Introducing Fiat’s new tiny three-wheeler, the Tris, which measures 10.4 feet long and can travel up to 56 miles on the WMTC test. It acts primarily as an electric rickshaw or tuk-tuk, with three variants available: chassis cabin, flatbed, and pickup. According to Fiat, the Tris is intended for the Middle East and Africa and will never be available in the United States due to its small size. What exactly is a car used for? Is it more important to deliver you and your cargo from Point A to Point B swiftly and safely? Very likely. The Fiat Tris is the ideal electric three-wheeler if you want to appear as if your automobile (if you can call it that) could weave its way to victory over Mario Kart’s Moo Moo Meadows. The Tris comes in three configurations: chassis-cabin, flatbed, and pickup. It functions essentially like an electric rickshaw or tuk-tuk. While the other two models make excellent beginning points for customization, Fiat maintains that the pickup version is best suited for moving furniture, sand, and fruit. At just 10.4 feet long, the Tris is significantly shorter than a standard kei truck. The Tris won’t take you very far, but it could be useful for last-mile deliveries. Fiat claims that the Tris can reach a top speed of 28 mph, thanks to its impressive 12 horsepower and 33 pound-feet of torque. The Tris’ wide-track rear axle, longer wheelbase, and pint-sized tires keep it stable in both urban and rural environments, so you won’t have to worry about speed wobbles at that dizzying velocity. The 7-kWh battery pack is charged via the built-in 220-volt socket. It is claimed to take 3.5 hours to get from 0% to 80%. A full charge takes over five hours to complete. Furthermore, according to the WMTC (World Motorcycle Test Cycle) standard, Fiat estimates the Tris’ range at 56 miles. Some may find the lack of doors unnerving, however, based on our observations, the number of rickshaws without doors is comparable to that with doors. Fiat stated that although there may be plans to expand into Europe in the future, the Tris will initially be available only in Africa and the Middle East.
