Electric vans, Ford reveals new E-Transit Custom: range up to 380 km, production to begin in 2023

According to Ford, the E-Transit Custom is capable to deliver a targeted driving range of up to 380 km, DC fast-charging, and full towing capability. The all-electric E-Transit Custom will enter production in the second half of 2023 – part of the most extensive Transit Custom range ever offered to European customers.

By Editorial staff

Ford Pro revealed first details of the all-new, all-electric, E-Transit Custom van. Following the all-electric E-Transit that began production in March this year – and the first of four further all-electric commercial vehicles Ford Pro will introduce by 2024 – the E-Transit Custom is the brand-new addition to the Ford Pro electric range in the one-tonne van segment.

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The new E-Transit Custom enhanced by the Ford Pro ecosystem

The new E-Transit Custom will be supported by the full Ford Pro ecosystem of software and services, introduced a couple of weeks ago in the United States and at the beginning of May in Europe. The newest addition to Ford Pro’s electrified line-up will be a key component in Ford’s bold commitment to reach zero emissions for all Ford vehicle sales in Europe and carbon neutrality across its European footprint by 2035.

According to Ford, the E-Transit Custom is capable to deliver a targeted driving range of up to 380 km, DC fast-charging, and full towing capability. The all-electric E-Transit Custom will enter production in the second half of 2023 – part of the most extensive Transit Custom range ever offered to European customers. Further product details will be released in September this year.

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The electric van will be built in Kocaeli, Turkey

All Transit Custom variants will be built by Ford Otosan – Ford’s joint venture in Turkey – at their Kocaeli site, the home of European Transit manufacturing, delivered as part of Ford Otosan’s previously announced €2 billion investment in its facilities.

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«This is a watershed moment for commercial vehicle operators in Europe, and another hugely significant realization of our Ford Pro ambitions», said Hans Schep, general manager, Ford Pro, Europe. «Europe’s best-selling van just went all-electric and – supported by our unique Ford Pro one-stop-shop of productivity-boosting services – the operating benefits this will bring to business across Europe cannot be overstated».

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