Iveco Launches EcoDaily Electric in the UK

The British division of Iveco announced today the EcoDaily Electric van and chassis cab, reportedly suited for short-distance journeys and door-to-door deliveries in an urban environment, are now available in the UK and Ireland. Prices start from GBP 40,000, with the batteries available to lease separately. Prices for the vehicle and batteries combined start from GBP 63,000.

“Iveco has invested heavily in alternative fuel technology since the mid-1990s.  As a direct result, we offer the largest selection of low-carbon commercial vehicles available in Europe, with the EcoDaily Electric joining natural gas variants of our EcoDaily, Eurocargo and Stralis, together with an innovative hybrid Eurocargo,” Martin Flach, Product Director of Iveco UK said in a release.

The EcoDaily Electric comes equipped with a three-phase motor controlled through a DC/AC inverter. Power comes from a NaNiCl2 battery technology, which can be fully recharged in eight hours from any normal 32-amp 415-V three-phase socket. The power output is 30kW continuous (60kW peak) for 3.5 tonne models and 40kW continuous (80kW peak) for 5.2 tonne models.

“In terms of driver appeal it looks no different to a regular EcoDaily, whilst its electric motor provides instant access to maximum torque. This makes driving through town and city centres a breeze, not to mention a comfortable, quiet and eco-friendly experience,” Flach added.

The van’s dashboard display provides information like the battery’s charge level, system voltage, temperature and traction current.

According to Iveco, the EcoDaily Electric has an effective range of between 55 and 80 miles, depending on the number of batteries specified and the vehicle’s application. Each vehicle has a maximum road speed electronically limited to 45 mph.