Ford e-Transit: the electric commercial vehicle arrives in Europe

Ford has just begun production of the Ford e-Transit. The brand claims to have already received more than 5,000 orders.

Already launched in the United States, the Ford e-Transit is arriving in Europe. Production of units for the European market indeed started a few days ago, at the Turkish factory in Kocaeli.

The Ford e-Transit is a 100% electric version of the famous blue-oval van. Equipped with a 68 kWh battery, it has a range of 317 km (WLTP cycle). This is the maximum value, applicable only to the least energy-intensive configuration.

The utility vehicle features an onboard charger of 11.3 kW. On an AC charging station, it can charge from 0 to 100% in 8.2 hours. A fast charger will enable recharging from 15 to 80% in 34 minutes.

The battery is guaranteed for 8 years or 160,000 km. It is located under the floor, which helps preserve the cargo volume (up to 15.1 m³ in the most spacious version).

A complete range

The Ford e-Transit is available in van, double-cab, and chassis-cab configurations. Customers can also choose between 2 heights and 3 lengths. In total, 25 different configurations are offered. As for the motorization, there is a choice between two power levels: 135 kW or 198 kW (equal to 184 hp and 269 hp respectively).

The e-Transit offers numerous driver assistance features, which earned it a gold Euro NCAP safety medal. It can be equipped with a touchscreen with built-in navigation, as well as an interior power outlet to supply electricity to tools.

After the e-Transit, more electric commercial vehicles are coming

Ford has already received over 5,000 orders for the e-Transit. An encouraging start, which should reassure the company’s management. Indeed, the manufacturer is betting heavily on electrifying its commercial vehicle range. It plans to launch 4 entirely electric new models by 2024.

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