London, UK: Fiat has launched an electric Ducato van due to go on sale in autumn.
The electric motor gives a payload of up to 1,950kg with top speed limited to 62mph to maximise the vehicle’s range.
Fiat says the range is is 124 or 205 miles on a a 47kWh or 79kWh battery pack. The smaller battery will charge in 8-hours from a 7kW wallbox charger. The same battery will reach 80% capacity in 50 minutes with a 50kW DC fast-charger.
The e-Ducato’s battery pack is mounted under the van’s floor and its electric motor occupies the same space as the standard Ducato’s combustion engine, which means it retains the same carrying capacity.
Load volume is identical, with between 10 and 17 cubic metres of space on offer, depending on the selected body style.
At launch, the e-Ducato will be available as a panel van or chassis cab. The van offered in three lengths and three heights; the chassis cab in four lengths.
Fiat says the e-Ducato suits shorter journey applications such as a last-mile delivery or short-distances in city centres.
