Vehicle Side Access Solutions

Vehicle Side Access Steps NZ — Folding & Electric Steps for Vans

Our vehicle side access steps make getting in and out of a high vehicle safer and easier — ideal for vans, SUVs, campervans and accessible vehicles where the floor sits high off the ground. From automatic electric folding steps to sturdy manual and internal steps, this range helps reduce the reach and strain of climbing into a vehicle. Everything ships NZ-wide with free delivery.

Types of Vehicle Access Steps

• Electric folding steps — an automatic step that extends when the door opens and retracts when it closes, giving a solid step at the press of a button. Ideal for regular use and accessible vehicles.
• Manual folding steps — a robust step you fold out and back by hand, a cost-effective option for vans and larger vehicles.
• Internal steps — a step placed inside the vehicle to bridge the height between the floor and the ground, useful for tall vans such as the Toyota HIACE.

Who Vehicle Steps Help

A high step up into a van or SUV can be difficult for older passengers, people with reduced mobility, or anyone with sore knees or hips. A side access step lowers the effective height of that first step, making entry and exit safer and more comfortable — reducing the risk of slips and falls when getting into the vehicle. They’re widely used in accessible vehicles, campervans, and fleet and passenger-transport vans.

Choosing the Right Step

The right step depends on your vehicle and how often it’s used. Electric folding steps suit regular daily use and offer the most convenience, while manual and internal steps are practical, lower-cost options. Check your vehicle’s make, model and door configuration before choosing, and contact us if you’d like help confirming the right fit — most steps are supplied with fitting details for installation by a suitable installer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a vehicle side step?

It’s a step fitted to a van, SUV or accessible vehicle that lowers the height of the first step up, making it easier and safer to get in and out. Steps can be electric (automatic), manual folding, or internal.

How does an electric folding step work?

An electric folding step extends automatically when the vehicle door is opened and retracts when it’s closed, giving a firm, stable step exactly when you need it — at the push of a button or automatically with the door.

What weight can these steps hold?

Our vehicle steps are built for strength, with models rated up to 200kg. Check the individual product for its exact capacity.

Will a step fit my vehicle?

Steps suit many vans, SUVs and accessible vehicles, but fit depends on your vehicle’s make, model and door setup. Contact us with your vehicle details and we’ll help confirm the right step.

Do these need professional installation?

Steps are supplied with fitting details for installation by a suitable automotive installer, especially electric models that connect to the vehicle. We provide remote phone and email support to help.

Do you deliver across New Zealand?

Yes. We ship NZ-wide with free delivery on online orders, with remote phone and email support.

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Complete Your Accessible Vehicle Setup

A side access step is one part of making a vehicle easier to use. You may also want:

• Wheelchair vehicle lifts & modifications
• Boot hoists & stowage for loading mobility equipment
• Wheelchair restraints & tie-downs
• Wheelchair ramps

Not sure what you need? Contact our team with your vehicle details and we’ll help.