Ford unveiled its electric version of the Transit this spring. It's aimed primarily at customers who need to transport large amounts of weight. (Photo: © Martin Bärtges)
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Ford has electrified its Transit, targeting customers who need to move heavy loads. A review.
More is indeed more: Ford offers its new e-transit not only in numerous variants in the 3,5-ton class, but also in two performance levels: With 184 or a whopping 269 horsepower (135 or 198 kW) under the hood. This makes the Ford significantly more powerful than Fiat or Mercedes, for example. The more powerful version (net surcharge of €2.125) is primarily for Clients thought that heavy loads to transport. Or a Trailer which can weigh up to 750 kilograms (braked).
The Transit comes – as usual – as van with single or double cabin (Doka), the Single cabin available in three lengths and three heights from 55.845 euros net. The entry-level model is cheaper, starting at 53.145 euros. Chassis with single cab, for the Doka, prices start at 60.490 euros net. While the Competition: partly only electric panel vans offers, offers Ford a complete range of 25 different configurations Among them are Double and single cabins, three different Wheelbases and two Roof heights in the panel vans. From five and a half to 6,7 meters long, from 2,4 meters to almost 2,8 meters high, there is the e-transit, with 7,2 m3 to 15,1 m3 loading volume. For the higher-quality trend equipment – equipped with cruise control, rain sensor, parking pilot and lane keeping assistant, among other features – you will have to pay 2.075 euros more net.
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All versions have the following features: liquid-cooled battery pack with 68 kWh usable Battery capacity: According to WLTP, it should be good for ranges between 238 and 317 kilometers. Standard he comes electric transit with three-phase charger for alternating current (wall box and charging stations). In about eight hours, the one empty Battery can be charged to 100 percent again. DC fast charger An intermediate charge from 15 to 80 percent with 115 kW should work in 34 minutes.
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Operations management
Operations management
Have in common all E-Transit, regardless of the two performance levels, a maximum torque of 430 Nm. This allows Ford in electric transit on the rear axle them, different from the competition, which usually relies on the front-wheel driveThe people of Cologne integrate the electric drive module in the rear and under the frame of the vehicle. In addition, they rely on Coil springs – instead of leaf springs – and on individually suspended wheelsThis brings – in theory and practice – advantages over the Transporters with rigid axles an significant gain in comfort, By the footprint of the drive module is the Loading edge of the E-Transit but 40 millimeters higher than the conventionally powered Transit with rear-wheel drive. Customers who value a low loading sill want to lay Ford optionally a Smart Air suspension for the rear axle. This allows the vehicle to lower accordingly.
Since the Batteries mounted underfloor are, the electrically powered panel vans an equally large cargo space like the models with combustion engine. The situation is different with the Payload The weight is between 795 and 1.685 kilograms – depending on the model – due to the heavy batteries lower than in the comparable diesel versions, but is higher than with other electric vans on the market.
Up to 130 km/h top speed are feasible with the 3,5 tonne trucks, then the limiter. This makes the e-transit also for longer journeys, but higher speed the range then quickly to its knees.
We are in danger almost six meters long sheet metal box in L3 and H2 in the better trend equipmentInstead of a selector lever For automatic operation, the conveniently positioned Rotary switch three positions for the commands forward, reverse, or park. Start, set the dial to drive, and off you go. optional electric parking brake releases automatically, the transporter starts moving silently and quickly. As is typical for an electric vehicle, it pulls well.
The Central monitor in tablet format provides the navigation image, also shows the current information to nearby charging stations and also delivers numerous additional informationThe ambience is typical commercial vehicle robust and practical, driver and passenger sit comfortably. There are numerous shelves as well as USB and USB-C ports. standard equipment include assistance systems such as Cruise control, lane keeping and hill start assist, Automatic climate control and Heated seatsDuring the relatively short test drive It could not be clarified whether the Ford The stated ranges are realistic. pure city operation recuperates the e-transit also quite decent and does not lose too much very limited in reachHe reported summer temperatures, in urban areas a consumption of around 26 kW for 100 kilometers Driving route.
One for On Site Team A very practical extra is the 1.200 Euro Pro Power OnboardThese are installed in the rear 230-volt sockets, which Generator with Onboard energy You can be Cooling the cargo be used or on the Construction site tools operate. Actually astonishingthat no one had ever thought of this idea before.
Short conclusion from the short test drive The E-Transit is comfortable, available in numerous variants, and customizable. It offers a longer range than most of its competitors and, with up to 269 electric horsepower, also more power. Ford offers an eight-year or 160.000-kilometer warranty on the E-Transit's high-voltage components. Watch our video test drive.
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