The new European transporter brand FLYNT has now officially unveiled its first fully electric light commercial vehicle ahead of the Auto Shanghai in China. The electric van is promised to be a tailored solution for the needs of European fleets. The brand operates "as a next-generation asset-light OEM": Instead of owning its own factories or traditional production infrastructures, the company aims to focus its investments on product strategy and the establishment of a sales and service ecosystem across Europe. Research, development, and production will be handled through partnerships with strong, established production companies in China, it is reported. This approach is meant to ensure quality, scalability, and rapid market introduction of the entire product range. For the first model, a light electric commercial vehicle, the company collaborates with MiracoMotor – an eLCV spin-off of the GAC Group, which is one of China’s leading EV manufacturers with over 20 years of experience. The goal is to combine the speed, cost advantage, and technological quality of an established Chinese player in a vehicle supposedly fully tailored to Europe.
"We are not a traditional car manufacturer. We have developed a smarter, more flexible model that puts customer needs at the forefront and uses the best global technology to deliver electric vehicles more cost-effectively than traditional providers ever could," claims Daniel Kirchert, founder of FLYNT, formerly of Byton and once a top executive at BMW-Brilliance.
The decision to partner with China’s leading EV ecosystem is strategic and important: China is viewed as more than just a global production center, as the country has established a leading position in EV technology in recent years. This is due to unrivaled development speed, R&D scale, cost leadership in EV platforms, batteries, and powertrains, advanced digital architecture, and software-defined vehicles. Kirchert also notes the excellent product quality validated on a large scale.
"By integrating this advanced EV technology into a vehicle specifically designed for European fleets, we achieve a level of performance that directly translates into lower total operating costs," enthuses Rogan Liu, founder of FLYNT. "It is a product that meets not only today's expectations but also tomorrow's operational needs."
The result is a scalable, high-performance eLCV for future-proof transport ranging from last-mile logistics to mobile commerce. The manufacturer sees it as nothing less than a "turning point in fleet transition to zero-emission vehicles."
"This is not a retrofit. It is not a compromise. It is what happens when you throw old thinking overboard and create something completely new that truly aligns with what customers need – and then bring it to life through the smartest global partnership you can build," Kirchert proclaims enthusiastically.
Developed in Europe, Driven by China's EV Expertise
The first eLCV of the ambitious brand was specifically developed for European urban and regional transport as well as the last mile in Europe - reportedly with high efficiency and a digital driving experience, wrapped in a robust, versatile design. Key highlights:
- Range: Up to 500 km WLTP (100kWh NCM battery)
- Efficiency: 20kWh/100km (WLTP, 3.5t)
- Charging: 22 kW AC, 220 kW DC fast charging (30-80% in 20 min)
- Vehicle-to-Grid and Vehicle-to-Load functionality
- Volume & Payload: 8.7 to 16.5 m³ cargo space; up to 1,630 kg payload
- Platform: Fully electric, native EV architecture
- FWD, RWD, AWD options
- Driving experience: 12.8" main display, 8.8" cluster display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Ergonomics: Intelligent storage, easy access, mobile office functionality
- Safety: ADAS with Level 2 autonomy standard, Level-4-capable system architecture
- 800-V architecture and comprehensive cybersecurity framework
- Operating costs: Significantly lower than diesel vehicles, high energy efficiency, low maintenance requirements, minimal downtime, and smart energy management features
Shaped by European Customers, Universally Applicable
A core element was the joint development in collaboration with European fleet operators, drivers, and mobility experts to understand what electric transporters really need to accomplish - not just in theory, but also in daily operation.
“We have spent the last 18 months in constant dialogue with customers across Europe - from logistics to construction to service fleets," says Laura Peschke, co-founder of FLYNT. "This vehicle is the result of this continuous co-creation process. It reflects real needs, not assumptions.”
Key Factor Sales & Service: The Biggest Hurdle for Flynt
In January 2025, the company presented its first prototype to selected European media at an exclusive preview in China. The prototype is now set to come to Europe this summer, where it will support ongoing pilot programs, customer presentations, and local tests. Official market launch is planned for the first European markets starting in 2026, followed by a gradual expansion in all 26 target markets in the region. Parallel to this, a "go-to-market ecosystem" with a strong digital foundation is being built, aiming to rethink the "entire customer journey through innovation and technology," as vaguely stated.
Thus, a core element is a digital platform that supports the customer experience—from initial contact to long-term operation and service. The goal is not only to offer vehicles but to provide a comprehensive 360° solution, including integrated offers for clean energy, to efficiently and profitably decarbonize fleets. Beyond its digital sales and service model, the company focuses on forming strong partnerships in each target market to provide the localized service that European customers expect. Initial sales agreements have already been signed, and discussions are underway to establish a robust partner network that ensures coverage, support, and uptime from day one, according to the bold promise.
Flynt Faces Massive Competition from Established and Newly Organized Players
Many have promised this before. And with Kia and its PBVs, as well as the Flexis project from Renault and Volvo Group, established manufacturers with existing networks are launching completely new ventures with equally promising technical concepts. A manufacturer named Farizon from the Geely empire should also be on the radar, as well as emerging brands like Maxus or recently with vans from BYD. The partnership between Rivian and Amazon has also already delivered impressive and practically tested results with a radically new delivery vehicle. And of course, the traditional van brands Ford, VW, Mercedes, Stellantis, Renault, etc. In short: reinventing the van will not be easy.
