Making the Transition from a Diesel to an Electric Campervan
Everything You Need to Know Before Switching to an Electric Campervan If you’ve owned a diesel campervan for years, the idea of switching to an electric van probably feels both exciting and slightly terrifying. You know the environmental arguments. You’ve seen the running cost calculations. But you might also be concerned about range anxiety and […]
Fiat e-Scudo vs VW ID Buzz for Campervan Conversion
Fiat e-Scudo vs VW ID Buzz – Which Electric Van Should You Choose? Electric campervan conversion is still a new field. There’s no established playbook, limited real-world experience to draw from, and a lot of questions that don’t have easy answers yet. We’ve been converting electric vans for several years now. We’ve worked with multiple […]
Must-Attend Electric Van & EV Events in 2026
The future of vanlife is electric. At Sunbox Campers, we are expert electric van converters, and we are constantly keeping our fingers on the pulse of the latest models and battery technology. That’s why we love seeing so many amazing trade-shows and EV events popping up! We beleive that THIS is the year where technology […]
VW ID California: Everything We Know
The Factory Electric Campervan That Everyone’s Waiting For – And Why You Might Not Want To Wait If you’re dreaming of an all-electric VW campervan with that iconic California badge, you’re not alone. Ever since Volkswagen confirmed the ID California in December 2021, campervan enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the first fully electric factory campervan […]
The Stellantis Electric Van Explained
If you’ve been researching electric vans for campervan conversion, you’ve probably come across several similar-looking vehicles with different names. The Fiat e-Scudo, Citroën ë-Dispatch, Peugeot e-Expert, Vauxhall Vivaro Electric, Toyota Proace Electric… You’re not imagining it. They really are the same van. The Stellantis electric van. Let us explain… One Van, Five Badges: The Stellantis […]
Is the VW ID Buzz campervan right for you?
An honest guide to help you decide The VW ID Buzz is a genuinely special vehicle. That T2-inspired design, the smooth electric driving experience, the way it makes people smile. We love converting them into a fully-functioning ID Buzz campervan! But it’s not right for everyone. This guide answers the questions we get asked most […]
How to Buy a Used Electric Van to Convert – Featuring The Fiat E-scudo
Looking for a used electric van to convert into a campervan? The Fiat e-Scudo is one of the best options available — and one most people haven’t heard of. It’s a mid-size electric van with genuine range (180-200 miles real-world, less in cold weather), space for a proper campervan conversion, and the option of gas […]
PHEV Campervans (Plug-in Electric Vehicle) – The Hybrid Options
Electric campervans are brilliant. Quiet, smooth, cheap to run, and increasingly practical as charging infrastructure grows. But full electric isn’t right for everyone’s situation — at least not yet. If you’ve decided that full electric doesn’t quite fit how you use a campervan, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) might be worth considering. Here’s what you need […]
The Ford-VW Partnership Explained: Who Makes What
If you’ve been looking at vans recently, you might have noticed something confusing: the new VW Transporter looks a lot like a Ford Transit Custom. The new Ford Transit Connect looks a lot like a VW Caddy. That’s because they are – sort of. It’s all down to the new Ford-VW partnership that brings these […]
The Best Electric Camper in the UK? The Kia PV5 Campervan
If you’ve been looking at brand new electric campervans, you’ve probably noticed they don’t come cheap. The Kia PV5 changes that. Enter the Kia PV5 Campervan from Sunbox Campers. It’s a brand new, fully electric van — zero diesel, zero petrol, zero fossil fuels — that costs significantly less than a used ID Buzz. It’s wider […]
