The Iveco eDaily electric van has powered its way into the Guinness World Records after demonstrating its record-breaking towing abilities.
A standard all-electric eDaily 3.5-tonne van has taken the title for the ‘Heaviest weight towed by an electric van’ after pulling an incredible 153.58 tonnes.
Driven by Britain’s current Strongest Man, Adam Bishop, the eDaily proved its mettle after its trailer was laden with a huge Collard Group earth-mover weighing in excess of 50 tonnes, with an additional seven tonnes of ballast being added for good measure.
A fully loaded Iveco X-Way 8×4 tipper truck was then attached to the Strator’s trailer before an all-terrain airport fire truck completed the 153-tonne road train.
A specialised towbar – designed by Mike Parker Design and meeting stringent record criteria – ensured this vast weight was secured to the eDaily.
The chart-busting achievement was carried out at Blackbushe Airport in Surrey, where the eDaily made steady progress down the stipulated 100ft of runway and crossed the finish line in front of the official invigilators.
The eDaily’s ‘hi-power’ mode – fitted to every eDaily as standard – was deployed for the run, providing additional power in demanding towing conditions for the all-electric van.
Commenting on the achievement, Adam Bishop said: “The van was incredible. The scale of its challenge and what it towed was unbelievable, but it rolled up its sleeves and got on with the job. Amazing!”
It’s the ultimate proof of the eDaily’s robust capabilities for operators looking to meet tough everyday requirements while going zero on emissions.
Revealed last year at the IAA and now starting rollout in the UK, the eDaily retains the Daily’s rugged truck-based chassis, 3.5-tonne towing capacity and extensive range of body types, but throws in fully electric operation too – hence Iveco’s tagline of ‘The same Daily DNA. Just electric.’
The company said the record showed operators undertaking demanding towing missions could rest assured that the eDaily is more than capable of its official up to 3.5 tonnes towing capacity.
Mike Cutts, light business-line director, commented: “The Iveco eDaily has made history with this impressive record, reinforcing the strength, durability, and extensive capabilities of the eDaily. With an initial target of 130 tonnes, the eDaily far surpassed record requirements. I would like to thank everyone who came together to make this possible – it was a real team effort.”
