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Newcomer Flynt to enter electric van market

A start-up van brand based in the Netherlands is preparing to launch a new 3.5t electric van in 2026, based on a purpose-built platform from GAC Group Automotive in China.

Flynt says the newcomer, which has already been revealed, uses an adaptable EV platform to suit left- and right-hand-drive markets and has a "digital-first" driver experience. The battery-powered model will follow Farizon into the market as an EV and LCV-only manufacturer.

The van uses a 100kWh battery with efficiency of 20kWh/100km (3.1m/kWh) and an 800V system that enables charging at 22kW AC, with 220kW DC fast charging giving a 30-80% charge in 20 minutes.

It also features vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-load functionality, with a range of 500km (310 miles). Front-, rear- and all-wheel-drive options.

It will feature a payload of up to 1630kg and cargo volume between 8.7 and 16.5 cubic metres, depending on body style.

Flynt says it is collaborating with established Chinese automotive companies in a move to create a "next-generation, asset-light OEM" that "represents the rollout of an entirely new, customer-driven business model built for the electric age."

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For the launch model, the company is teaming up with with MiracoMotor – a dedicated eLCV spin-off backed by GAC Group.

Daniel Kirchert, founder of Flynt, says: "We’re not a car maker in the traditional sense. We’ve built a smarter, more flexible model – one that puts customer needs first and uses the best global technology to deliver world-class electric vans faster and more cost-effectively than legacy players ever could."

Rogan Liu, founder of Flynt, adds "By integrating this advanced EV technology into a vehicle specifically designed for Europe, we’re able to achieve a level of efficiency, reliability, and performance that directly translates into lower total cost of ownership.

“It’s a product built not just for today’s expectations – but for tomorrow’s operations.”

“We’ve spent the last 18 months in constant dialogue with customers across Europe – from logistics to construction to service fleets," adds Laura Peschke, Flynt’s co-founder.

"This vehicle is the result of that ongoing co-creation process. It reflects real needs, not assumptions. Being close to the customer isn’t just a strategy for us – it’s who we are."

Flynt will begin its European roll-out in 2026, with a phased expansion across all 26 target markets in the region, including the UK.

Ask HJ

How can I prevent my van being broken into?

An overnight attempt to steal my Citroen Relay involved the thieves cutting a hole in the front offside panel and disabling a sensor that opened the central locking system. What/where is the device they disabled and can it be repaired?
It's likely that they have accessed the fuse box by cutting a hole, not with a view to stealing the van so much as getting into it to steal its contents. They will have bridged a relay to trigger the central locking, which will have allowed them access to the van. Short of repairing the hole, there isn't really a lot you can do other than fit secondary door locks or separate alarms that aren't wired into the van's ECU.
Answered by Craig Cheetham
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