The 2024 Ford E-Transit will get a bigger battery pack affording extra vary, amongst different adjustments.
The E-Transit now has 89 kwh of usable capability, in comparison with the earlier 68 kwh for all E-Transits. This will increase most EPA-cycle vary to 159 miles, up from the 126 miles Ford quoted on the time of the E-Transit’s 2022 launch. The automaker claims this is a rise of 26% for low-roof and 32% for high-roof fashions.
Ford says that, based mostly on evaluation of 30 million journeys, the typical every day vary for business vans within the U.S. is 74 miles. And it beforehand mentioned giving the E-Transit an excessive amount of battery provides weight and reduces the all-important gross car weight ranking (GVWR). However maybe the arrival of competitors providing extra vary—together with the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter and Ram ProMaster EV—was a sign to step it up. Ford hasn’t but clarified whether or not this comes on the expense of load capability, or whether or not it is primarily a matter of cells with greater vitality density.
2024 Ford E-Transit
Peak DC fast-charging energy additionally rises to 176 kw with new twin onboard chargers, permitting the E-Transit to replenish 67 miles of vary in quarter-hour of charging, utilizing a 180-kw charger, based on Ford. With Degree 2 AC charging, the brand new {hardware} can harness an obtainable 80A wallbox for a six-hour, 11-minute full recharge.
As with different Ford EVs, Tesla North American Charging Customary (NACS) adapters are actually obtainable, permitting E-Transit drivers to cost at suitable Tesla Supercharger stations. Ford says 15,300 Superchargers can be found for its prospects to make use of below an settlement with Tesla.
Ford additionally touts Professional Energy Onboard, as supplied within the F-150 household, together with the Lighting Professional electrical work truck. Within the E-Transit, Professional Energy Onboard gives 2.4 kw—together with whereas the van is in movement or whereas charging—to run laptops, instruments, and different tools.
2024 Ford E-Transit
Output stays 266 hp and 317 lb-ft, producing by a single electrical motor driving the rear wheels. In a assessment of the E-Transit from its debut yr we discovered this van to really feel perkier and quieter than any gasoline or diesel vans.
Ford will start taking orders for 2024 E-Transit fashions this spring, with deliveries later within the yr. Pricing begins at $51,095 earlier than vacation spot. Ford says the E-Transit can also qualify for the $7,500 Business Clear Car tax credit score that is supposed for fleet use—and, in some circumstances, EV leases.