Fiat Ducato turns 45, base becomes standard for motorhomes
The Fiat Ducato, launched in 1981, has become the most widely used base for motorhomes in Europe, with around 1.6 million chassis produced specificall...
The Fiat Ducato, launched in 1981, has become the most widely used base for motorhomes in Europe, with around 1.6 million chassis produced specifically for this sector. In 2025, the Ducato was voted the most popular motorhome base vehicle for the 17th consecutive year by readers of the German magazine Promobil. In Germany, 31,370 motorhomes based on the Ducato were registered in 2025, up 17% from the previous year. The electric version, the E-Ducato, offers a range of up to 424 km (WLTP) and charges from 0 to 80% in 55 minutes.