Ford E-Transit Review
Ford E-Transit
Ford E-Transit at a Glance
As a small business owner, you’re working to grow your company near Richmond, Mechanicsville, and Ashland, VA. Working smarter, not harder, has become your mantra, and that extends to those you employ and the vehicles you drive. As you strive to increase business, you also want to decrease your carbon footprint. Enter the Ford E-Transit.
This all-electric van is primed to expedite your productivity and do so efficiently. Please read the following review of the E-Transit from Richmond Ford Lincoln before contacting us to put it through its paces. It may just be the next best addition to your team!
BODY STYLES
HORSEPOWER
EPA-EST. RANGE
GVWR
POWERTRAIN
SYNC® 4
INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC PACKAGES
Built for Eco-Conscious Entrepreneurs
PROFILES
The Ford E-Transit offers three models, two body lengths, and three roof heights, so you can choose the one that best suits your business's needs. Regardless of your chosen configuration, your E-Transit will be Built Ford Tough®.
Flexible Design With Your Business in Mind
This versatile electric van is well-suited for a variety of businesses. So, whether you’re active in maintenance or construction, engage in catering or floral deliveries, or something else entirely, there’s a Ford E-Transit model that will be the perfect fit:
- E-Transit Cutaway
- E-Transit Chassis Cab
- E-Transit Cargo Van
You can design the size of your E-Transit by choosing from two body lengths—235.5 or 263.9 inches—and three roof heights.
Roof | Height | Cargo Volume (behind first row) |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 82.9 in. | 277.7 cu. ft. |
| Medium | 101.3 in. | 357.1 cu. ft. |
| High | 109.6 in. | 487.3 cu. ft. |
The E-Transit proves its versatility, able to accommodate any cargo or business venture that calls for a van.
Tools of the Trade
What if there were industry-specific packages to customize the Ford E-Transit to suit your business’s specific needs? Well, Ford offers multiple factory-installed, tailor-made trade packages, such as a Parcel Delivery Package, as well as options designed for HVAC professionals and other trades, including:
- General Contractor Trade Package - Offers the perfect multipurpose combination of shelves, bins, drawers, and hooks.
- Electrician Trade Package – Features storage drawers and bins for parts, plus reels for wire bundles.
In addition, options for virtually every component, from the wall panels, flooring, windows, rear door opening, lighting, and more, will outfit your E-Transit in the way that helps your vehicle function best for your daily operations.
PERFORMANCE
Whether this is your first Ford E-Transit or you’re expanding your fleet, you need assurance that your chosen machine has what it takes to get the job done. In the case of the Ford E-Transit, your commercial vehicle is ready to show up and get work done.
Powerful Workhorse
You pride yourself on having built your business from the ground up. You’ve put in the hours, made the contacts, and sourced the supplies. All that effort will be worth it if you can deliver the goods to your customers.
You can rest easy when you choose the Ford E-Transit as your partner. Its rear-wheel drive electric motor is powered by an 89kWh High-Voltage Lithium-Ion battery pack that generates 266 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque.
Plus, no matter which configuration you choose—Cutaway, Chassis Cab, or Cargo Van—your E-Transit can accommodate a GVWR of 9,500 pounds.
Eco-Friendly Efficiency
Are you ready to choose a fuel alternative, a sustainable energy source, and electrify your fleet? Of course, you want to know you can rely on your Ford E-Transit no matter what your location or hour of day (or night). Regardless of configuration, the E-Transit greatly surpasses the average 74-mile daily range for commercial vans. In fact, it doubles that number in its Low Roof and Medium Roof configurations—and nearly doubles it in the High Roof version.
E-Transit Cargo Van Configuration | Low Roof | Medium Roof | High Roof |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPA-Estimated Range | 159 miles | 148 miles | 143 miles |
Charging your E-Transit is easily accomplished with multiple options to “plug in.” You can charge at home overnight so your E-Transit is ready and raring to go the next day. Alternatively, the Standard Mobile Power Cord enables powering through either a 120V or 240V outlet, no matter where you are.
And with access to the BlueOval™ Charge Network, North America’s largest public charging network, you can be confident that your E-Transit will keep going as long as you do.
PRODUCTIVITY
To maximize productivity, your business requires you to spend more time out and about and less time sitting at a desk. Since your work vehicle has to serve as your mobile office and command center, you need one that has adopted your company motto of working smart. The Ford E-Transit is that vehicle.
Built-in Tech Dept.
Traveling to a job in an unfamiliar area? Need to check in with your crew or home base? The Ford E-Transit has all the tech to keep you connected, informed, and engaged no matter where you are or where you’re headed. Among its standard and available technologies are:
- SYNC® 4 – View infotainment features on a crisp 12-inch display.
- Connected Navigation – Stay informed about traffic, construction zones, parking, weather, and more.
- Enhanced Voice Recognition - Make calls, send texts, get directions, or change audio settings without taking your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road.
- Smartphone Integration – Connect your device via Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™ without cords cluttering the cab.
- Wi-Fi Hotspot - Allows up to 10 devices to connect.
And with an available 5G modem, you and your E-Transit will always be in sync and in the zone, ensuring that every day is productive.
For those times when you’re working remotely, available Pro Power Onboard™ turns your E-Transit into a mobile generator. Plug your tools and other devices into the 120-volt outlet for electricity on the go without an inverter.
Virtual Copilot
Even when driving solo, you’re never completely on your own in the Ford E-Transit. Thanks to Ford Co-Pilot 360®, a variety of standard state-of-the-art safety features help keep a watchful eye out for you and your cargo:
- Auto High-Beam Headlamps
- Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Lane-Keeping System
- Rear View Camera
As a result, you can remain calm, cool, and collected, mile after well-protected mile.
Ford E-Transit vs. The Competition
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Have you decided to go green with your business vehicles? The Ford E-Transit and the Ram ProMaster EV are two highly competent options. Initially, they appear to be quite similar in many respects. However, Ford flexes its muscles to surpass the Ram, showing that the E-Transit has honed its skills to a higher standard with four additional model years under its belt.*
E-Transit | vs | ProMaster EV |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | BODY STYLES | 2 |
| 12 in. | MAX TOUCHSCREEN SIZE | 10.1 in. |
| 4,201 lbs. | MAX PAYLOAD | 3,020 lbs. |
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When you drive an electric vehicle (EV), you need to consider charging time and the convenience of finding a charging station on the road. The Ford E-Transit powers up in half the time of the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter. With its vast BlueOval™ Charge Network and access to Tesla Superchargers, the E-Transit has nearly three times the charging locations of the eSprinter.*
E-Transit | vs | eSprinter |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours | AT-HOME CHARGING TIME | 12 – 13 hrs. |
| 200,000+ | PUBLIC CHARGERS | 80,000 |
| 9,500 lbs. | GVWR | 9,370 lbs. |
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The Chevy Express tries to give the Ford E-Transit a run for its money by taking a page out of its playbook and offering two wheelbases. Still, Chevy invests its energies in designing its Express vans primarily as people movers, which becomes apparent when examining some finer details. Turns out, little things mean a lot.
E-Transit | vs | Express |
|---|---|---|
| 9,500 lbs. | STANDARD GVWR | 8,600 lbs. |
| 3 | BODY STYLES | 2 |
| 4 | INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC PACKAGES | 3 |
Meet Your New Productivity Partner
If you think this eco-conscious workhorse would be a great addition to your business based near Richmond, Mechanicsville, and Ashland, VA, add just one more item to your to-do list.
Contact the team at Richmond Ford Lincoln to get behind the wheel and see if the Ford E-Transit is the right partner to take your business to the next level.
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