Fiat E-Doblo takes on the fierce competition in the compact MPV EV segment by colliding head-on with siblings like the Renault Kangoo E-Tech, Citroën ë-Berlingo, Peugeot e-Rifter, and Nissan e-NV200.
Range
The Fiat E-Doblo, with its 280 km (174 miles) range, cruises comfortably against the Renault Kangoo E-Tech offering just slightly more at 287 km (178 miles). Meanwhile, the Citroën ë-Berlingo delivers an almost identical stretch of 275 km (171 miles), while the Peugeot e-Rifter follows close with 280 km (174 miles). The Nissan e-NV200, however, lags behind somewhat with an approximate range of 200 km (124 miles). All in all, the Fiat E-Doblo stands strong in the middle.Acceleration
At 11.2 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph), the Fiat E-Doblo feels poised, though not exactly fleet-footed, when compared to the Peugeot e-Rifter which boasts a sprightlier 10 seconds. The Citroën ë-Berlingo and Renault Kangoo E-Tech clock in at 11.5 and 11.2 seconds, respectively, making them quite similar in performance. The Nissan e-NV200, not quite a gazelle, plods along at a more leisurely 14 seconds.Power
Beneath the bonnet, the Fiat E-Doblo packs a punch with 136 h.p. (101 kW), matching the Peugeot e-Rifter and Citroën ë-Berlingo. Its main rival, the Renault Kangoo E-Tech, delivers a modest 120 h.p. (90 kW), while the Nissan e-NV200 lags significantly at only 109 h.p. (80 kW). Thus, the E-Doblos powertrain offers commendable vigor.Charging Time
When it comes to refueling the electrons, the Fiat E-Doblos rapid charging gets the 50 kWh battery from 0 to 80% in a brisk 30 minutes, matching the Citroën ë-Berlingo and Peugeot e-Rifter. The Renault Kangoo E-Tech takes a bit longer at around 35 minutes, while the Nissan e-NV200 needs a good 40 minutes for the same task.Price
Lastly, the sticker price sees the Fiat E-Doblo starting at $32,800 (£24,000/€28,500), making it a viable contender among its peers. The Renault Kangoo E-Tech sits around $35,000 (£26,000/€30,000), while the Citroën ë-Berlingo sells at roughly $33,000 (£25,000/€29,000). The Peugeot e-Rifter aligns closely with a price of $31,500 (£23,500/€27,300), whilst the Nissan e-NV200, a bit more wallet-friendly, can be snagged for $31,000 (£23,000/€27,000). Amid these, the Fiat E-Doblo strikes a balance between performance and pence.The Fiat E-Doblo proves its mettle as a well-rounded contender in the compact MPV EV class, deftly navigating the middle ground between range, power, charging time, and price. It stands ready, if not to outright eclipse, at least to give a premium chase to its rivals.