Ford E-Transit First Drive - New Transit electric van review / Electrifying
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This is it. Ford has taken the Transit electric, giving us more choice when it comes to vans. But does it do everything you need it to and will it have the range to keep you on the road?
Tom takes a drive to find out...
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If Ford produces a camper version… I'm all in!
Imagine doing a euro camping tour in one of these!!!!
This thing as a camper😱😱😱
It probably won't be Ford themselves who produce a camper version, but one of the specialist conversion companies.....
I'm in for an camper conversion build. Better than current Van to market.
Checking my budget 😀
Solar panels on the roof!
People and companies have converted the gas powered Transit.
I do love a van. They're just so versatile. I honestly think small electric vans (like the ID buzz coming out) will be the next biggest thing since the idiotic explosion in SUV popularity. A combi van can be a a comfortable family car, a workhorse for lugging gear around, a camper for holidays, even a capable off reader if you spec it right.
One can hope.
Crossovers and SUVs are pointless. Most range rovers are bought by people who live in the City and dont even know what the countryside is.
Isn't it interesting that the ID buzz prototype has been in videos since 2018 and possibly before, but won't be available in USA till 2024. These car companies have been touting their "skateboard" platforms which will "easily" allow various models and all we have gotten is Car, Crossovers and SUVs which really only vary in head room. Canoo is coming out this year, but only for commercial platform. I would MUCH rather have a Ford E-Transit or something similar than a pickup. I'm glad these E-vans are becoming available, just surprised at how long it's taken and how little media/RUclips coverage there has been. Seems every week on RUclips there are videos about new electric turbo model of a SUV or passenger EV-car already in production, but there isn't actually a turbo as it's electric, just a marketing ploy. Oh let's not forget the super LOUD EV-dodge car coming out, because people are conditioned to want noisy vehicles and subject everyone around too noise. (why not have a app and let them hear the fake engine noise in headphones?) Sorry was just going to leave a comment and ended up ranting..
I would love an electric van but I live in a colder climate and 125 miles of range after you load it up will give you about 25 miles to 50 miles range not enough
Wonder how the battery precondition will work for cold weather.
In the USA, 2022 E-Transit with a 68kwh battery & base price of 42866GBP is rated for only 126 miles, regardless of roof height spec (LR, MR or HR). In cold weather / loaded down, I'd be also be concerned the true range is inadequate for anything beyond minimal business use.
@@_ckr they've all been inadequate for me so far. I average 200 miles a day, sometimes 300 in one trip where I wouldn't be able to charge for more than 10 minutes, one time
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@@sharonbraselton4302 what's the point? I might as well use my current diesel engine
I 100% agree that Vans are going to be the silent sledgehammer that drives a big portion of EV adoption, and especially charging infrastructure.
One aspect that I hope manufacturers take into account is the campervan market, and the ability to run all the electronics, lighting, appliances etc off of the vehicle battery. This would be a HUGE gamechanger for that type of vehicle and lifestyle. Add in some solar charging capability for panels on the roof and they'd be onto a winner.
The only downside I can see, from an Australian perspective would be the range and charging ability, so I'd personally prefer a hybrid option. One that can use both battery and ICE for drive. Add in a alternator charging circuit, solar charging, and then the 'shore power' charging and these things would be perfect.
It’s a no brainer This type of van is a must have for all city wotk
I drove these vans in Spain at the launch and was amazed by the way they drove and how easy the technology was to use. an amazing nearly 200 miles before a re-charge makes it so usable. a great winner from FORD. Not many people drive over 200 miles on a work day perfect in every way. This changes the whole way van drivers look at electric vehicles.
Thats 200 miles EMPTY throw a lash of gear into it you wouldnt see 150 miles total waste of time Plenty people drive over 200 miles a day from Trades to Delivery drivers out in the sticks
@@MOSSFEEN you’ll be surprised.
@@maxnewts No good Battery is way to small DIESEL IS KING
@@MOSSFEEN 🤦♂️
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196 miles, so in real world with the heating on and stereo running etc it'll be more like 150 max... absolutely pointless for 90% of van drivers.
90%? got some proof to back that up buddy?
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10000 miles in 3 months in my e-expert and it’s covered from Inverness to Portsmouth and Snowdon to Norwich with all points in between.
They work outside of town too!
Love it, has its problems (charging isn’t one of them), weather affects range (particularly single figure temperatures and headwind) but you learn to get round them.
