Fiat has revealed the production E-Ducato,
the EV version of the company’s light commercial van, which will become
available to selected clients for pilot projects. It’s been almost a year since
Fiat first showcased the E-Ducato as a prototype, with the finished product to
be offered in all available body variants, featuring the same load volume with
the ICE-powered Ducato.
Fiat’s electric van is powered by an
electric motor with a maximum output of 120 HP and 280 Nm of torque
and will offer customers the choice between different sizes of battery packs
for a driving range of between 200 km to over 330 km.
The Italian carmaker notes that the driving range figures are sufficient for a
typical urban delivery cycle.
The urban focus of the new Fiat E-Ducato
reflects its top speed, which is limited to 100 km/h for “improved
energy absorption”. Depending on the body you choose, the E-Ducato offers a
load volume from 10 to 17 cubic meters and a
class-leading payload of up to 1,950 kg.
In addition, every E-Ducato is 100 percent
connected, featuring an exclusive suite of features to aid different types of
customers, from individual professionals to those using a fleet management
system.
Fiat’s new electric van will be soon
subjected to extensive field testing by partner clients under normal working
conditions before it goes officially on sale, something that the company
promises to happen in the next few months. The Fiat E-Ducato will initially
become available to order in the main European markets before expanding to
other countries.
