The Vauxhall Vivaro-E 3100 Dynamic in long-wheelbase L2 form pairs a 75kWh battery with a 136 bhp electric motor for up to 330 km of zero-emission range (WLTP). Smooth, quiet and quick off the mark thanks to 260 Nm of instant torque, it drives like a car but works like a van — three seats up front, an extra-long L2 load bay and around a tonne of payload, plus braked towing up to 1,000 kg. Rapid 100kW charging takes the battery to 80% in about 45 minutes, or plug in overnight at home on the standard 7.4kW charger.

Parts and servicing are no worry. This is the same Stellantis van sold as the Opel Vivaro, Peugeot Expert, Citroën Dispatch and Toyota Proace — one platform, one parts bin, four badges already familiar on Maltese roads. Body panels, suspension, brakes, steering and trim are shared across all of them, so you are not tied to a single importer for a wing mirror or a wishbone.

Running costs are a fraction of a diesel's: no fuel bills, and a €0 Malta road licence today (just €10 a year from its sixth year). The Stellantis drive-battery warranty runs 8 years or 160,000 km from first registration, whichever comes first, guarantees at least 70% battery capacity, and transfers to you — at 89,439 km there is still around 70,000 km of cover in it, and it is valid in Malta. One owner from new, and the price quoted is on-the-road — ready to drive.