- Fiat Tris revealed
- Compact electric three-wheeler
- 540 kg payload and 56-mile range
- Heading to global markets
- European launch 'under consideration'
Fiat has taken an unexpected step into micro-mobility with the new Tris, a compact, all-electric, three-wheeled commercial vehicle designed for last-mile deliveries and urban tradespeople.
At just 3.17 metres long the Tris is built for tight spaces and short hops. It’s about as far removed from a full-size van or pick-up as you can get, and that’s very much the point.
Top speed is limited to 28mph, so it’s strictly a city-focused vehicle. But for couriers, mobile services and businesses making multiple stops in urban areas, the Tris could be a cost-effective and straightforward way to get around.
It’s powered by a 48-volt electric motor producing 12hp and 45Nm of torque, with energy coming from a 6.9kWh lithium-ion battery. That’s the same capacity used in the Citroen Ami, so there’s likely some component sharing under the skin.
Range is quoted at 56 miles, which is plenty for a day’s work around town. Charging takes under five hours from a standard 220V three-pin socket, meaning you can easily plug in overnight with no need for a dedicated wallbox.
Three versions will be offered: chassis cab, flatbed and pick-up. All are based on the same modular platform and offer a payload of up to 540kg, with enough space in the back for a standard Euro pallet. Fiat’s approved partners will offer body conversions, opening the door for more specialised use cases.
The Tris might be small, but it’s been built to last. The tubular frame is protected against corrosion with an automotive-grade zinc coating, and the wide rear track and 12-inch wheels help give it the stability that many three-wheelers lack.
Inside, there’s a single-seat cabin with a 5.7-inch digital display, USB-C and 12V charging ports, and a handful of storage compartments. There’s no clutch or gearstick, making it easy to drive, while doorless variants designed for hop-in, hop-out use will make multi-drop days a cinch.
The Tris will be built in Morocco alongside Stellantis’s other small EVs, including the Citroen Ami, Fiat Topolino and Opel Rocks Electric. The first markets to receive the Tris will be in Africa and the Middle East, but Fiat has confirmed that European markets are under consideration.
It won’t be replacing a Ford Transit Courier or Ranger any time soon, but that’s not the idea. The Tris is aimed at businesses working in tight urban areas, where emissions regulations are tightening and space is at a premium. And it’s likely to be far more useful than the short-lived Citroen Ami Cargo.
Pricing hasn’t been confirmed, but expect it to come in at around £10,000 if it ever arrives in the UK.
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