Cannot see myself back in an ICE van ever again.
I'm glad to see a positive post about ev experience. I'm sick of these negative posts of people who say all the chargers are broken. Its an absolute nonsense, as you say it's not without its problems but on the whole it works. Thank you for your great EV feedback please keep it up and spread the positivity
I think you’ve misunderstood the sentence. The van has been to Inverness, to Portsmouth, to Norwich and to Snowdon. It was not a single journey from Portsmouth to Inverness.
About 9 hours to Inverness if you’re interested. It was 2 x 80% top ups and and “splash and dash” safety net top up to get me over the Cairngorms. 400 miles one way with 50mph and 60mph average speed cameras (for vans) on the A9 from about Dunblane too. I’m actually enjoying the “enforced” breaks in the long journeys. You can do any paperwork whilst charging so you don’t have to do it when you get home. Just move your day around.
@@colin7898 did you enjoy any of the scenery ?
I’m with you, I love vans. I actually miss my van now I’ve not got one. Better visibility, good safety and of course you can move stuff, sleep in it and more.
Would make an ideal Tiny Home, especially shown with side windows which are a must according to DVLA but price tag is way outside my parameters. Thanks Tom.
Already working on it. Roof is solar panels (low profile) that feed leisure batteries. So guess what the leisure system has a type 2 plug on a 3m lead that can output 3kW into the van main battery so you effectively can charge the van off solar or soak up the sun as you drive and dump it in overnight. WIth the 2.5kW vehicle AC system you can also top up or run your leisure system.
1 question will Ford have enabled the heater to work in "camp mode", hope so........best tiny home ever.....any one know?
I’ve been making plans, I’m a mommy’s boy also lol so, Heheheheehe we have plans hehehehehe!
When the public charging network is vastly improved, you can rapid charge at the same price as people can at home, the range is doubled, and the van price comes down, it would be a no brainer.
Ford really nailed it! Electric van and the lightning! while there is a BEV frenzy! Problem is if they can deliver.
My future home hrehrgrtrhegty
Just got Ford crew transit new £31500 diesel. EV OK for delivery but a lot of trades people use vans for camping or sports. Still just a reinvented milk float at the moment. Really need a long range alternative, not long now before the ice ban in UK.
I actually like my work van. I’d like it even more if I could charge it every night and not have to get gas every couple of days.
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I am waiting for the moment with enough charging points where you go to the job and you are able to park your van near the job and plug it in while you doing your job. Or be able to quick charge your van during lunch brake
I’m ready to order when they have a 250 mile range
Yep
shouldn't be too much extra investment considering the utility of the vehicle to add solar panels and a solar generator you could use to charge while still operating the vehicle.
150kw version would work for me in the MPV edition. I drive too many 350-400 mile days.....
@@Pesmog even better
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As a Transit owner and delivery driver, I can't wait to be able to buy an EV van.
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I work on electric vans and few things aren't going to be as advertised. 1: range. Couriers on our EV vans when fully charged showing 120miles. Not a chance. 80-90 miles max in the winter with heating and lights 80 miles top. 2: yes cheaper to service however brake pads and discs you'll be changing 2x faster because of the weight and regen braking isn't as powerful as on a diesel engine. 3: be prepared for a lot of electrical faults
I agree with you. I have now watched quite a few electric vehicles and none of them have real world range like manufacturers claim.
@@Simon-390 So like real world mpg in gas and diesel motors
I need this in my live for an conversion build.
Can't wait to roam the roads on this.
It's already got V2L on board.
Brilliant review, I hope I get to drive one of these as part of my job in a few years when the company I work for start adopting electric vans. I currently drive the same van in diesal form and it's by far the best van I've ever had in terms of quality, driving and practicality.
@john Lee I'm not too sure what you mean about that? It appeals to me because it's a nice van and nice to drive not for the eco credentials.
It has a 166-mile range. If it rains, that range will be closer to 150 miles due to wiper, and windscreen fan usage. If it rains, and is night, it will be more like 140 miles, as lights consume circa 200watts. Starting price for the bare-bones model is, £42,695. After 10 years, the vehicle will have to be scrapped as battery replacement will be prohibitive (£15,000) for a van that will be worth £5-6k. Electric transport isn't sparing the environment anything, its primary goal is to price the majority of people off the road. There isn't enough lithium nor enough power grid to replace the current vehicle numbers with electrified vehicles. Apparently, we're going to own nothing, and be happy.
