It will take Ford a year to market its new 100% electric 1-tonne van. More compact and low, it also offers a range of connected services.
To attract a professional clientele, Ford is playing the flex design card. The E-Transit Custom plays on its more elegant and aerodynamic appearance to be attractive. The less vertical front section is brightened up by a light signature emanating from the headlights and highlighting the bonnet. The line is reminiscent of… Volkswagen Transporter.
The total height is less than 2 meters (interesting for rooms with limited height) and the loading volume is 5.8 m3 or 9 m3. A utility that will be available in a van, a two-seater cab and a combination variant with a regular or high roof. The program has two serifs. Traction force 2 tons.
Two engines available
The E-Transit Custom offers two engines: 100 kW (136 hp) or 160 kW (217 hp). The motor is directly attached to the rear floor and develops a torque of 415 Nm in motion.
The van is powered by a 400 V, 74 kWh battery directly integrated into the chassis. The manufacturer claims a power reserve of 380 km.
As for charging, charging with the built-in charging system (11 kW) will take 7-8 hours. Fast charging up to 125 kW reduces charging time to 41 minutes to reach 80% energy.
Updated E-Transit
To improve ergonomics, the E-Transit Custom has a roomier interior. The shifter moves to the steering column, while the electric handbrake and flat steering wheel provide easy access to the cabin.
To free up a large amount of dashboard storage space, a passenger airbag was installed in the ceiling; storage can accommodate a laptop. On the loading part, the threshold is located lower than on the old Transit; a flat floor can accommodate a length of up to 3.45 m.
Better connectivity and guidance
E-Transit Custom can take advantage (free for 12 months) of the personalized features of Ford Pro E-Telematics, software that tracks the location of the vehicle in real time, offers predictive maintenance, optimizes charging strategies and preconditions the cabin. .
The car is equipped with a 14-inch touchscreen with Sync 4 and a 5G modem for faster communication. A great novelty for van drivers, the swivel steering wheel included in the Mobile Office pack transforms into an ergonomic support for tablets and laptops.
Another advantage: a tablet with a tray to facilitate writing and make lunch breaks more pleasant… As for the price, nothing has been reported a year after the sale.