Ford’s E-Transit is a virtual twin of its gasoline-powered counterpart, which is a good thing because the Transit happens to be one of the most popular vans on the market. Highly capable and with ample space for tools, equipment, and cargo, the 2024 E-Transit offers commercial buyers like construction trades and delivery drivers the eco-friendly option of all-electric powertrain.
Key Takeaways:
- There’s no passenger version, but three different lengths and roof heights are available for up to 487 square feet of storage.
- Estimated EPA range is 126 miles, so it’s definitely for city use only. However, a DC fast charger can provide a boost of 30 miles in just 10 minutes
- Propulsion is via a single rear-wheel drive electric motor with 266 horsepower and 371 lb-ft of torque.
- The E-Transit’s suspension has been specially modified from that of the gasoline version to accommodate the extra weight of the battery without sacrificing handling.
How much is the 2024 E-Transit?
The 2024 E-Transit is available in three different configurations. The first two are what’s called a cutaway and a chassis cab, which cost $48,090 and $48,590, respectively. Both of these versions have a passenger cab only (the cutaway has no rear bulkhead) and are intended to have rear bodywork or cargo boxes installed by an aftermarket supplier. Think of a U-Haul type moving truck.
The Cargo Van version is probably what most buyers will be after, with its voluminous storage area, sliding side door, and two barn-style rear doors. The price of the 2024 E-Transit cargo van starts at $53,585.
Is the 2024 Ford E-Transit a good van?
Presently, the E-Transit is the only all-electric van available for commercial use in the United States. However, in the U.K. — where other electric cargo vans are sold — the E-Transit still garnered praise in 2023, earning the title “Best Electric Van” from the publication Parkers.
Automotive journalists from Parkers were particularly impressed that the E-Transit was virtually identical to the regular Transit van with regard to both cabin and cargo space, sacrificing neither to fit its zero-emissions electric propulsion gear. Saving the planet doesn’t have to come with compromises in your business vehicle!
What size battery does the 2024 Ford E-Transit have?
The 2024 Ford E-Transit has a 68.0-kWh lithium-ion battery. According to Ford, that battery provides up to 126 miles of range on a full charge. Ford provides a basic charger with the van, but more powerful options are available. Alternatively, drivers can use public charging stations.
To that end, a 115 kW DC Fast Charger replenishes the battery from a level of 15% up to 80% charged in scarcely more than 30 minutes. A 30-amp to 40-amp charger that’s more typical in household settings will take 8 to 12 hours to fully charge a depleted battery.
Admittedly, the E-Transit’s 126 miles of EPA-estimated range may limit practical long-distance travel and preclude towing a trailer. Still, if most of your business’ driving is local, this is the perfect vehicle to save on high fuel costs while simultaneously showcasing your concern for the environment.
How does the 2024 Ford E-Transit Differ from the 2023 Model Year?
While 2024 E-Transits have yet to arrive as of mid-February 2024, several 2023 models are still available for test driving and purchasing at the time of writing. Fortunately, there’s almost no changes between the 2023 and 2024 model year, aside from the addition of a standard keyless entry and start system on some trim levels that didn’t have this feature in 2023, as well as HID leadlamps on some trims for 2024.
With so few updates on an already spacious and reliable van for 2024, there’s no reason to procrastinate if you’re in the market for a new electric van. Talk to one of our experts here at Champion Erie Ford about whether one of these innovative zero-emissions cargo haulers is perfect for your business.