Panel vans are Europe’s workhorses, with around 1.4 million new registrations across the region in 2025. We’ve tested a broad span of the segment, from the compact Renault Kangoo e-Tech and Opel Combo to the mid-size Volkswagen Caddy, Ford Transit Custom Trail and Mercedes-Benz Vito, up to the full-size VW Crafter. Electrification is reshaping the class, so our reviews focus on payload, range and daily usability rather than brochure figures.