Smith's Electric EDISON
Built: 2012 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 2012
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Smith's Electric FAD6 – British electric van from 2009: 3,500 kg gross vehicle weight, 2,880 kg unladen weight, 3,750 mm wheelbase, 1,950 mm wide
Smith's Electric Vehicles was a British maker of electrically driven commercial vehicles. The FAD6 from 2009 is one such electric van; an engine parameter such as cylinder count is accordingly absent, as the vehicle has no combustion engine.
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With a 3,750 mm wheelbase and 1,950 mm width, the FAD6 weighs 2,880 kg unladen, with a gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kg, right at the boundary of the N1 class. Payload therefore comes to around 620 kg.
Electric commercial vehicles of this period were often based on converted production chassis of conventional vans, with the combustion engine replaced by an electric motor and battery pack. The high unladen weight of 2,880 kg against a gross vehicle weight of only 3,500 kg shows a typical drawback of early electric vans: the weight of the batteries markedly reduces the payload left over compared with a similar diesel van.
When buying such an early electric van, the condition of the battery pack and its remaining capacity matter most, as these have often already declined considerably on a vehicle this age. The availability of parts for the power electronics and charging socket should also be clarified before purchase, as makers of early electric commercial vehicles are frequently no longer active in the market, leaving buyers reliant on generic suppliers for many components.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Smith's Electric FAD6
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,980 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,300 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,338 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Smith's Electric EDISON weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,338 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Smith's Electric EDISON?
3,500 kg.
When was the Smith's Electric EDISON built?
Production years: 2012.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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