Renault has carried away a load of trophies at the What Car? Van and Commercial Vehicle Awards 2025, after the Master and Kangoo were declared the winners in four separate categories, including the overall title of “Van of the Year” for the new, fourth-generation Master.
The New Renault Master (ICE) collected the top honour of “Van of the Year 2025” after the judges praised it for having “reinvigorated the large van sector, focusing on efficiency and safety, while retaining all of the usability that large van buyers expect.”
It also scooped two further individual category wins, with the renowned magazine and website awarding the New Master the title of “Best Large Van” while the fully-electric version, the New Renault Master E-Tech 100% electric, was crowned “Best Large Electric Van.”
What Car? Editor Steve Huntingford said: “The all-new Renault Master has been designed with efficiency in mind, but that doesn’t get in the way of its ability to do what a large van needs to. It can carry huge volumes of cargo, and accessing the load bay is easy thanks to the largest side door on the market. We were also impressed with the Master’s outstanding array of safety kit.”
On awarding the “Best Large Electric Van” title, he added: “The new Renault Master E-Tech proves that size is no barrier to electric vans, with a longer range than rivals, as well as the ability to carry more cargo. The interior is just as spacious and as comfortable as that of the regular Master, and comes with the same plethora of safety and assistance kit.”
In addition, the Renault Kangoo E-Tech 100% electric retained its title of “Best Small Electric Van,” a position it has now held for two years running, proving that its blend of practicality, versatility and efficiency continues to find favour with businesses of all sizes.
Presenting this fourth award, What Car? Editor Steve Huntingford said: “The latest fully electric Renault Kangoo E-Tech offers a complete solution for businesses looking to go green, thanks to a long electric range, peppy performance and the prospect of low running costs. Of course, all of this wouldn’t count for much if it wasn’t practical, but the Kangoo E-Tech offers a competitive cargo space.”
Adam Wood, Managing Director and Country Head Renault Group UK said: “These prestigious awards, presented by the experts at What Car?, demonstrate the breadth of appeal of the Renault light commercial vehicle line-up, with a range of vans that are not just great for business, but are great for drivers, too.”
The New Renault Master is designed to go further, carry more and cost less, delivering enhanced efficiency, plus increased usability, space and comfort. It is available in a range of versions designed to meet the needs of a wide array of business users. Spanning load spaces of 11 to 14.8 cubic metres, with a 40mm wider opening at the sliding side door and 100mm longer load, the New Master’s greater payload capacity and volume redefine convenience in its class.
The pure electric version – New Master E-Tech 100% electric – is powered by a 105kW/300Nm motor and an 87kWh battery that provides a WLTP range of up to 285 miles – a 20% improvement on the previous model. A 130kW DC fast charge adds 142 miles of range in just 30 minutes, while a 22kW AC charger tops up the battery from 10% to 100% in just under four hours.
Available in a choice of short and long wheelbases, the pure-electric Renault Kangoo E-Tech 100% electric offers a load volume of up to 4.2m3, a maximum payload of 764kg, 1,500kg of towing capacity, and a driving range of up to 186 miles. Its flexible charging means that an 80% charge can be achieved in around 43 minutes when using rapid DC charging at up to 80kW.
The New Renault Master is available from £33,500 plus VAT or £37,500 plus VAT after PiVG for the E-Tech 100% electric versions. The Renault Kangoo E-Tech 100% electric is priced from £27,350 plus VAT after PiVG.
