Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has opened orders for plug-in hybrid versions of two vehicles in its line-up.

The new variants of the Caddy Cargo compact van and Multivan people carrier (pictured) are badged eHybrid, and pair a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a 19.7kWh battery, with a total system output of 150hp with the Caddy Cargo, and 245hp with the Multivan – the latter also with all-wheel drive.

A WLTP EV-only range of up to 73 miles is offered with the Caddy Cargo, while with the Multivan this figure is 57 miles.

The Caddy Cargo eHybrid, which has a payload of up to 740kg, is available with a choice of Commerce, Commerce Plus and Commerce Pro trim levels, with prices starting at £28,435 excluding VAT.

The Multivan eHybrid is available with Life and Style trim levels, with prices excluding VAT starting at £45,465.