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Fiat E-Scudo review

August 6, 2025 Phil Huff

Fiat’s E-Scudo mid-sized van has plenty of tough competition, so does a recent refresh help it deliver where it matters?

The new Fiat E-Scudo might look familiar, and with good reason. It’s the Italian face of a van built in the same factory on a shared Stellantis platform alongside the Citroen e-Dispatch, Peugeot E-Expert, and Vauxhall Vivaro Electric. Even Toyota gets in on the act with its Proace Electric, and the forthcoming Iveco eJolly will be more of the same.

So, what makes the Fiat version stand out? Beyond the badge and a few Italian design flourishes, frankly, not much. There must be something, though. Let’s find out…

Design, interior and technology

The E-Scudo’s light refresh comes as part of a group-wide update, bringing a sharper nose and a cleaner interior layout. The exterior now wears a broader gloss-black bar across the front, sitting above the Fiat logo text and flanked by squared-off LED daytime running lights. It’s a subtle change, but it helps give the van a more contemporary look despite being built on nine-year-old underpinnings.

Inside, the transformation is more obvious. A new 10.0-inch infotainment touchscreen dominates the dashboard and is standard across the range, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto baked in. Higher trim levels also offer built-in navigation and Dynamic Surround View system, a combination of rear-view and side cameras designed to reduce blind spots.

The E-Scudo’s interior upgrade is more obvious than the exterior changes

There’s also a digital instrument cluster with mild customisation options, and a much-improved centre console tray with a conveniently placed USB port. Small tweaks, perhaps, but they solve some surprisingly annoying issues with the previous setup.

That said, the driving position still isn’t ideal. Like its siblings, the pedals and steering wheel are offset, resulting in a slightly twisted seating posture. It’s manageable, but far from perfect, and once you notice it, it’s hard to ignore.

Fiat E-Scudo battery, motor and performance

There’s now only one battery option available — the previous 50kWh unit has been discontinued — and that’s the larger 75kWh pack (69kWh usable). That’s good for a WLTP-rated range of 219 miles. In our testing, with around 250kg onboard and a mixed driving route, we saw 2.4 miles per kWh reported by the onboard computer, which translates to just over 160 miles of real-world range. Respectable, but not groundbreaking.

The E-Scudo uses the familiar Stellantis electric motor, delivering 100kW (134bhp) and 199lb-ft of torque to the front wheels. It’s enough for a 0–62mph sprint in 14.3 seconds, though that’s not really the point — what matters is the instant torque and smooth, quiet driving experience in urban environments.

Performance tails off as speeds increase, leaving it feeling a little sluggish on the motorway. Adding a heavy payload also makes a noticeable dent in acceleration, but that’s true of every van in this segment.

There are three drive modes to manage power output and extend range if needed, but most will stick to ‘Normal’ for daily duties, which limits power a little.

The car-derived platform helps deliver surprisingly composed handling, with a lower centre of gravity keeping things stable in corners. Steering feel is decent, too, making the E-Scudo easy to thread through town or along a country road.

Fiat E-Scudo payload and practicality

The E-Scudo doesn’t move the needle in terms of capacity, but it covers the basics well. All versions can carry more than a tonne — 1,001kg, to be exact — which puts it on par with most rivals, though not quite at the top of the class. Maxus and Ford now offer medium vans with greater payloads, and Renault isn’t far behind.

Load volume is slightly underwhelming, with 5.3m³ available in the short-wheelbase version and 6.1m³ in the long-wheelbase model. That’ll suit most trades, but both the Ford E-Transit Custom and Maxus eDeliver 7 offer more flexible configurations, including high-roof options that Fiat doesn’t match.

Twin sliding doors are standard on the E-Scudo, not something you get with every rival

Still, loading up is easy. The E-Scudo comes with sliding doors on both sides — a feature not offered by all of its rivals — and rear barn doors as standard, providing excellent access to the load bay.

Price and specification

With prices starting from around £41,000 plus VAT and OTR costs, the Fiat E-Scudo undercuts many of its key rivals, and even sneaks in a little under the identical Vauxhall Vivaro Electric.

The entry-level model includes the essentials: 10.0-inch infotainment screen, smartphone connectivity, air conditioning, cruise control, and parking sensors. Higher trims add sat nav, the Dynamic Surround View camera, a fold-down passenger seat, load-through bulkhead, and body-coloured bumpers to smarten up the appearance.

However, there’s barely any financial difference between the Volkswagen e-Transporter, which is our current favourite medium van, and the almost identical Toyota Proace Electric. While the Volkswagen is the better van to live with, both rivals come with far more impressive warranty packages.

Fiat’s cover is limited to three years or 100,000 miles, but the e-Transproter extends that to five years and includes five years of servicing, MOTs and roadside support. The Toyota can be covered for up to 10 years, which is ideal for owner-operators who keep their vans for longer than a standard three-year lease.

Verdict

The Fiat E-Scudo may not revolutionise the electric van market, but it doesn’t need to. It’s a capable, well-priced, and comfortable medium van that benefits from Stellantis’s shared engineering while retaining just enough of its own identity.

But, as with the rest of the Stellantis range, the competition has moved on. In isolation, it’s a fine, capable van, but others are either cheaper, more capable, or simply better to drive. Even within its own family, Toyota offers a more comprehensive support package, and the likes of Peugeot and Vauxhall have a wider dealer network. All of which makes it difficult for the Fiat to stand out in an aggressively competitive sector.