Iveco eDaily 42S 2025 van review

The electrification of Australia’s trucking and logistics sector is happening, albeit at a much slower pace than the passenger vehicle (BEV) market.

When it comes to light-duty vans and trucks, Aussie operators and fleets wishing to go down the zero-emissions, battery-electric powered route have increasingly more options to choose from, including the LDV eDeliver 7, Volkswagen ID Cargo, Hyundai Mighty Electric, Peugeot E-Expert, Mercedes-Benz e-Sprinter and Ford E-Transit Custom.

There are also a number of newbie brands setting up shop in Australia. like Asiastar and Geely with its hi-tech Farizon Supervan.

Also on the horizon are a number of 'e’ models currently undergoing evaluation trials in Australia but yet to officially go on sale, like the Iveco eDaily.

After launching in Europe in late-2022 the eDaily made its Australian public debut at the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show in both van and cab-chassis configurations, followed by several trial vehicles undergoing fleet testing around the country. 

After making another appearance at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show, trucksales grabbed the eDaily 42C delivery van for a quick spin to see how it shapes up on Aussie roads…

Good question!

Iveco Australia is yet to announce a launch date, specifications or pricing for either the eDaily van or cab-chassis. However, based on battery-electric versions of rival vans, it’s likely to be considerably more than the regular diesel Daily, which currently kicks off here around $60,000-$70,000, depending on the variant.

The bright blue Iveco 42C eDaily van on test has a wheelbase of 3520mm and overall vehicle length of 6109mm. Iveco says the carrying capacity is 12 cubic metres and it offers a maximum payload of 1553kg, thanks to its 4250kg GVM.

A 7750kg GCM also makes it a decent option for towing a heavy trailer, with a maximum braked towing capacity of 3500kg.

The Iveco van runs a 140kW/400Nm electric motor with a single-speed transmission, and comes with a 74kWh dual-battery system delivering an WLTP range of around 200km. Iveco says that will increase to around 300km with an optional third lithium battery fitted (111kWh in total).

The modular battery set-up is capable of rapid charging at 80kW, with 100km of range added in 30 minutes, while a standard onboard 11kW AC charger or optional 22kW onboard charger offers full charge times of between three and nine hours.

Save for the blue grille trim and eDaily badge (and electric blue promotional vinyl body wrap on the test van!), there’s little that gives away the EV status of the Iveco eDaily 42C.  

Essentially an ‘electric twin’ of the turbo-diesel Daily, the chassis-mounted batteries, motor and associated electricals are neatly packaged and designed to allow the eDaily to seamlessly slot into existing Iveco fleets. The eDaily chassis even has the same body mounting positions, making it easier for bodybuilders.

Like its ICE sibling, it’s relatively easy to get in and out of the front cab, thanks to some beefy grab handles, and there's relatively comfy and spacious seating for three up front.

The driver also gains a manually adjustable suspension seat that eases the strain of longer stints behind the wheel, along with other comfort features like arm rests on both sides and a nice grippy leather-covered steering wheel.

There's also a great view out front from the driver’s seat, while parking and moving around in tight spots is made easier with excellent visuals from the heated truck-style side mirrors and rear camera.

There are lots of storage spots in the cab, including cubby holes, bins, overhead compartments, and some big door pockets, plus a handy spot under the passenger’s seat.

Other practical, user-friendly kit includes steel wheels with 235/60R16C tyres, LED headlights, DRLs, fog lights, keyless-entry, an electronic parking brake, auto climate control. and some durable-looking fabric upholstery for the seats.

The cargo area is easily accessible, with a large single nearside sliding door and rear vertical-split rear doors that fold to 270 degrees, and offers plenty of headroom. There are more grab handles back there plus multiple tie-down points, a durable floor liner, sound deadening internal wall liners and a steel bulkhead with window.

We only drove the vehicle with a light load but performance for a large, heavy rear wheel drive van is impressive – both responsive and swift in cut-and-thrust traffic as well as super smooth and eerily quiet, even out on the highway - no turbo lag or engine rumble here.

Also of note is the nicely weighted electric steering, and sure-footed stability and forgiving ride for a load lugger, courtesy of a torsion bar front/leaf-spring live rear axle set-up.

The solid four-wheel disc brakes are up to the job, with three levels of regenerative braking also available for additional assistance when slowing down, as well as helping recharge the battery.

It's certainly effective in the most aggressive 'One Pedal' setting; pretty much eliminating the need to hit the brakes in many situations. Just take your foot off the accelerator and it quickly pulls up to a stop at the lights!

There are also three driver modes to choose from, including 'Normal', 'Power' and 'Eco', although we couldn't discern much of a difference between the three.

Other handy features include a ‘Hi-Power’ function for short bursts in power and torque, perhaps when hauling heavy loads up a steep hill, and a ePTO (Power Take Off) unit with up to 15kW and 400V to run auxiliary systems like pumps, fridges or cranes.

The electronic driver aids including active lane-departure warning and lane keep assist, are mostly non-obtrusive, only butting in with audio and visual warnings when necessary. Tapping into the various EV data is also made easy, via either the instrument display or a dedicated menu in the central multimedia touchscreen.

Although probably on a par with many of its ‘e'-van rivals, the claimed 200km range is limiting for many users, especially compared to the 700km-odd range potential of the diesel model we tested.

After 115km of driving in Normal (default) mode over a combination of suburban and highway roads, the eDaily's trip computer showed an estimated 74km range and 41% battery charge remaining, with average consumption of 36kWh/100km.

There is the option to add a third battery (which can also be retrofitted), although that will reduce available payload by around 270kg.

Iveco is also promising quicker lunchtime recharging, with the next-generation eDaily heading to Australia to boast faster 115Kw charging.

Also missing on the test van is some driver safety aids found on rival vans, including rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring, and now common in-cabin tech like smartphone mirroring. However, it's likely Australian-spec eDaily vans will get the Hi-Connect multi-media system incorporating Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation and DAB+ radio, as fitted to the latest Daily 4x4.

For a 'new age' battery electric vehicle, keyed rather than push-start 'ignition' is also a tad old school.

Longer-legged drivers will also struggle getting completely comfortable with the driver's seat only pushing back so far and some protruding dash plastics around the gear lever banging at times into my left knee (I'm around 190cm tall). Also missing is a driver's left footrest.

Limited range and slower charging times aside, the Iveco eDaily 42C van impresses as a driver-friendly and practical delivery van for businesses wanting to reduce their driving emissions. It's zippy, smooth, dead-quiet, and familiar in its design and operation, and should be less costly to run and service than its ICE sibling.

Iveco Australia is planning on offering eDaily van and cab-chassis in a variety of configurations, from single wheels with 4250kg GVM to twin wheels with 4495kg, 5200kg, 7000kg and 7200kg GVMs. There will also be the option of one, two or three batteries depending on the configuration.

We'll have to wait and see, but the Australian-spec variants should also arrive with upgraded functionality and tech features, when they officially go on sale down under.

Iveco eDaily 42C van at a glance:

Price: TBA
Available: TBA
Powertrain: Single permanent magnet synchronous motor
Output: 140kW/400Nm
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Battery: 74kWh lithium-ion
Range: 200km (WLTP )
Energy consumption: 36kWh/100km