100 per cent electric Fiat E-Ducato hits UK market

Orders for the 100 per cent electric Fiat E-Ducato are now open, confirming the Fiat brand’s foray into 100 per cent electric vehicles.

The E-Ducato large LCV receives a range of between 99 and 192 miles, depending on the variant, and is congestion charge and ULEZ-exempt, making it the perfect tool for businesses in both urban and suburban environments.

E-Ducato provides a choice between two battery sizes - 47kWh or 79kWh. The former, alongside a 90kW motor, provides a range of up to 120 miles, whilst the latter  is fused to the same 90kW motor and receives the same power and torque outputs as the 47kWh battery, however provides a longer range of up to 192 miles.

The E-Ducato also provides the driver with three driving mode options - Normal which gives optimal balance between performance and economy, Eco for an increase in the available range by managing acceleration response in order to reduce energy consumption and deactivation of air conditioning. There is also the Power mode for facing full-load missions. A fourth, ‘Turtle mode’, is activated when battery power reaches near-to 0 per cent level. The vehicle alerts the user and activates a specific driving mode with strongly reduced performance to extend the remaining range.

Richard Chamberlain, head of Fiat Professional in the UK, said: “Ducato will be 40 years old next year but its success shows no signs of slowing down, and in fact we are now leading with new powertrain options. Everyone at Fiat Professional is so proud of Ducato and what it continues to achieve, particularly at this challenging time when it’s playing such an active role with our emergency services, local authorities and logistics companies operating on the frontline.”

“We are all incredibly excited about the arrival of the new E-Ducato in showrooms later this year, because we know what a brilliant vehicle it is. It’s no exaggeration to say E-Ducato is going to be a game changer for many thousands of our customers looking for an electric van that’s more than a match for real-world jobs whilst also making a positive step towards reducing their impact on the environment.”