Ford unveils Transit City electric van, 160‑mile range
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- Ford Pro introduced the all‑new Transit City electric work van, dropping the “e” badge and any internal‑combustion options to create a pure‑electric commercial vehicle.
- Transit City is powered by a 56 kWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) battery and a 110 kW (~150 hp) front‑wheel motor, delivering up to 254 km (~160 mi) of range.
- LFP battery enables frequent 10‑80 % state‑of‑charge fast charging in about 30 minutes, allowing mid‑shift recharging with minimal downtime.
- Simon Robinson, chief program engineer for the Transit City, said the vehicle can be offered in a super‑simple configuration that meets all customer needs without optional extras.
- George Barrow of VanReviewer likened the Transit City to a tech‑company product, noting its simplified L1H1 and L2H2 body configurations and comparing it to an iPhone SE or MacBook Neo.
- Transit City includes a 12″ central touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated seats, adaptive cruise control, rear‑view camera, and likely lane‑keeping assist and blind‑spot detection.
Why it matters: Urban contractors and delivery fleets gain a lower‑cost, zero‑emission van that meets clean‑air and noise rules while cutting fuel expenses, whereas makers of diesel work vans risk losing market share as Ford’s simple, fast‑charging electric solution undercuts more complex, pricier EVs.
