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Edison

The Smith Edison is based on the Ford Transit chassis. It is available as a panel van and minibus, as well as a chassis cab that can accommodate most body types, such as box, refrigerated, tipper, cage, flat bed and beaver tail. Edison is currently powered by a 90 kW induction motor from Enova Systems and a 40kWh or 51kWh Lithium-Ion Iron Phosphate battery pack from Valence Technology.

The Edison chassis cab is available in six configurations, in GVWs of 3,500 kg – 4,600 kg. The Edison panel van is available in 12 configurations, in GVWs of 3,500 kg – 4,600 kg and a range of options on roof height and wheelbase length. The Edison minibus is available in six configurations, covering 13-17 seats and again with options on wheelbase length and roof height.

The Smith Edison was the world’s first electric van with a Gross Vehicle Weight of under 3,500 kg – a critical factor because vehicles over 3,500 kg require a commercial vehicle driving licence. Edison, like any normal van under 3,500 kg, can be driven by anyone with a regular UK licence.

In November 2009, Edison was named in the top five Vans of the Year by the Irish Motoring Writers Association. In December 2009, Edison was named Eco Van of the Year 2010 by What Van magazine.

As of October 2012, the Smith Edison is sold worldwide except in the U.S. The Smith is available as a chassis cab, delivery van and minibus, with payload capacity varing from 1,600 to 5,100 lb (730 to 2,300 kg). The cargo van model starts at GB£57,566 and the minibus at GB£65,629. The delivery van is sold with different lithium-ion battery packs that deliver ranges from 55 to 110 mi (89 to 180 km), with a top speed is 50 mph (80 km/h).