MellowVans has achieved something unprecedented for a South African vehicle maker.
The Stellenbosch-based firm has done what no other local manufacturer has managed — getting a locally-designed and manufactured vehicle road-legal in both Europe and the United Kingdom.
The company believes that the MellowVan is the ideal solution for last-mile parcel deliveries in congested city centres in Europe. Aside from being more sustainable, the MellowVan aims to offer the best of both worlds in last-mile delivery — the manoeuvrability and low operating costs of motorcycles and the comfort and cargo space of small delivery vans.of cargo space — equal to 2,400 litres — which is about 10 times the delivery capacity of a regular motorcycle cargo container.With this capacity, MellowVans said the vehicle could serve the same demand as two or three motorcycles.
The MellowVan boasts a 4kW, 48V motor that supports speeds of up to 80km/h but is legally limited to 60km/h in South Africa. MellowVans likely stands to benefit from the 150% tax rebate for investments into EV manufacturing infrastructure that will come into effect in 2026.
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