When you think "VTC van", you often picture a converted utility vehicle—noisy on the motorway, with a stiff suspension and fuel consumption that makes you wince. The electric van shatters all these clichés. At Thierry Driver PACA, it has even become the preferred vehicle for families and professional groups.
01 Silence, first and foremost
It's the first thing you notice when you board. No engine vibration on startup, no revving on the motorway, no diesel rumble in the city. The van glides. Conversations happen at normal volume, even at 130 km/h. For an airport transfer with family after a long flight, or a team trip to a seminar, this silence changes everything.
One of our clients summed it up simply: "You barely notice you're moving. And the air arrives fresh all the way to your destination."
02 8 seats, 7 bags
The van comfortably seats up to 8 passengers, with generous luggage space (7 standard suitcases). It's the ideal format for families with children (baby seats and booster seats available at no extra charge), groups of friends on a Provence weekend, or teams on business trips.
The interior volume exceeds that of a standard SUV, and each passenger has genuine personal space—no cramped shoulders or compressed knees.
03 0 g CO₂ in operation
A petrol van emits an average of 200 g of CO₂ per kilometre. The electric van: zero in operation. On an Airport–Aix transfer of 25 km, that's 5 kg of CO₂ avoided. On a full day Calanques excursion (100 km round trip), that's 20 kg.
This isn't greenwashing—it's simply the consequence of an engine that burns nothing. The charging electricity comes from the French grid, largely decarbonised (nuclear + renewables). The total carbon footprint (manufacturing included) remains clearly favourable after 30,000 km.
04 400+ km range
The question that always comes up: "What if we run out of charge?" The answer: with over 400 km of real range, the van easily covers regional journeys without intermediate charging. Marseille–Avignon round trip? No problem. Full day Calanques + Cassis + La Ciotat? Plenty of range.
And for exceptionally long journeys, the rapid charging network allows a 20 to 80% recharge in under 40 minutes—the time it takes for a coffee.
05 Smooth driving, naturally
The instant torque of the electric motor eliminates gear-shift jolts. Acceleration is linear, regenerative braking is smooth. Result: no motion sickness, no jerks, driving that flows naturally—and passengers who arrive refreshed.