You dont have to buy an Etransit if you cant afford it
@@sarahann530 Cost isn't an issue. Not being fit for purpose is, however.
@@onepalproductions Luddite
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Again you’re assuming EVERYONE lives in a town or city. I have a van, I live in the country, I use the van both for my business and my dogs and mountain bikes but I do journeys of 250 miles every week so a EVan would not be for me.
Exactly… every week. Not every day. If you’re clever with your houses cabling you’ll easily be able to fit a home charger
@@maxnewts I would have no problem IF I was doing only the short journeys and could have numerous wall boxes if I so wanted BUT the electric version of the van I have has a (theoretical) range of 150 miles. I reckon 120 is closer to reality. If I fill up now with go juice I get 650-700 miles on a 50 litre tank. The EV has a nonsense range for a van.
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To penetrate more of the van market, it needs a bit more range and awd option. There are vans that are used for constant delivery to hundreds of stops within a certain radius. There are vans that are used as a mobile toolbox and make fewer service stops. There are vans that are used as a mobile workshop that may only see one stop per day, but must work within a larger travel radius.
Agreed. For us in the camper industry we need to see so many things change for these to be a viable option to build on.
@@offgridspecialties8224 Did you know they created laptops just so the camper industry could access a computer , Revolutionary !
Imagine just how much our local air quality will be improved by delivery companies running E-vans...!
It's got to happen... 👍
Except Electric vehicles still emit Particulate Matter 2.5 from their tyres and of course resuspend PM from road surfaces, solve that and EVs are emissions free.
@@timregester1173 little hoovers behind each wheel?
What happens to a the chemical vapour that vents from all those vehicles being charged in the still air overnight.
In the Netherlands DHL is using Vito E and a groceries vendor is using special small electric vans. This is the beginning so go on.
I’d like to know how much heavier if anything these are compared to their diesel counterpart?
they're lighter. i don't know how much, but electric vehicles are typically significantly lighter than their combustion engine counterparts.
@@andrewroberts7428 that's just untrue. The Mercedes EQC for example is 700kg heavier than the GLC it's based on.
To me, electric commercial vehicles make a lot more sense to spearhead the transition to electric (if ultimately electric is the way), than passenger vehicles. Not that passenger vehicles don't, but the value proposition is not there on an individual vehicle basis just yet, but for fleet buyers and industrial applications, it's makes a lot more financial sense.
I totally agree with you here!
I personally feel like Tesla and Toyota missed out big time. Tesla started right of the bat with EVs and Toyota was only a little step away from taking that game for themselves for a while, but they both missed that window horribly...
Lmfao....you don't have a clue what you are talking about.....
@@TC-kf9zw Toyota had a bunch of Hybrid vehicles from years before the while EV market started running hot, but never jumped to full EVs under the thinking that it was too soon and not the future of automotive. So they stayed with hybrids only. No electric vans, and no electric trucks. Now they're playing catch up.
Then Tesla came out with a bunch of nice EVs, and the Tesla Cybertruck still being planned out or whatever (still hasn't come out in 2022), and there's not a 'Tesla work van' for tradesmen or companies to deliver...
How am I missing clues here?
Ford had a deal with a 3rd party company in North America to make their smaller Transit Connect in an EV version as far back as about 2011 or 2012... they were very expensive and only had about 120km range as I recall, so no big surprise that the endeavour was not successful and only ran for maybe a year or two. Good to see that we're finally getting a more viable version for the full sized transit.
74 mioke nit bad range
I'm not a Ford person, but major credit goes to them for making an Electric van and Electric truck faster than Tesla (and most other EV manufacturers) that have been at it for far longer, but seem to have failed miserably in supplying what most people and big companies could use the most right away: Trucks and Vans!!!
There's a HUGE amount of Tradesmen (me included), a sea of delivery companies, and a ridiculous amount of fleet rental vehicles that could have jumped on EV trucks and vans right away ($$$). They (Tesla, Rivian, and others) could have been so much more profitable by now...
After ford started to sell e crate engines i really started to have positive view of ford. I really hope they make more parts available. 🙂
These look so good. Obviously I'd like more range but I really do see myself snagging a used L2H1 with the on-board plug sockets for a small camper come daily ride vehicle in a few years.
Ad conversion table with regular petrol/diesel van: range, costs and yearly maintenance costs, rest value, after so many years. Thanks for sharing.
