UK supermarket chain Tesco has received its first Iveco eDaily (42S14E) electric vehicle (EV) as part of its efforts to decarbonize its home delivery fleet. A further 150 eDaily vehicles will be added to the expanding Tesco EV fleet by the end of 2024.
The first eDaily will join the Horwich home delivery fleet, enabling zero-emissions deliveries to customers via its innovative modular battery setup.
The EV’s electric motor efficiently provides strong performance with 140kW and 400Nm of torque deployable. Capable of rapid charging at 80kW, 100km of range can be added in just 30 minutes, while a 22kW onboard charger enables Tesco to maximize charging from AC chargers at local stores.
Rob Smallwood, fleet manager at Tesco, said, “The delivery of the Iveco eDaily electric home delivery van to our Horwich store is an exciting step as we move toward a fully electric fleet across the UK by 2030.
“The extended range the eDaily offers will enable us to reach more customers in a single trip at our bigger-catchment stores and help us reach our commitment to be carbon neutral in our own operations by 2035.”
Iveco UK light business-line director Mike Cutts added, “The Iveco eDaily is one of the most innovative electric vehicles in its segment, and we are delighted that Tesco continues its Iveco Daily journey with this new EV. In addition to the total cost of ownership benefits eDaily affords, this fleet will also dramatically reduce delivery emissions.”
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