The Ford Transit Courier Utility Van Becomes 100% Electric

Highly advantageous for businesses, electric vehicles are converting to electric. The Ford Transit Courier, however, will not be marketed until the end of 2024.

If you have already had the chance to test an electric van, you are likely to find it even more appealing than a vehicle intended for private use, given the difference in everyday comfort. Generally less well soundproofed than sedans due to a larger resonant box, but also because of less effective “soundproofing” materials, utility vehicles are not necessarily designed for comfortable living.

Electric is therefore more welcomed by professionals, both in terms of passenger comfort and above all financially. Tax incentives are indeed attractive: exemption from TVS, significantly lower operating costs, “eco-friendly” bonus…

The latest novelty in this market segment is the newest Ford Transit Courier, which is about to appear. 18 cm larger than its predecessor (now 4.34 meters), it improves its utility performance by 25%, with a loading volume set at 2.9 m3. The payload of the electric version is however less impressive electrically than with an internal combustion engine, at 700 kg, while the towing capacity is 750 kg.

A fairly standard recharge

Under the hood, the electric motor now delivers a quite standard power rating, set at 100 kW, or 136 horsepower. Ford remains somewhat reserved about other technical specifications, except for charging capabilities, with an integrated charger of 11 kW and fast charging capable of reaching 100 kW.

Inside the cabin, the future is near, with a rare feature on a utility vehicle: a 12-inch screen, as well as a 12-inch digital instrument cluster. Among the model’s extras, wireless smartphone charging is possible thanks to the American-style gear lever, located at the level of the steering column.

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