Hawkins St Stephen - Peugeot

01726 828101

Hawkins Indian Queens – Kia

01726 822333

Hawkins Penryn – Peugeot

01326 377206

Hawkins Penryn - Mitsubishi Authorised Service Centre

01326 370043

Hawkins Hayle - Peugeot

01736 751014

Hawkins Hayle - KIA

01736 751015

Hawkins Blackwater - Citroën

01872 560987

Hawkins Blackwater - Hyundai

01872 560987

Hawkins St Austell – Hyundai

01726 64444

Hawkins SELECT – Launceston

01566 777611

Hawkins St Stephen Van Centre – Peugeot, Citroën, Kia PBV

01726 828116

Hawkins St Stephen - Citroën

01726 828101

Hawkins St Stephen - Vehicle Accident Repair Centre

01726 822322

Hawkins Hayle - MG

01736 751019

Hawkins Penryn - Nissan

01326 377206

Hawkins St Stephen - Auto Parts Hub

01726 828122

Hawkins Blackwater - MG

01872 560987

Hawkins Blackwater - Nissan

01872 540585

Hawkins St Stephen - Trailer Centre

01726 828116

HAWKINS SELECT – Indian Queens

01726 828153

Hawkins SELECT - Hayle

01736 751019
Date Posted: 15 January 2025

Nissan | Townstar's happy new year thanks to top award from Company Car and Van

Townstar awarded Company Car and Van's Small Electric Van of the Year for 2025.


  • Townstar awarded Company Car and Van's Small Electric Van of the Year for 2025
  • Strong start to the year for Townstar following on from multiple award wins in 2024

The Nissan Townstar has kicked off 2025 by winning a prestigious award from the esteemed automotive title Company Car and Van. The accolade follows similar recognition received this time last year when the electrically-powered version was crowned Company Car and Van's Small Electric Van of the Year.

In awarding the Townstar its 2025 trophy, editor Andrew Walker said Townstar should be on the shortlist of anyone in the market for a small LCV. He commented:

"We're delighted to include the Nissan Townstar in our annual list of award winners once again - its success is very well deserved. Townstar drives like a small car and features some cleaver storage solutions in the load area and the spacious cabin. Furthermore, it's quiet, comfortable, well-equipped, safe and frugal. You can also choose from two lengths and with petrol and electric powertrains, it's future-proofed as well." 

Townstar EV, successor to the hugely successful e-NV200, brings a suite of 20+ technologies to the compact van segment and features a broad range of safety systems and advanced driver assistance features, putting it at the forefront of its category.

When it comes to carrying capabilities, Townstar L1 provides up to 3.3 cubic metres of load space, equivalent to two Euro pallets. The L2 version, with its extended wheelbase, provides a generous 4.3 cubic metres complemented by a wide-opening side loading door of 831mm. In addition, the maximum braked towing capacity is 1,500kg for all van versions. 

Townstar also demonstrates Nissan's commitment to providing quality and reassurance, with owners benefiting from a five-year or 100,000 mile warranty which includes roadside assistance. This is an addition to the eight-year or 100,000 mile battery warranty for the EV version.

Townstar EV boasts a cutting-edge electric powertrain that has been optimised with intelligent energy management and battery thermal cooling technology, allowing charging up to 22kW AC, along with DC charging capabilities. This advanced system delivers a class-leading zero-emission range of up to 183 miles WLTP Combined (or up to 269 miles on the City Cycle), making it one of the most capable and versatile commercial vehicles on the market.

Francesco Russiello, LCV Category Manager at Nissan GB said "We couldn't be more delighted to start 2025 with another accolade for Townstar. It is a vehicle we are incredibly proud of and it is wonderful that it continues to receive the recognition it deserves.

"At Nissan, we are well aware that Townstar's advanced safety features, versatile configurations and practical capabilities suit a wide range of business operations - and it seems that the award judges at Company Car and Van feel the same way." 

Nissan Townstar is available from £21,825

Contact our team to order yours today!

Click Here

Get in touch

4.8 / 5

Hawkins Motors Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and its FCA registration number is 308817. Finance Subject to status. Hawkins Motors Ltd is authorised as a credit broker and not a lender. This means we work with a number of carefully selected credit providers who may be able to offer you finance for your purchase. Whichever lender we introduce you to, we will receive commission from them. The lenders we work with could pay commission at different rates. However, the amount of commission we receive from a lender does not have an effect on the amount you pay to that lender under your credit agreement. Please ask if you need further information. Hawkins Motors Ltd is authorised for credit broking, associated debt activities and insurance distribution activities only.


Hawkins Motors Ltd is a company registered in England under company registration number 00586621 having its registered office at 57 Gwindra Road, St Stephen, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7LB.

© 2026 Hawkins designed by Bluesky Interactive Ltd