Flynt Vans: New Kings of Efficiency?
The pressure is on: "By the end of 2025, many retailers and delivery services want to deliver locally emission-free," Dr. Daniel Kirchert, founder and CEO of Flynt, explains to us. We have already met him several times, as a facilitator for several Chinese brands (he speaks fluent Mandarin), as a pioneer and now again as a founder. For the new brand "Flynt," he wants to use his good connections to China again, but there a van must be created which is developed and built exactly according to EU specifications. The software for this must then partly come from Europe – it is supposed to become part of the USP of the new brand. Kirchert officially states:
"In view of ambitious global climate goals, cooperation between Europe and China is crucial. Flynt demonstrates how cross-border collaborations can accelerate the decarbonization of transport."
In doing so, the new all-electric platform is "not just an adaptation of traditional concepts." Rather, it should represent a complete redefinition of what light European commercial vehicles can and should be, "characterized by close collaboration and feedback from potential customers."
(Partially) autonomous driving? Check!
But thinking digitally was also far ahead: equipped with ADAS, advanced connectivity, ergonomic functions, and fleet management tools to improve safety, comfort, and operational efficiency. There will be dedicated apps for this, and ideally, the van will also know how much weight (and eventually even volume) it has on board. Ideally, it digitally logs this out in delivery traffic at every stop.
There is already a bus variant that drives largely autonomously at Level 4, but that will come later. They want to start with vans for craftsmen, delivery services, private individuals AND camping, and even for the latter application, they have already woven delicate threads to EU expounders. As Kirchert generally stated, they listened very closely to users, fleet professionals, the commercial vehicle press, and service providers.
Is there a spare parts warehouse and service network? Check!
Which brings us to the most important point: a dense service network: the launch is planned for the first half of 2026 in Germany and Norway, and they expect around 100 service points will be needed in Germany to provide a sufficiently dense network. Including high-voltage locations and replacement vehicles, in case a repair is due.
Which in turn makes a well-stocked spare parts warehouse indispensable and body components that can withstand a bump or, if they don't, can be easily replaced. Which brings us to the keyword TCO: right from the start, they want to offer an "extremely competitive overall package," with lower energy costs, significantly reduced maintenance costs, and the elimination of CO2 tax obligations, which should make the transition to electric fleets economically feasible for companies, according to Kirchert.
This includes partnerships with leading local market players and a central spare parts warehouse in Europe to provide fast response and minimal downtime. "European companies demand not only great vehicles but also excellent support," adds Dr. Kirchert and continues:
"Our model ensures that customers benefit from a standardized, reliable service experience both online and offline."
Incidentally, the basis for the components comes from GAC, so it is large-scale production technology. They can also use GAC’s supply chain. This gives us a look behind the scenes: behind Flynt is a strategic and exclusive partnership with MiracoMotor Technology. Xiao Ning, founder and CEO of MiracoMotor, states:
"To be successful in Europe, you need more than just technological excellence; it requires a strong brand and outstanding service guarantees."
And Rogan Liu, founder and COO of Flynt, explains:
"Our collaboration with MiracoMotor is a model for trust and long-term cooperation. Together, we have created a product that is both technologically advanced and perfectly aligned with the expectations of European customers."
Are the quantities right? Check!
And where does Kirchert get the confidence that his product will be successful? He does the math for us:
“The LCV segment in Europe comprises more than 1.5 million vehicles annually, most of which are operated with highly emission-intensive diesel engines. This segment is one of the main contributors to CO2 emissions in the transport sector and causes over 91 million tons of CO2 annually in Europe – a number that is further increasing due to the growth of e-commerce and the rising demand for last-mile deliveries.”
Clearly, even if Flint can only capture a fraction of that, it should quickly reach five- or even six-digit quantities. Initial talks with potential customers and, above all, larger fleets have been quite promising so far. Also because the EU competition still has a long way to go and currently relies almost exclusively on repurposed diesels.
Flynt will appear as its own brand? Check!
Flynt will sell its electric LCVs under its own brand. First prototypes are expected to arrive in Germany in 2025, where they will also go to test customers for further adjustments. “Our partners in China are very fast and ambitious,” says Kirchert about Miraco Motors. For example, in the camper versions, more interior width was needed to accommodate the beds crosswise and attachment points on the floor had to be found and placed so they wouldn’t damage the battery. This was re-engineered accordingly within a few weeks.
Deliveries to customers are then scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026. “Our market entry is carefully planned to deliver the best electric products and services in Europe,” Dr. Kirchert explains confidently, adding:
“Together with MiracoMotor, we offer not just vehicles but a holistic, low-carbon, cost-effective, and highly convenient solution that future-proofs fleets.”
What does that mean?
Another start-up. But one that might work, because: they can use GAC mass production technology and have closely examined what a van needs to look like in EU markets. The highly flexible platform ranges, similar to Kia, from a “2.8-ton Mercedes Vito equivalent” to a 4.25-ton vehicle in a full-grown Sprinter format. Service and spare parts stock are expected to be in place by the end of the year. May Kirchert be lucky this time. It could work.
Translated automatically from German.
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