eBay has announced the winner of the Van Conversion of the Year Awards for 2025, emphasising innovative engineering and a contemporary, welcoming interior. Charlie Ding and Rosie Wells from Poynton, Cheshire, won the award, receiving a trophy and a £10,000 cash prize.
The awards, now in their third year, were judged by a panel led by TV presenter George Clarke and celebrated the best Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) conversions in the UK, with a focus on design, space utilisation, and craftsmanship.
Charlie and Rosie’s van, inspired by their travels in Vietnam and designed with their dog Little Rosie in mind, won the ‘Clever Camper’ category and was shortlisted for the overall prize. Their transformation of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter included a fully equipped kitchen and a multifunctional wardrobe/shower area.
The couple spent 18 months on their project, which has already taken them to 13 countries in Europe.
Key Points…
- eBay Van Conversion Awards 2025 Winners: Charlie Ding and Rosie Wells from Cheshire won the Van Conversion of the Year Award for their innovative, contemporary, and welcoming van interior, receiving a trophy and £10,000 prize.
- Awards Focus on Vehicle Innovation and Design: Now in its third year, the awards celebrate the UK’s top van conversions, emphasizing design, space utilization, and craftsmanship, judged by a panel led by TV presenter George Clarke.
- Winning Van Highlights Clever Engineering and Comfort: The winning Mercedes-Benz Sprinter conversion features a fully equipped kitchen and multifunctional wardrobe/shower, designed for travel and inspired by trips to Vietnam with their dog.
- Design Inspiration and Travel Milestones: Charlie and Rosie’s van was crafted over 18 months and has already facilitated travel across 13 European countries, highlighting its practical and aesthetic excellence.
- Audience and Recognition of Van Transformation Skills: The awards honor professionals, businesses, and explorers transforming vans into exceptional living spaces, recognizing innovation in automotive design.
