Fiat Tris: electric successor to the Piaggio Ape arrives in Europe in 2026
When Piaggio ended production of the classic Ape — the small delivery tricycle that served the last mile in Italy and far beyond for decades — at the end of 2024, it smelled like a period. Now the Stellantis family takes over: Fiat Professional brings the first three-wheeled electric commercial vehicle of the brand with the Tris. Built on Fiat Topolino technology and conceived as a modern succession to the Ape — launching in 2026 first in Italy, then in further European markets.
From emerging markets to the European city centre
Originally intended for Africa and the Middle East, the Tris debuted at the Brussels Motor Show in January 2026. It is produced at the Stellantis plant in Kenitra, Morocco — the same plant where the Fiat Topolino, Opel Rocks and Citröen Ami are made. It comes to Europe from there.
Technical data & variants
The Tris is based on Fiat Topolino technology — and starts exactly where the Ape always stood out: compact, nippy, with a healthy payload. Depending on the version (pick-up, open bed, or chassis for individual bodies) it carries up to 540 kg of payload; the cargo area holds around 2.25 m² — enough for a euro pallet.
| Value | LadeGuide figure |
|---|---|
| Drive | 48-volt electric motor, 9 kW (12 hp) peak output, 45 Nm torque |
| Battery | 6.9 kWh lithium, charging via the integrated 1.6 kW onboard charger at a domestic socket |
| Range | up to 90 km (WLTC cycle) |
| Top speed | 45 km/h (L5e-B category, driven with an AM licence) |
| Payload | up to 540 kg at 1,025 kg gross vehicle weight |
| Dimensions | 3.17 m × 1.49 m × 1.80 m, turning circle 3.05 m |
| Price in Italy | from €6,950 net (European prices still open) |
Charging at the domestic socket — the LadeGuide perspective
The Tris charges via the integrated 1.6 kW onboard charger at a normal domestic socket. A full charge takes around 4 hours and 40 minutes; for daily use the 80 % charge (around 3.5 hours) is more relevant. Wallbox or 11 kW charging is not intended — the 1.6 kW draw at 230 V is exactly the AC charging concept we explain in detail in our article on charging types and connectors.
Practical tip for fleets
At 1.6 kW and around 4 hours 40 minutes for a full charge at the domestic grid, the Tris is a night or day-time charger: anyone who wants to start in the morning plans around the charging window. For commercial fleets the charging socket is an advantage as a clearly defined point — the wallbox standard (Type 2, 11 kW) is not relevant here.
Launch and price
In Italy the Tris starts at €6,950 net. The European launch is scheduled for 2026 — Italy first, then further markets. A precise date and the European list prices are still outstanding; Fiat wants to market the tricycle in Europe mainly to commercial customers in tight city centres.