Electric Van brings new success to Automotive Campus
Helmond, May 16, 2025 - Qarry has restarted the production line at the former Lightyear plant in Helmond. During a festive gathering with Helmond Mayor Potters, partners and entrepreneurs, the company celebrated the revival of the automotive sector. Fifty Qarry's are now driving in Dutch inner cities. Forty new examples will be delivered in May and another 100 to 200 are expected to follow later this year.
As of this week, the Qarry production line is running at full speed again. From the iconic factory at the Automotive Campus in Helmond, hundreds of compact, electric vans will be built in the coming months. The restart follows a strongly growing demand for sustainable and accessible urban logistics, as entrepreneurs are increasingly confronted with zero-emission zones, high costs and crowded city centers.
Automotive success
The restart of production was attended by representatives of the RAI Association, Metropolis Region Eindhoven and the Municipality of Helmond, among others. “The production of the Qarry is not only good news for employment, but also an example of how this region is leading the way in sustainable mobility,” said Mayor Potters of Helmond. “Qarry shows how innovation and entrepreneurship come together at the Automotive Campus. Initiatives like this give the Dutch manufacturing industry new momentum.”
Years of development
The electric van is designed to meet the current and future challenges of entrepreneurs. CEO Lorenzo Engelen worked for years to find the right balance between cargo space, maneuverability and cost. “Many entrepreneurs need an affordable alternative to expensive electric vans,” he says. “They do want sustainable business, but above all it has to be practical and affordable. With the Qarry, we offer them an agile, electric solution that allows them to get around town without any problems.”
Local production and service
The vehicle is fully electric and therefore zero-emission. Thanks to its scooter license plate and compact design, the Qarry can deliver to the narrowest streets. Production takes place in Helmond, according to the highest automotive standards. “Thus, we deliver Dutch quality and offer 24/7 service from Amsterdam and Helmond. This way we ensure that entrepreneurs do not unexpectedly come to a standstill,” says Engelen.
Common denominator
Qarry is available from €295 per month on lease, or €15,950 when purchased. The low cost combined with limited maintenance makes the vehicle attractive to a wide range of business owners facing the same challenges. “Our customer base is diverse: from local contractors and cleaning companies to catering suppliers and parcel services,” says Engelen. “They all have one thing in common: they need to be able to deliver efficiently in busy, hard-to-access inner cities.” Onno de Looff, operations manager of MyPup: “With Qarry, we can plan smarter routes and carry more volume than with the cargo bike. We drive more efficiently, get farther and can make more deliveries. This not only makes our logistics more effective, but also more sustainable. For us, the switch to Qarry was therefore a logical choice.”
