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Iveco eDaily - Business as usual - Just Electric!

Yet another era dawns for the Iveco Daily range with the addition of an extensive line-up of electric models, badged eDaily. With the various types available from panel van, chassis cab and minibus, from 3.5tonnes to 7.2tonnes GVW, comes the whole package from customer consultation, finance, charging infrastructure, connectivity, fleet management, remote diagnostics and upgrade downloads. All powered by 37kWh fully modular battery pack options that makes the eDaily suitable to all missions. As 75% of all Dailys sold, feature some type of body conversion, the installation of different types of ePTOs with up to 15kW, means that it can power refrigeration units, cranes, tall-lifts and other applications, and even the most demanding ones such as waste collection and tippers, as demonstrated at the eDaily Experience press event at the Iveco Village in Turin.

A whole host of well thought out and developed programme of services, surrounding the eDaily will help customers ease their way to e-mobility. Dedicated electronic services include the eDaily Routing app, which interacts with the vehicle to predict vehicle range, required battery charges to reach the destination, and the precise arrival time. The Iveco On Easy Daily app, integrated with the Iveco Driver Pal vocal assistant though Alexa, offers information specific to electric vehicles, such as vehicle health check, battery level, remote scheduling of recharge and preconditioning, navigation to recharging stations, etc.

At the recent IAA Transportation 2022 exhibition in Germany, Iveco and Hyundai revealed a working prototype of eDaily FCEV equipped with Hyundai’s 90 kW hydrogen fuel cell system and 140 kW e-motor, and a battery pack by FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group powertrain brand. Grossing 7.2 tonnes, this prototype has been tested in Europe, confirming a range of 350 km, offering maximum payload of 3 tonnes and a refuelling time within 15 minutes. While the eDaily BEV is best suited to short journeys, the eDaily FCEV will be ideal for deliveries requiring a long range with high payload.

To further smoothen the transition to electro mobility, Iveco has introduced GATE - The Green & Advanced Transport Ecosystem, which was described as ‘an all-inclusive long-term rental model for its electric powered commercial vehicles, a package that will also include an exclusive and innovative EV-dedicated pay-per-use formula’.

In explaining the merits of the eDaily, Pamela Paratico, Brand Marketing Director, Iveco Truck Business Units said: ”It’s business as usual for customers of the electric Daily,” in that the latest zero-emission version “remains true to its heritage and professional DNA”.

While uniquely covering from 3.5 to 7.2 tonnes GVW, Pamela mentioned that one, two or three 37kWh battery packs can be specified over the range. For example, the 3.5 tonne version with one

battery pack covers 120km, two equals 235km, while the newly created 4.25 tonne model can accommodate three packs and bring it to 300km without charging, similarly with the 5.2 tonner, it can go 360km, while on the range topping 7.2 tonne can reach 180 km with 3 batteries (111 kWh).

Produced by FTP Powertrain Technologies, battery long life is guaranteed with an 8 year/250,000 km warranty. They have been tested at extreme temperatures from -30 to 50 C.

Over 200 variants of eDaily will become available and its broad selection can offer a payload of up to 4.6 tonnes and a cargo load volume of 20m3. In addition, it can tow a 3.5 tonne loaded trailer, subject to driving licence.

The roll out of the eDaily in sales terms begins in earnest early next year, with most European markets served initially, with Ireland part of the second wave in quarter two. On the drive within the city environs of Turin, the 3.5 tonne, three-seater 12m3 eDaily 35S14E with two batteries fitted (74 kWh) with maximum 140 kW/400 Nm felt at home, literally! With its three driving modes: Eco, Natural and Power! Together with three levels of retardation (stalk operated), conservative driving is assured and the range distance can be met with ease. As with all BEVs, the silence and driving comfort are appreciated.

WHy EDAILy?

Full Line: From 3.5 to 7.2 tonnes

Robust: Best in class body on frame chassis

Modular: Scalable and upgradable battery packs Performing: 140 kW (I80hp) motor with long peak power Versatile: Up to 15 kW ePTO & Interfaces for bodybuilders Connected: Digital services and advanced assistance

Two very special Daily limited editions were on display at the Iveco Village, harking on the past in a futuristic manner as they take inspiration from two iconic OM vehicles from the 1950s and ‘60s, namely the Tigrotto and the Leoncino. These vehicles played a fundamental role in the world of road transport, leaving their mark on the booming economy of those years. The Leoncino special edition is a vintage interpretation of the new eDAILY, while

the Tigrotto is a variant of the 4x4 Daily. Officine Meccaniche or OM was an Italian car and truck manufacturing company, based in Milan and Brescia and was subsequently taken over by Fiat on the formation of Iveco.

On October 18, FPT Industrial, the Iveco Group’s global powertrain brand, inaugurated its new ePowertrain plant, fully dedicated to the production of the brand’s electric range including electric axles, electric central drives and battery packs for light commercial vehicles, minibuses and buses.

This opening marks another important milestone for the brand in its decarbonization path and for its strategy of achieving net-zero emissions for its products and of all its industrial activities.

FPT Industrial inaugurates its new ePowertrain carbon-free plant

At full capacity, it will produce over 20,000 electric axles and over 20,000 battery packs per year for LCVs, minibuses and buses. The landmark occasion was attended by the Mayor of Turin Stefano Lo Russo and the Councilor for Budget, Patrimony & Productive Activities Development of the Piedmont Region Andrea Tronzano, together with a delegation of professors and students from the University of Turin. The features of the new FPT Industrial plant, together with the Iveco Group’s business vision, were discussed during a moderated talk featuring Sylvain Blaise, President, Powertrain Business Unit, Iveco Group, Domenico Nucera, President, Bus Business Unit, Iveco Group, Luca Sra, President, Truck Business Unit, Iveco Group, and Annalisa Stupenengo, Chief Operations Officer, Iveco Group.

Text: Jarlath Sweeney – editor@fleet.ie Photos: Stefan Boman - IVOTY