The van is built on a “native electric skateboard platform” manufactured at Renault’s factory in Sandouville, France. Series production is planned to start in 2026, with the order book set to open by the end of this year.

Geotab’s CV Show presence underscored its expanding UK ambitions and its role at the forefront of connected fleet innovation.

The Farizon SV is priced from GBP 45,000 plus VAT, with order books now open and first deliveries expected later this year.

The PV5 will be manufactured at Kia's newly constructed Hwaseong EVO plant in South Korea. We spoke to representatives of Kia at the show who told us that the order book will be open next month and that the first vehicles are expected to arrive on UK shores by the end of the year.

A key aspect of the acquisition is a long-term agreement with the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The CV Show at the NEC in Birmingham, UK is an annual event and this year, it is on over three days, April 29 to May 1.

The UK’s annual CV Show takes place over three days from April 29 to May 1, 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham.

At the CV show, AEM showcased its HDSRM300 motor in Adgero’s retrofit kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) solution. Designed for truck operators, this system combines AEM electric motors with ultracapacitors and heavy-duty power electronics, offering a bolt-in retrofit solution to hybridise existing combustion vehicles.

The 2024 Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham from 23 – 25 April, was a somewhat sombre affair without the truck OEMs, yet plenty of exhibitors turned up to display their new product offerings. Of course, the T&BB team was in attendance to bring you all the latest news from the show.

At the CV Show 2024, held between 23-25 April at the NEC in Birmingham, UK, EV manufacturer B-ON GmbH of Luxembourg announced a joint venture with Chinese car manufacturer Chery Automobile Co. Ltd, based in Wuhu, China.

In addition to aiding fleet operators transition to zero-emissions, the ability to customise the vehicle for specific use requirements should also be able to optimise truck operating costs.

HVS is on track to be the first UK-designed and developed hydrogen-electric HGV on the market, and with the recent financial backing of the EG group, they just might get there.