Over time, American tradesmen have become increasingly interested in vans, a trend likely aided by Ford’s 2014 decision to start producing the already-popular Transit locally in Kansas City. Ford introduced the E-Transit in 2022, and sales of the vehicle have been rising over the last several quarters. Deliveries of the model-year 2024 E-Transit have now begun from Blue Oval, and there are a few notable upgrades over the MY23 van.
The modest van has been largely overlooked by the opprobrium that is now beginning to adhere to supersized pickup trucks. It seems illogical on the face of it as even the transit with a low roof takes up more space on the road than most of the trucks.
Ford E-Transit: Enhanced Charging Capabilities and Environmental Impact of EV Vans
Even more resistant should be EV vans, as they retain their working-class reputation while also adding a dash of ecology. As mentioned by Ford the telemetry Data shows that the E-transit customers throughout the US and Canada were spared from burning about 3 million gallons of gasoline is 11.3 million liters between the program’s beginning in 2022 and the conclusion of Q2 2024, and it helped reduce their CO2 emissions by 25 million kg.
Additionally, Ford has strengthened the E-Transit’s charging. With 28-minute 10–80% fast charging periods, it can now DC fast charge at up to 176 kW. The onboard AC charger has been upgraded to 19.2 kW. A 0–100 percent charge on an 80 A level 2 charger, which Ford would gladly sell you, it takes 6 hours and 11 minutes to charge. (A complete charge at 32 A takes 14 hours and 20 minutes.) The 2.4 kW onboard AC power outlets are another clever addition; they can now provide electricity while the van is moving, giving E-Transits a variety of additional uses.
Ford’s 2024 E-Transit: Enhanced Range and Faster Charging to Expand Market Potential
The enhanced-range battery offers up to 159 miles of range, 32% more than the existing model (108 miles), with 89 kWh (up from 67 kWh) of useable energy. Moreover, it has a 28-minute quick charge time (10% to 80%). When employing Ford Pro’s 80A Series 2 charger and software, the 2024 E-Transit may achieve a 22% quicker charge time thanks to the new twin onboard chargers.
More applications, such as chilled delivery, are made possible by the increased range and quicker charging, which may open up a huge new market for Ford. The E-Transit extended range battery is produced in Ford’s Rawsonville Components Plant in Michigan, while the electric van is put together at the company’s Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri.
The 2024 model, which starts at $51,095 or $1,100 more than the previous model, was available for pre-order from Ford in April. Its cost is reduced to $43,595 nevertheless, as it is eligible for the federal $7,500 tax credit.
