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Forbes
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Fiat Channels Its Inner Piaggio Ape With Its Electric Last-Mile Tris
Fiat Professional has trodden on Piaggio's toes with its Tris electric last-mile commercial vehicle. ... More Photo: Fiat Professional. Fiat Professional has trodden on Italian automotive iconography with its Tris electric three-wheeler concept for Africa and the Middle East. The Tris clearly owes its design roots with the long-running Piaggio Ape (pronounced 'ah-pay'), which is Italian for 'bee'. Designed by its Centro Stile design studio, the Tris is Fiat's attempt at solving the last-mile delivery problem, using small, nimble commercial vehicles - much like the Piaggio Ape has done since 1948, and still does. Piaggio has been making the three-wheeled Ape commercial vehicle in Rome since 1948. Photographer: ... More Alessia Pierdomenico/Bloomberg Piaggio offers the Ape 50 (with a 49.8 cubic centimeter petrol engine) and the Ape TM, with a 218cc petrol or a 422cc diesel engine, and they can carry up to 1,775lb while sipping at a rate of 71mpg. A cult icon, Piaggio even had a racing version of the Ape, dubbed the Ape Proto. The Piaggio Ape was designed to navigate medieval Italian cityscapes. Photo: Wolfgang ... More Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images. The difference is that the Fiat Tris is, the company claims, electric, with zero local emissions. The Tris isn't just a concept, though, and is headed to Italian production for African and Middle Eastern markets at what Fiat claims is an affordable price. It can be charged from any domestic power point, and has a built-in 220-Volt plug, with an integrated charging system.
IOL News
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
Fiat TRIS: the funky electric three-wheeler coming to South Africa
The three-wheeled electric Fiat TRIS is scheduled to be launched in South Africa. Image: Supplied Fiat has introduced a funky electric three-wheeler called the TRIS aimed at urban logistics and last-mile delivery to mobile businesses and it's coming to South Africa. Think of it as a kind of sophisticated Tuk-Tuk without the exhaust smoke. The name 'TRIS' draws its inspiration from the vehicle's three wheels, its modular design, and its three-light LED arrangement. It ensures easy pronunciation across multiple languages, allowing it to resonate with diverse global audiences. Three configurations It comes in three configurations: Flat Bed, Pick-Up and Chassis Cabin. The Pick-Up version speaks for itself and is the ready-to-work option, while the Flat Bed and Chassis Cabin options can be customised by Fiat Professional's certified partners or directly by customers. Power The lithium battery, with a capacity of 6.9 kWh powers a 48-volt electric motor delivering 9kW (peak power) and a maximum torque of 45Nm providing a range of 90 kilometres (WMTC) with a top speed of 45km/h. Charging is easy thanks to its integrated smart charging system. Fiat says it can be charged from 0 to 80% in 3.5 hours, reaching a complete recharge in 4 hours and 40 minutes using a standard domestic plug. Stability on the three-wheeler is provided by a wide track rear axle, enlarged wheelbase and 12-inch tyres. The TRIS is 3.17 metres long with a 3.05 metre turning radius, a 2.25 square metre load space big enough to accommodate a standard euro pallet, and an RCE-homologated payload capacity of 540 kg. Digital It features 5.7-inch digital cluster displays with driving information, including distance-to-empty and battery level. There's also a USB-C plug and a 12V socket to keep devices charged. The TRIS meets European homologation standards, incorporating three-point seat belts, front LED lighting with ignition-activated low beams, a reverse buzzer, and a washer tank. There are multiple storage compartments, including a closed three litre glove box on the dashboard and additional storage nets as accessories. Stellantis South Africa has not yet confirmed a launch date, saying only that it's definitely coming to our shores.
