Last Updated on Friday, 19 July, 2024 at 3:39 pm by Andre Camilleri
Motors Inc launch the eDaily, zero emissions meet maximum load
IVECO and Motors Inc. have unveiled the brand-new zero-emission eDaily at a launch event held this July at the Motors Inc. premises in Mdina Road, Qormi. The event hosted more than 100 guests, including members of the Italian Embassy, Ministry of Transport, representatives of local authorities, press and customers. During the event, IVECO and Motors Inc. representatives presented the eDaily and the Light Range by means of a detailed walk explaining its features.
As the official Dealer for IVECO, Motors Inc. can provide the Maltese market with a strong legacy brand that provides veritable workhorses capable of successfully completing various and varied missions. The eDaily provides a good combination of cargo volume to vehicle size, in an environmentally friendly zero emission package.
Motors Inc announced that it will be starting a “Demo program” that will allow interested customers to test the eDaily, in the next following months. The Demo model will be an eDaily Van 35S14E V 4×2 and it will be tested by each customer for a defined period. The goal here is for the customer to experience the advantages of electric IVECO light commercial vehicle.
Conceived to be the “electric twin” of the iconic Daily, eDaily covers all LCV applications – including heavy-duty missions and conversions. This is a unique proposition in a market where both supply and demand are still focused on urban deliveries. eDaily expanding the area of potential interest for electric will represent a fundamental contribution to the decarbonisation of transport.
Stephen Aquilina, General Manager of Motors Inc., said: “Motors Inc. is committed to promote the electrification of transport as means to achieve better environmental standards for generations to come. This event confirms our commitment in providing the commercial industry with a viable and reliable alternative’’.
Claudio D’Agostino, IVECO Business Manager for Malta, added: “In a global scenario of strong change from a technological and environmental point of view, IVECO is keeping up with the ecological transition by offering the Daily full line-up electric while maintaining the typical characteristics of IVECO vehicles: robustness, reliability, versatility, load capacity. The eDaily is the right vehicle to meet the needs of Maltese customers thanks to its versatility and to its respect towards the local environment and the beautiful islands of Malta!”.
Fabrizio Romano, Italian Ambassador in Malta, added “Motors Inc. and IVECO have a long-standing relationship, one that spans over decades; therefore, it pleases me to see such an embodiment of the strong relationship between Italy and Malta”.
About Motors Inc.
Motors Inc. is one of the leading companies in the Maltese automotive industry, boasting a wealth of experience, providing both quality passenger and commercial vehicles. The company was formed in 2016 following the merge between Cars International Ltd. and Pater Group. The merge between Motors Inc. provides great opportunity to maximise talent potential, operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness by joining winning forces. The company has the resources available to offer a one stop shop, in selling as well as offering a wide range of aftersales services to customers.
eDaily: The same Daily you know – just electric
The new eDaily comes with an updated IVECO logo with lighter, more agile and more dynamic lettering founded on the Brand’s heritage and boosted by innovation. The entire Daily line-up is now also available in zero-emission version, aligned with the evolution of mobility and compliant with the new access rules of many metropolitan areas. eDaily is the best van in town: the only electric LCV to offer up to 19,6 m3 cargo volume, up to 7.2t GVW and up to 3.5t towing ability. Performance is in line with the ICE version: 140kW (190CV) max power, 400Nm max torque and up to 120km/h maximum speed. Driveability is improved by the instant torque delivery of the eMotor. When extra-power is needed, drivers can take advantage of an additional boost by activating eDaily’s distinctive Hi-Power function. Energy use can be optimised thanks to the Driving Mode Selector – which allows either to extract maximum power or minimise power absorption. eDaily’s One-Pedal Drive mode makes driving easier and converts brake kinetic energy into electricity, thus reducing energy consumption and brake pads wear.
Energy for any route, and up to 50% maintenance savings
eDaily offers as much range as necessary: modular battery installation allows customers to choose the level of range autonomy that best suits their mission. The configuration can be upgraded throughout the vehicle’s life. Proven reliability and electric-specific solutions allow extremely competitive operational costs, with significant reduction in maintenance and repair expenditure versus Diesel.
The whole line-up, nothing missing
eDaily is offered in van, cab, crew cab, chassis cowl and minibus body variants from 3.5 to 7.2 GVW, in single wheel and twin-wheel versions, with a broad range of height and wheelbase options. All technology and comfort features of the standard Daily are available on the electric model, including the AIR-PRO intelligent pneumatic suspension. eDaily is the only electric LCV to offer alternative rear axle ratios on the 50C (3.6 or 4.44) and 72C versions (4.3 or 5.13) to emphasise either performance or efficiency.
Any mission you can think of
eDaily offers natural and intuitive eMobility ensuring maximum energy efficiency and perfect execution of any task. No mission is beyond e eDaily’s reach. The electric system was successfully tested under extreme conditions, from – 30°C (-22°F) to +50°C (+122°F). Uphill starts are guaranteed up to 30% gradients.
Same ultra-strong chassis as usual, no parts protruding from the upper frame and digital and analogic interfaces (as the CAN BUS 2.0B) make eDaily the most versatile and complete EV base for conversions. A range of ePTOs up to 15kW is available to power refrigeration, cranes and other superstructures, even the most demanding ones such as waste collection and aerial platform, as showcased on the stand. Grid energy can be used to power the equipment when the vehicle is connected to a charger or socket. Power supply from the main batteries makes it possible to use the ePTOs even when the eMotor is off.
High-end energy with scalable batteries
eDaily can be equipped with 1, 2 or 3 batteries. The FPT Industrial / Microvast 37kWh modular battery packs account top-level energy density (265Wh/kg at cell level) and best-in-class usable energy at 95%. They are protected by 8-year and up to 250,000km battery warranty including replacement when capacity drops below 80%.
eDaily recharges from public chargers, industrial sockets and domestic sockets. Charging options include fast charging at 80kW, which adds up to 100km of range in just 30 minutes. Charging can be fully managed via the dedicated app. The eDaily front charging port is easily accessible no matter what direction the cable is coming from. Behind the sliding flap which protects the plug from water and dust, an LED indicator shows the status and level of charge.
