in the commercial vehicle world as a company that understands the value of keeping vehicles on the road. It’s perhaps the only major differentiating factor this platform-sharing electric van can offer… but it could make all the difference. The eJolly is basically the same van as the Citroen Dispatch, Fiat Scudo, Vauxhall Vivaro, Peugeot Expert and Toyota Proace. So, if you’ve read my reviews of those vans you’ll know what to expect. It was confirmed to me on my test drive that the van would cost around £37K (ex VAT, before plug-in van grant reductions), which prices it competitively against all the vans it shares so much with. These vans have decent cabins, car-like driving positions, good performance, practical load spaces and are popular with fleets. The eJolly has all the same attributes, and its addition to the line-up opens a new door for Iveco by allowing the company to provide medium electrics in a market where they previously only supplied a large van in the shape of its eDaily. PS – I really like the front end of the eJolly. The big Iveco logo sets off the Stellantis design better than the other vans that use the platform. Just my opinion, although if the comments on my LinkedIn post about the eJolly are anything to go by I’m not alone.
Reasons to buy:
- Payloads exceed 1100 kg
- The Iveco front end is great
- Car-like cab and driving position
Cargo & practicality
The eJolly is available in two body lengths – standard or long – with the top-end payload carrying capability sitting at 1175 kg on the shorter of the two. Like the other vans it shares so much with, there’s no height option so it remains compact with a height of just under 1.9 metres allowing access into height-restricted car parks. It has two rear doors, two side doors and plenty of lashing points to secure your load in place. It also features a 400V ePTO (electric power take-off) system allowing for custom bodywork and conversions such as refrigerated units and mobile workshops. The three-seat setup in the cabin is also great if you need to carry two passengers… although the middle seat is small and there will be awkward knee rubbing from time to time. I’m told it doesn’t always have to be awkward though.
Expert rating: 3/5
Interior
Again, read any of my reviews of the other Stellantis-alikes and you’ll see I always go relatively easy on their interiors. The plastics and fabrics feel tough enough to handle daily abuse and wipe clean with zero fuss. Better yet, the steering wheel avoids that slick plastic feel, but has an odd second bar running through it that got in the way of my hands. You get a handy overhead console with its own ceiling light, alongside manual air conditioning and large door pockets. The glove box can handle paperwork just fine, but the real wins are the under-seat storage and the fold-out desk hidden in the middle seat. The dashboard cup holders are square ones with a slot for a mobile phone at the back of them, which I still don’t like (give me a Ford Transit Custom cup holder any day of the week), but otherwise the cab setup is fine. The 10-inch infotainment touch-screen is good enough, with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, charging ports and punchy speakers. Everything feels comfortably familiar. In short, it’s a decently designed cab with three seats, an odd steering wheel, a good level of driving comfort… oh, and Iveco has added dark silver-grey plastic trim on the doors and dashboard as its own flourish.
Expert rating: 3/5
Running costs
Being a zero-emission van means you get largely unrestricted access to clean air and congestion zones, which is great. There are two battery packs to choose from – a 49 kWh pack providing up to 139 miles of range and a 75 kWh pack providing up to 218 miles of range – and fast charging up to 100 kW will add around 60 miles of range in 15 minutes. We saw a decent return on our test drive of nearly four miles per kWh, with the trip computer giving up 3.6 miles per kWh (perfectly in line with the other Stellantis-alikes). The purchase price sits around the £37K mark (ex VAT, before plug-in van grant reductions), which is competitive and easy to break down on finance or a good lease deal.
Expert rating: 3/5
Reliability
Even if it was only backed by Iveco’s 50-plus years of commercial vehicle experience and robust support network, the eJolly would already have a good reliability claim. But it also has a five-year mechanical warranty and an eight-year package on the battery. Iveco has confidence in its vehicles and the warranties reflect that. If you want more information on the reliability of the Stellantis platform, check out my reviews of the other vans.
Expert rating: 4/5
Performance
The eJolly packs a 136 horsepower motor… which is perfectly adequate for smooth driving, the trademark electric acceleration and it feels at home in the urban setting. There are no surprises here. You’ll be fine on longer motorway trips if you opt for the larger battery pack. These vans are decent on most roads and it’s only range limitations that will cause any type of concerns.
Expert rating: 3/5
Ride and handling
The van’s dimensions make navigating narrow city centre streets a doddle, and its car-like driving manners and low noise levels keep you comfortable. It’s more fun to drive than a diesel van because of the battery weight sitting under the vehicle, which also results in a settled ride making you feel planted to the road. The regenerative braking paddle shifters add to the experience… but the hardest setting doesn’t half pull you to a stop quickly so brace yourself. I enjoy these electric Stellantis-alikes more because of the immediate accelerator response, but you don’t get that when it’s fully loaded.
Expert rating: 3/5
Safety
The vans all have a Gold Euro NCAP safety rating (four stars out of five) and are equipped with loads of safety systems such as adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, intelligent speed assist, front and rear sensors, advanced driver distraction warning, blind spot monitoring, and a rear-view camera and digital mirror feed. They’re among the most cosy vans to drive, so the eJolly won’t make you feel unsafe.
Expert rating: 4/5
Equipment
Well, the eJolly has a bit more going for it in terms of equipment levels when compared to the other Stellantis-alikes. You get a dedicated phone app providing vehicle status information, range updates, and charging scheduling to name a few things. The van’s comfort package already adds some of the items I’ve already listed in other sections, but just to recap… you get foldable mirrors with electric adjustment, a digital rear-view mirror, front and rear parking sensors, the infotainment system and screen, double 12V plug, reversing camera, all the safety systems, dynamic and parking assist plus and blind-spot detection. It’s pretty well-equipped.
Expert rating: 4/5
Why buy?
Is it the best Stellantis-alike? Well, the Iveco eJolly is certainly the best looking now. I’d have pegged the Peugeot Expert as the best until now. If you’ve driven or currently drive any of the vans this one shares so much DNA with then you know what to expect and choosing this will come down to price. Of course, we need to face the reality that it competes with the Transit Custom and Ford’s impressive UK coverage. But if you’re new to all this and looking at medium electric vans and want the backing of a commercial vehicle-focused company that believes in keeping you on the road at all costs… I’m not saying the others don’t work hard to do the same, they’re just not commercial-vehicle-only companies… the eJolly could be a prime contender for your consideration.
Expert rating: 3/5