Auto Express
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
New Fiat Tris EV three-wheeler is here to take the Piaggio Ape's throne
If the new Fiat Panda seems a little too refined for your tastes, then you could consider the company's new Tris – a three-wheeled, all-electric pick-up truck. We're familiar with the Reliant Robin and Morgan 3 Wheeler here in the UK, but over in Italy the market for three-wheeled vehicles has been dominated by the motorbike-based Piaggio Ape. However, due to European regulations, the Ape was removed from sale in the EU and is only being offered in India and Africa from now on. That's where this Fiat Tris steps in. Under the Fiat Professional commercial vehicle brand, the Tris will go on sale in India and Africa, although Fiat CEO Olivier Francois has given hope of a launch here, saying, 'We believe its potential goes far beyond. Europe may be next, because this kind of smart, sustainable solution speaks a universal language." Advertisement - Article continues below The Tris isn't designed to rival conventional vans. Instead, Fiat says, its little electric three-wheeler is aimed at so-called 'last-mile' deliveries, transporting 'diverse goods such as fruit, sand, or furniture' – or, we suspect, anything within its 540kg payload. Powering the Tris is a 6.9kWh battery (larger than a Citroen Ami's 5.5kWh unit), which will return a 55-mile range on the World Motorcycle Test Cycle (WMTC), nine miles more than the Citroen. The Fiat's 12bhp electric motor is good for a top speed of 28mph. Charging is via a standard domestic plug, so a zero to 80 per cent recharge will take 3.5 hours; a full charge from flat takes almost five hours. However, Fiat points out, this allows professionals to charge their vehicle overnight or between shifts, 'ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency for daily operations'. The Tris has no doors (which Fiat says will help with jobs that require the driver getting in and out frequently), but the cabin does feature multiple storage cubbies, a glovebox, a USB-C charging port, a 12-volt socket and even a 5.7-inch digital instrument cluster. There's no word on pricing for the vehicle's intended market just yet, although we know the Tris will be offered with a choice of three bodies: pick-up bed, chassis-cab and flat-bed. Did you know you can sell your car through Auto Express ? We'll help you get a great price and find a great deal on a new car, too .
Motor 1
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Fiat's First Three-Wheel EV Is This Super Cute Delivery Truck
Fiat isn't known for making big cars, but the Italian automaker has never made a three-wheeled vehicle until now. Meet the Tris. It's a bite-sized electric vehicle designed to serve businesses and entrepreneurs, like last-mile delivery, mobile businesses, and transport services—and no, it's not coming to America. The Tris is available in three configurations: truck, chassis cab, and flatbed. It's 10.4-feet long, or about five feet shorter than a Honda Civic . But it has 24.2 square feet of load space, capable of accommodating standard euro pallets, and a 1,190-pound payload capacity. Photo by: Fiat Professional The 48-volt electric motor makes up to 12 horsepower and 33 pound-feet of torque, so don't expect to win any races. Top speed is 28 miles per hour. The Tris comes packing a 6.9-kilowatt-hour battery that provides up to 56 miles of range on a single charge. Fiat integrated the charging equipment into the vehicle so owners can recharge using any standard domestic plug. It's not the fastest charge in the world, replenishing the battery from zero to 80 percent in 3.5 hours—but that shouldn't be an issue for most business operations. A full recharge takes 4 hours and 40 minutes. Photo by: Fiat Professional Despite its diminutive size, the Tris has multiple storage cubbies, including a closed glove box, a USB-C charger, a 12-volt socket, and a 5.7-inch digital instrument cluster. Fiat designed the Tris for Africa and the Middle East, but it meets European homologation standards and comes with a three-point seat belt and a reverse buzzer. It even has LED lights that feature the brand's new signature pixel design. The Tris feels similar to the Toyota Hilux Champ . It's another small pickup designed for businesses and entrepreneurs to spec as needed. Fiat will offer upfit services for the Tris through its commercial arm, and maybe one day, it'll be as popular to import as those Japanese minitrucks . Check Out More From Fiat: Fiat Finally Makes a Cool Car, But You Can't Buy It Yet The Fiat 500 Gets Its Gas Engine Back And a Nice Surprise Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Fiat Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
