New FIAT e Scudo in Depth UK Review 2023 The van for Pros?

Fiat's E-Scudo calls itself a van for true professionals, this is the Italian brand's interpretation of the mid-sized full-electric design shared by other Stellantis Group models. Here though, it's backed by an IVECO service network far better suited to demanding commercial needs. If the current state of commercial vehicle EV technology makes sense for you in this sector, it's quite a convincing proposition.

The design of vans may increasingly these days be very much the same but the dealer network and servicing support you get from different brands still differs widely. So you need to think beyond the test drive and spec sheet figures. Do that if you're in search of a 1.0-tonne mid-sized electric van and there's just a chance your enquiries could lead you to this one, the Fiat E-Scudo.

The Scudo nameplate is unlikely to be that familiar. It was reintroduced to the Fiat Professional van range in 2022 after a gap of six years, during which the company's mid-sized models were badged 'Talento'. The Scudo model line's return comes as its maker has reverted to the shared EMP2 Stellantis Group platform, which means there can also be an all-electric version, this E-Scudo.

But it also means this full-battery LCV must compete against three near-identical Stellantis Group models with different badges - the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric, the Citroen e-Dispatch and the Peugeot e-Expert, plus another near-identical model, the Toyota Proace Electric. From that list, the E-Scudo might not initially be your first pick if prices were similar. But unlike its rivals, it comes with the advantage of backing from a dealer network designed for commercials, rather than cars; many of the franchises are also in sister brand IVECO's network of service centres. That could be significant.


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00:00 Overview
00:32 Background
02:19 Driving Experience
03:25 Design & Build
05:49 Market Model & Range
09:53 Cost of ownership
12:06 Summary

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I bought a Fiat Talento, the worst mistake I ever made. The Turbo failed after approximately 13000 miles, the van has only now done 17000 miles and it will cost £1000 for a new Turbo and £2500 labour to fit it within the Stellantis network. Terrible quality in my opinion.