VAN Management 120

We often talk about electrification in this magazine. After all, that is where the political world wants the sector to go for the benefit of the environment and the climate. And that is also what manufacturers are working on en masse. But for the time being, there is still little evidence of this on the road. There are many elements to take into account for this transition: TCO, legal provisions, taxation, charging options, ... All the stars have to be aligned, and that is not (yet) the case.

In our VIP interview, Ted Cannis, the global boss of Ford Pro, claims that the brand has everything it takes to unburden the customer, even if they opt for electric vehicles. But he has no grip on the political world: the legal framework and the much-needed fiscal and financial incentives are lacking. In our country at least, although there is a small ray of hope after statements by Minister Petra De Sutter about a possible increased investment deduction for electric vans. Whether this is more than just a balloon and whether it can really make a difference, we investigate in this magazine.

In any case, van manufacturers continue to bring electric models onto the market at a rapid pace. The latest models from the most active manufacturers and the often innovative solutions that converters come up with to make all that beauty perfectly customised, you can discover them again this year during our 'Best of VAN'. And this year too, we will once again be putting the stars of the sector in the spotlight. Not to be missed, and you can read all about it in the next issue.