Ford Pro has unveiled a new extended range option for the E-Transit, enhancing the capability of the top-selling large electric van in Europe.
- New 89kWh battery means E-Transit extended range goes 28 per cent further – up to 402km (249miles) – and features faster AC and DC charging. Standard heat pump optimises driving range
- All 2024 E-Transit models to benefit from enhanced two-year/unlimited distance service intervals; new factory-supported E-Transit minibus model also added to the electric line-up.
- Extended range E-Transit available in a comprehensive choice of 19 model variants; order books open later this year, with customer deliveries expected in 2025
- New variant supported by Ford Pro ecosystem of charging, software, servicing and finance that can deliver further uptime and efficiency benefits to boost productivity and reduce costs
The latest introduction – rolling out to customers around the globe – builds on Ford Pro’s 2024 Transit digital productivity upgrades and significantly broadens the potential customer base for E-Transit. The new model features an 89kWh useable battery capacity for a maximum driving range of up to 402km (249 miles), as well as faster AC and DC charging performance. Customers also benefit from extended two-year/unlimited distance service intervals – double the current one-year interval.
Like all E-Transit commercial vehicles, the extended range model is fully integrated with the Ford Pro platform of connected charging and software solutions to help customers optimise energy management, streamline servicing, and minimise downtime and cost of ownership.
“The extended range option for E-Transit is another example of the Ford Pro commitment to making high-productivity electric fleets a reality across Europe,” said Hans Schep, general manager, Ford Pro, Europe. “Giving customers the option to drive further between charges alongside a wide choice of body styles and support from Ford Pro’s connected ecosystem strengthens our position as their trusted partner for complete fleet solutions.”
The extended range E-Transit is designed to appeal especially to customers who operate in rural regions, colder climates, or on routes involving highway driving. The powertrain will also complement converted vehicles with additional weight and auxiliary power needs. Customers will be able to order the new model later this year, with initial deliveries expected in 2025.
Enhanced electric performance
The extended range option for E-Transit increases useable battery capacity to 89kWh for a driving range of up to 402km (249 miles) – 28 per cent more than an equivalent standard range model. This enhanced capability is introduced to make the extended range E-Transit a compelling option for fleets that operate beyond city centres but still want to benefit from the accelerated productivity of electric, connected commercial vehicles.
A vapour-injected heat pump is standard on the extended range option to heat the cabin more efficiently in low temperatures. The system is similar to that on E-Transit Custom – the first-ever electric vehicle to use the technology – and is designed to improve energy efficiency and optimise range in colder weather.
Ford engineers have significantly enhanced E-Transit’s charging performance for every extended range model. Maximum AC charge capability has been increased from 11kW to 22 kW, meaning a full overnight charge is targeted to take under six hours. DC fast charging capability has been increased from 115kW to 180kW, so that a 10-minute charge can add up to 116km of driving range, and a 10-80 per cent charge takes approximately 28 minutes.
Ford Pro’s end-to-end solutions for depot, home and public charging include hardware installation and maintenance, as well as intelligent software to help customers manage charging for optimum efficiency and uptime. Fleet managers can easily track charging performance and energy efficiency for each of their vehicles using Ford Pro Telematics software, as well as set charging windows to take advantage of cheaper energy tariffs, lock chargers to prevent unauthorised use, and pre-condition E-Transit’s battery for maximum driving range.
In addition to optimising energy management, fleet managers can also oversee their entire fleet in one system with Ford Pro Telematics’ dashboards and insights, which are compatible with mixed fleets including electric, plug-in hybrid and combustion-powered vehicles, as well as non-Ford models. Ford Pro tools can also help customers to quickly identify which vehicle use cases in their business could be replaced like-for-like with electric Transit models.
Ford Pro expects that the increased capability of E-Transit extended range will appeal to customers with a wide range of use cases and requirements, so the company is offering a comprehensive choice of 19 model variants including L3 and L4 lengths, van, double-cab-in-van and single chassis cab body styles, with GVMs from 3,500kg to 4,250kg. Maximum payload is up to 1,460kg for vans and 1,814kg for chassis cab variants, with towing weight up to 750 kg for models with 3,500kg GVM. Pro Power Onboard is also available to deliver 2.3kW of exportable power from the vehicle battery to run tools, equipment and conversions.
The extended range E-Transit benefits from the same productivity-boosting digital features that Ford Pro announced across the 2024 Transit line-up:
- 5G modem as standard for superfast connectivity on-the-go
- Wireless software update capability for multiple vehicle modules
- Innovative new Vehicle Integration System for conversion control via the SYNC screen
- Alexa Built-in personal AI
- Delivery Assist technology designed to help save up to 20 seconds per stop – more than an hour a day
In addition, both standard and extended range E-Transit models from the 2024 line-up benefit from a new two-year/unlimited distance service interval to help reduce service cost of ownership for businesses. This is a major upgrade over the current one-year/unlimited distance interval.
