Classic British Van to Be Manufactured in Wales as Electric Model

Classic British van to be manufactured in Wales as electric model

The iconic Morris J-Type returns as the all-electric Morris JE, built in Wales. The van is scheduled for full launch in late 2026.

Electric version of iconic 1950s van to be made in Wales

The classic van was once a popular sight on British roads and the all-electric version will retain a number of its original features

Electric vehicle reboot of iconic 1950s van to be made in Wales

The new Morris JE in Cardiff An iconic British van of the post-war era is set to return as a zero-emission vehicle — and it will be built in Wales. Morris Commercial Ltd has chosen Bro Tathan in the Vale of Glamorgan as the production base for its Morris JE, an all-electric reinterpretation of the beloved Morris J-Type, thanks to support from the Welsh Government. The company will receive financial backing through the Welsh Government’s Economy …

Electric van revival of the Morris J-Type to be built in Wales

An electric van iteration of the 1950s Morris J-Type van, made by Morris Commercial, is set to be built in Wales, the Welsh Government has confirmed. The new 'Morris JE' EV will help to establish Wales' first EV manufacturing facility, and be the first full-sized EV to be built in the country - the Welsh town of Merthyr Tydfil built the Sinclair C5 electric tricycle back in the 1980s. Despite its retro looks, the Morris JE is set to be properly …

Electric version of iconic 1950s Morris van to be made in Wales

The project from Morris Commercial Ltd will create 150 jobs

Iconic 1950s van gets electric reboot with new Welsh factory

Classic Morris J-Type can is set to return as a zero-emission model with the new electric vehicle set to manufactured in Wales