A new Transit family member

Ford is expanding its commercial vehicle range with the Transit City: It is an affordable electric commercial vehicle positioned between the Transit Courier and the Transit Custom.

This article is part of the special topic Electromobility for trades and medium-sized businesses

Ford serves the inner-city Delivery and service servicesEspecially with regard to them, the Cologne team brings a cost-efficient transporter The Ford Transit City is a newcomer to the market. It will hit the roads towards the end of the year and will be available in L1H1 and L2H2 versions, as well as – and this is new for Ford – as a chassis in the one-ton segment.

Range approximately 250 km

With its range, the Ford Transit City is primarily designed for inner-city traffic. Photo: © Ford Pro

The energy source is a 56 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery, providing a range of up to 254 kilometers. The drive is provided by a 110 kW/150 hp powerful electric motor. The L2H2 version of the front-wheel drive model should be particularly interesting in terms of dimensions, since its Cargo space up to 8,5 cubic meters volume can accommodate payload 1.275 kgWith a loading length of three meters, it also meets the standard dimensions for building materials. Both versions, including the smaller L1H1, can accommodate up to three Euro pallets. Their loading volume is six cubic meters, and the payload must not exceed 1.085 kilograms.

A new variant for Ford is the version as Chassis with single cabThe experience gained with the E-Transit has been incorporated into the development. Ford points to its 200 certified conversion specialists in Europe who can transform the chassis into the customer's desired vehicle.

Specifically for city traffic

Depending on the model, up to 8,5 cubic meters of cargo space is possible. Photo: © Ford Pro

Ford deliberately chose the battery option. cost-effective lithium iron phosphate variant The decision was made. The most important argument besides the cost: the range is with the 56 kWh battery, twice the distance that service providers cover daily in city trafficThe battery can be charged with direct current at a maximum of 87 kW, reaching a charge level from 10 to 80 percent in 33 minutes. Using an 11 kW alternating current wallbox, this takes approximately four and a half hours.

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Propulsion is provided by a 110 kW/150 hp electric motor. The driver also has the One-pedal drive option, in which the Transit City recuperates energy until it comes to a complete stop. Despite all the comfort limitations, the van has a Factory-installed seat heating, keyless start system as well as the usual helpers, including a automatic emergency braking assistant, Parking pilot sensors front and back, one Backup camera, a Adaptive Cruise control and one Lane Keeping AssistThe information and entertainment system uses a 12-inch touchscreen.

Developed with JMC

A look at the dashboard of the new Ford Transit City. Photo: © Ford Pro

ford pro has developed it in collaboration with JMC The developed Transit City was extensively tested and, among other things, a A usage period of ten years with 240.000 kilometers driven under the most severe conditions was simulated..

With the all-electric drive system, Ford anticipates lower maintenance costs and will bring the car in for servicing every two years or after 40.000 kilometers. The warranty on the high-voltage components is eight years or 160.000 kilometers.The model is also sold by JMC in other markets, albeit in a heavily modified form; prices for the German market have not yet been determined.

Technical information• 56 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery
• Charging with max. 87 kW DC, max. 11 kW AC
• 254 kilometers range
• 110 kW/150 hp electric motor
• Front-wheel drive
• Payload 1.085 kg for L1H1, 1.275 kg for L2H2
• Loading volume up to 6 m3 (L1H1) and 8,5 m3 (L2H2)
• 4.985 mm / 2.258 mm / 1.991 mm (L1/H1, length, width, height),
• 5.285 mm / 2.258 mm / 2.285 mm (L2/H2, Length, Width, Height)
• Wheelbase: 3.060 (L1), 3.360 (L2)

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