Tesco is adding 150 Iveco eDaily vans to its growing electric home delivery fleet.
The supermarket giant has already deployed the first van and the others will arrive towards the end of 2024, supporting its commitment to operating a fully electric home delivery fleet in the UK by the end of 2030.
The eDaily uses a modular battery concept with customers able to specify their vehicle with one, two or three 37kWh units, balancing range with payload and journey patterns. Batteries can be added or removed in as little as two hours at Iveco dealers.
Tesco’s first eDaily van joins the Horwich home delivery fleet and, as with the rest of the new fleet, uses a two-battery setup. The eDaily is capable of rapid charging at 80kW, enabling 62 miles of range to be added in some 30 minutes, while a 22kW onboard charger enables Tesco to maximise charging from AC chargers at local stores.
Tesco introduced its first EV home delivery van in 2020 in Greater London and unveiled its 500th electric van in August 2023.
Iveco designed its eDaily with bodybuilders in mind and the refrigerated Solomon Commercials body is able to take full advantage of 15kW of e-PTO onboard power to cool perishable goods while on delivery missions.
A second 12V e-PTO provides low-voltage power for additional cooling from the GAH Transport Refrigeration fridge, creating a totally self-sustaining zero-emissions vehicle.
Tesco is also utilising the eDaily’s advanced connectivity features that can control the vehicle’s driving modes, remotely selecting the best for optimised performance and efficiency.
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 towards 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 catchments 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 said: “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.”
