Ford E-Transit will let drivers pair work & personal devices in parallel

The Ford E-Transit made its first public debut at the CV Show 2021 in the UK. A press release by Ford states that the new commercial vehicle will offer businesses a new benchmark in EV productivity while confirming a market launch in Spring 2022.

Design

There is very little to differentiate the E-Transit from the standard ICE version. It gets the same grille save for blue accents and an ‘E-Transit’ badge on the rear door. The charging flap is housed in the grille. According to the press release, the E-Transit will be available in 25 different variants, including multiple lengths, battery options, roof heights and body styles.

Powertrain

The E-Transit, at launch, will be available with a single electric motor capable of an output choice between 135 kW and 198 kW of power and 430Nm of torque. Powering this is a 68 kWh battery pack capable of a WLTP certified range of 317 km.

Charging

According to Ford, the E-Transit can be charged using a 115 kW DC fast-charger capable of taking the vehicle from 15 per cent to 80 per cent in just 34 minutes. Additionally, Ford Wallbox supplying 230-volt 16 A 3-phase AC electricity will fully charge the E-Transit in eight hours. Ford Telematics will allow fleets to manage to charge through the Ford charging network seamlessly. It will also allow for reimbursements to be made to employees charging their E-Transits from home.

Trim levels

Ford offers two trim levels for the E-Transit, the lower of which gets several features as standard. According to the press release, the lower base variant comes standard fitted with a 12-inch touchscreen display complete with Ford’s SYNC 4 communications system, Keyless start, heated seats, electronic air temperature control, heated power mirrors quickclear windscreen and always-on connectivity with a FordPass Connect Modem. Customers also get a lifetime subscription to FordPass Pro or Ford Telematics Essentials, access to the FordPass charging network for a year and a one-year subscription to Ford Telematics.

On top of the Base trim, the Trend trim adds features like cruise control, pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist, front and rear parking sensors, and the Ford connected navigation system.

Other features include a reverse brake assist and a 360-degree camera that outputs to the 12-inch display.

Advanced SYNC 4 system

The E-Transit will debut Ford’s new SYNC 4 communications system. The company’s new system offers twice the computing power of the current SYNC 3 system and is easily controlled using the 12-inch touchscreen display.

According to the press release, the SYNC 4 features cloud-connected navigation that offers the best routes while considering other factors such as traffic, parking availability and charging. It can show you points of interest such as charging stations, ATMs and cafes. The system also features embedded Amazon Alexa for drivers to use voice controls for information.

Price and Launch

The E-Transit will be launched in the UK in Spring of 2022, with order books opening as early as October. As for pricing, Ford says the E-Transit will be highly competitively priced starting at GBP 42,000, excluding VAT. Ford says that the E-Transit will allow for as much as 40 per cent savings in maintenance and repair costs in addition to the fuel cost savings. Additionally, the company offers a one-year unlimited mileage service interval with a 160,000 km eight-year warranty for all high-voltage electric components. On top of this, Ford provides a one-year electric vehicle roadside assistance package that includes rescue charging.

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