CAM EV Microvan

Small cars often rely on friendly styling to charm buyers, but some push the idea to the extreme. The CAM EV Microvan does exactly that, presenting itself as a tiny electric delivery vehicle that quite literally looks happy to see you.

Designed to slip through narrow urban streets, it combines compact proportions with a deliberately playful personality.

Unveiled at an automotive show in Malaysia in 2025, the CAM EV Microvan is essentially a rebadged Nextem Vaquita from Hong Kong.

Apart from the new branding, the most obvious difference is visual rather than mechanical: cheerful decals that give the van a smiling face, turning it into what may be one of the most lighthearted commercial vehicles on sale.

The styling changes are limited but effective, with a grinning mouth placed on the charging port and cartoon-like eyelashes above the headlights.

Whether these touches will be offered directly by the manufacturer or left to owners as aftermarket personalization remains unclear, but they add a theatrical twist to an otherwise straightforward work vehicle.

The name Vaquita comes from a rare species of porpoise, a curious choice for a commercial van, especially given the animal’s critically endangered status.

Even so, the Microvan is positioned as an affordable, low-maintenance electric option for small businesses that value simplicity and compact size over traditional utility-van presence.

Measuring just 3,695 mm in length and only 1,220 mm in width, the Microvan is extremely narrow. The interior reflects its purpose, with a central driving position, a single seat, a bare-bones dashboard, and extensive use of hard plastics aimed squarely at durability rather than comfort.

Versatility is where the design really comes into play. The rear section can be configured in multiple ways, including as a box van, pickup, garbage truck, street sweeper, or even a coffee truck. Depending on the setup, cargo volume can reach up to 2.8 cubic meters, while maximum payload is rated at 630 kg.

Power is supplied by a single electric motor driving the rear wheels. The top speed is limited to 80 km/h, and a 15.97 kWh battery provides an estimated driving range of around 150 km on a full charge.

According to local reports, the CAM EV Microvan is expected to launch in Malaysia in the second quarter of 2026. Pricing is projected to start at roughly 65,000 Malaysian Ringgit, or about $15,900, placing it on the higher end for such a small vehicle and leaving the cheerful styling to help justify the cost.

Beyond Malaysia, the underlying Nextem Vaquita is also slated for markets including Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Portugal.