Fiat Professional E-Ducato

Electric Ducato!

• New E-Ducato priced from £47,675 exc VAT (after Plug-in Van

Grant) • Zero tailpipe emissions • Range of battery options to provide driving range of between 99-192 miles • Fully charge with fast charger in little over 2 hours

Kickstarting the Fiat brand’s foray into 100% electric vehicles is the E-Ducato large LCV, which offers a battery range from 99-192 miles (WLTP City*), depending on the variant. It is Congestion Charge and ULEZ-exempt, making it the perfect tool for businesses in both urban and suburban environments.

There are two battery sizes available – 47kWh or 79kWh. The 47kWh battery, alongside a 90kW motor, provides a range of up to 120 miles (WLTP City*), a maximum power of 90kW (equivalent to 122hp) and maximum torque of 280Nm at 12,000rpm. E-Ducato receives a top speed of 62mph and takes under six seconds to go from 0-30mph. Its impressive charging time of zero to fully charged, takes just 2 hours and 25 minutes, enabling businesses to recharge and get back on the road in the quickest time possible. The 47kWh battery is available with AC or DC charging capability.

The 79kWh battery 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. E-Ducato with the 79kWh battery takes just four hours to charge from 0-100% and is also available with AC or DC charging capability.

These figures still do not impede on the versatility of E-Ducato: it receives a best-inclass payload of up to 1,950kg and maintains the same best-in-class volumes as ICE Ducato of between 10m 3 and 17m 3 .

Range is maximised in E-Ducato through its regenerative braking system, with the van storing energy as it is driven downhill. This ensures range isn’t wasted and is stored for when needed most.

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; and • Power mode for facing full-load missions.

A fourth, ‘Turtle mode’, is activated when battery power reaches near-to 0% level. The vehicle alerts the user and activates a specific driving mode with strongly reduced performance to extend the remaining range

E-Ducato is available in two trim levels – standard and eTecnico – and three main configurations – goods van, chassis cab and passenger van.

Key to any van is its versatile loading arrangements, and here the E-Ducato offers a host of options in keeping with the range’s reputation for being a van for all reasons.

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There are two heights (2569mm, 2814mm), three lengths (5413mm, 5998mm, 6363mm) and three wheelbase sizes (3450mm, 4035mm, 4035XLmm).

The chassis cab is also offered with a choice of three lengths (5358mm, 5708mm, 5943mm) and four wheelbase sizes (3450mm, 3800mm, 4035mm, 4035XLmm), while the passenger can be ordered in one size specification seating between five and nine passengers. Every configuration is available with the choice of either the 47kWh or 79kWh battery.

Trim levels are excellent for an LCV. Standard trim provides a 5-inch touchscreen with DAB Radio and Bluetooth®, automatic climate control, tablet holder, USB charging port, fixed full width steel bulkhead, electric heated mirrors and convertors plug.

Therre is also LED lighting in the load area, twin leaf rear suspension, lane departure warning system, advanced emergency braking, Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR), High Beam Recognition (HBR), Rain & Dusk Sensors (RDS), Electronic stability control (ESC) and driver’s air bag.

Exclusively for E-Ducato, there is also both 7kW (with 47kWh) and 11kW (with 79kWh) on-board chargers as well as a mode 3 charging cable. E-Ducato has been engineered to be capable of charging at both 22kW and 50kW DC.

Over and above this specification, eTecnico receives 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and SatNav, rear parking camera with reverse parking sensors, blind spot and rear cross path detection, embroidered headrests, front fog lights, heated electrically folding door mirrors, LED daytime running lights, leather steering wheel and chrome air vent surrounds.

Every E-Ducato receives a 12 month subscription to Mopar Connect. This smartphone application provides help 24 hours a day via its crash assistance service.

Mopar Connect Theft Assistance is able to

“Its impressive charging time of zero to fully charged takes just 2 hours and 25 minutes, enabling businesses to recharge and get back on the road in the quickest time possible...”

detect unauthorised towing or tampering of the device and can receive assistance from a my:Assistant operator.

After having reported the theft, the operators will provide the GPS coordinates and will immobilise the engine when the vehicle stops to facilitate recovery. Roadside Assistance is also available via Mopar Connect.

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.

“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.”

He added: “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.”

Contact your local HTC dealer today

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Fuel economy and CO 2 results for the Fiat Professional E-Ducato. Mpg (l/100km): Not applicable. CO2 emissions: 0g/km. Electric range* 137 to 224 miles. These figures were obtained after the battery had been fully charged. The E-Ducato is a battery electric vehicle requiring mains electricity for charging. There is a new test for fuel consumption, CO2 and electric range figures. The electric range shown was achieved using the new test procedure. Figures shown are for comparability purposes. Only compare fuel consumption, CO2 and electric range figures with other cars tested to the same technical procedures. *The values indicated for vehicle range are measured by the manufacturer on pre-approval tests, and may be subject to modification depending upon the definitive homologation. Values may not reflect real-life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the starting charge of the battery, accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load.