Ford NZ has revealed the E-Transit van for the first time at this year’s Mystery Creek Fieldays.
The delivery vehicle is part of the marque’s plan to have at least seven electrified vehicles in the local market by the end of 2024.
It joins Ford NZ’s already available Transit Custom PHEV and plans are also underway for the all-electric E-Transit Custom which is expected to arrive by the end of 2024.
The E-Transit has already been launched in Europe and the US and will soon meet strong demand here in New Zealand.
The full-size, all-electric E-Transit features a 68kWh battery, a driving range of up to 317km and fast-charging capability from 15% to 80% in around 34 minutes.
The vehicle is built for urban environments and fixed drive routes. It features output of 198kW and 430Nm of torque, which will make it the most powerful Transit currently available.
Plus, E-Transit’s drive modes are tailored to the electric drivetrain, with a special Eco Mode that aims to provide an 8-10% improvement in energy usage, maximising driving range.
The E-Transit’s battery sits underneath the main body of the electric van to maximise room. This allows for cargo capacity of up to 12.4 cubic metres, identical to that of its full-size diesel counterpart. The E-Transit has a gross vehicle mass of up to 4.2 tonnes, with a targeted payload of 1616 kg.
