Renault Master Refrigerated Van (2025)

Description

🚐 Overview & Awards

• The fourth-generation Renault Master, launched late 2023, earned the prestigious International Van of the Year 2025 award for its advanced aerodynamics and multi-energy architecture (diesel, electric, hydrogen)

• Designed as a versatile “Aerovan,” its chassis supports diesel, battery-electric, and upcoming hydrogen variants — making it a future-proof platform

Refrigerated Van Build (by Glacier Vehicles or similar converters)

• Payload capacity up to 1,625 kg, with a cargo volume of 11–14.8 m³ depending on van length and height (L2H2 to L3H3)

• Temperature flexibility: options for +5 °C chilled, down to –18 °C or colder, with choices of single or dual-zone units.

• Cargo space comes with GRP-finish for easy cleaning, tie-down points, slab doors, thermal curtains, shelving—tailored to food, pharmaceutical, or floral haulage

Powertrain, Efficiency & Running Costs

• Diesel models typically use a 2.0 L Blue dCi engine with outputs of 130–170 hp. Fuel economy ranges 35–40 mpg (~30–34 mpg real-world)

• The electric E‑Tech version offers 87 kWh battery, up to 460 km range, and low cost per mile (£0.10/Mile vs £0.18 on diesel)
• Maintenance intervals are generous (every 25,000 mile / 24 months), with low failure rates (~2%) and added van warranties—typically 3 years/100k miles (plus refrigeration unit cover)

• Specifications Snapshot

  Feature	Details
  Payload	Up to 1,625 kg
  Cargo Volume	11–14.8 m³ (varies L2H2 to L3H3)
  Engine Options	Diesel 2.0 L Blue dCi (130–170 hp), Electric 87 kWh, Future H₂
  Fuel Economy	Diesel ~35–40 mpg, Electric ~460 km range
  Refrigeration Range	Chilled (+5 °C), Freezer (down to –18 °C or lower)
  Features	GRP cargo lining, thermal curtains, slab doors, shelving, tie-down hooks
  Reliability	2% failure rate; service every 25,000 miles; long warranties
  Award	International Van of the Year 2025

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  Real-World Configurations

  • L2H2 chiller van (Blue dCi 130, +5 °C): Payload ~1,057 kg, Load length ~2.84 m, Price ~£34,995 ex‑VAT

  • L3H2 freezer variant (Blue dCi 135, –18 °C): Payload ~990 kg, Price ~£35,995 ex‑VAT

  • Continental and Dutch listings show Thermo King V‑200 MAX fridges, cargo space 17 m³, power ratings up to 170 pk, prices €49–€56 k net (≈ US $50–60 k) .

💡 Why Choose the 2025 Master Refrigerated Van?

• Multi-energy choice: Pick diesel, plug-in electric, or upcoming hydrogen to match your operation.

• Outstanding efficiency & TCO: Fuel savings, lower maintenance, and strong resale.

• Customizable cargo: Tailored interiors for professional refrigerated transport.

• Award-winning design: Streamlined aerodynamics and driver comfort recognized in industry awards.

• Proven reliability: Low breakdown rates and extensive service networks.

Next Steps

1. Define your needs: Payload, volume, temperature range, urban vs. long haul.

2. Choose energy platform: Diesel for flexibility, electric for low emissions in city, hydrogen if infrastructure is available.

3. Talk to converters: Work with Glacier, Vantastec, BAS World, CoolKit to specify layout, fridge unit, accessories.

4. Get quotes: Do a side-by-side on price, warranty, service coverage.