I had a small EV van some years ago... Since then I have been waiting for a really decent alternative.... If Ford could actually make large numbers of this and not have people on a 1yr waiting list.... Then I am definitely All In.
Yes very true, also the F150 Lighting they make across the pond is top notch and well thought out too
I'll be looking to buy in a little over 2 years. If I can snag one of these for closer to £30k after subsidy it'll be a goer for me. £37k is still a big old chunk. Let's hope the government keep the grant going for another couple of years.
I can't understand why we can't have plug in diesel hybird transits,
Saw a guy at a charging station with one of these and he said the range is really bad.. Not quite ready for real-life usage. As much as I'd like to see it, they just aren't there yet.
I think they are always over optimistic with range, once you actually start loading it and switching on all the other consumers in the vehicle,the range will probably half !
If they make van a bit more posh or suv like interior and put proper rear seat it definitely would be a better buy for me.. Most van user use it no different than a suv they just need a larger carrying capacity.. My van doesn't get any dirtier than my car
Wow, that's a sweet van! Big question, though: Can Ford build them in quantity?
But have they made it harder to steal? So many vans are stolen daily.
Considering how expensive Evans are I suspect the insurance will be several arms and legs if its not got improved anti theft features
My first thought was this would be amazing for a camper van conversion.
I would like to see the underside, could prove interesting placing the water and waste tanks etc!
Quite the opposite unfortunately. We’ve got a long way to go before we start building in electric vans.
@Screwdriver440 In the UK converting commercial panels vans into Motor Caravans is very common practice and those of us looking ahead are already planning how to do so with the current generation of electric vans. Vans like this will within the next three to four years increasingly begin to appear on the secondhand market at affordable prices.
i guess you need to get creative with the plumbing, waste storage etc. because you cant just drill through the underbody where you want. however with the relatively small battery capacity at least on the longer wheelbases there should be quite some unoccupied space underneath.
@@offgridspecialties8224 you as a company might feel this way, but considering the vast amount of people in chat who like the idea of one of those… you’ll be surprised.
this is definitely my dream campervan.
It's a great start but a 68 kWh battery is not going to be enough when the average van is loaded down. I estimated the range, for the average reasonably loaded van to be anywhere from 80 to 140 miles. If it's converted to a caravan, or as we say here in the US, a Class B RV, it might stay in the 80 - 100 mile range. None of this is a complaint, I'm really stating that for many, a larger battery needs to be an option. A 110-kWh battery with a solar roof might do the trick. In the meantime, this is a great start. Your move RAM.
Wow this looks so great, we're a bit jealous! We converted a fully electric Fiat E-Ducato to a campervan last year, but if this model would've been available then, we might have gone for Ford!
Ford have been slow to EVs, but you have to say what they have done is nothing short of outstanding. The Mach-E is one of the best electric SUVs you can buy, and this is by far and away the best electric van on the market.
whats outstanding about it.... its a van based on technology that's been around forever, the design is almost identical to the petrol versions. The only thing they did was adjust the suspension to take the extra ton of weight from the battery. My electrician has one he usually gets 90miles on a charge. It suits him for his local work but sometimes hes getting a bit twitchy with his range anxiety
I work for amazon currently and we have E-Sprinters. They are just okay! They are all 70 plates and the highest battery range is about 70 miles now. Great for city not for distance. Will be interesting to see how they do
thats fullload towing winter rabge
It is actually assemble and produced by Lightning Motors in a Ford chassis.
wait for a repair bill or a major part on the electrical side to go wrong all that money you save not paying charges up in smoke in a instant
Cant wait for the custom version, hurry up 2024!
I love the gas powered Transit, I drive a 2019 Transit actually.
Hmm we have a couple diesel ones that take out beer barrels, probably nearly 1000kg. I wonder what the range in rural England, loaded up would be?
If its raining, cold bad weather expect just shy of 100 miles.
With this being a big step into go anywhere delivery service, where will the tax come from to maintain the roads in the future.
Nice the van should rust away well before the battery runs out. Imagine having to take the battery out to do some welding.
The 160 range just ain’t cutting it, mine is gas and gets 400+ at 16.3 mpg.(USA) I run 2-300 a day. Love mine tho
Just the price that stops most people, if they really want to corner the market sell it cheaper and you will sell more , i own a jumbo transit but could never afford this
I can't wait to have an electric van, I've wanted one for years. As soon as a van exists that can do everything my diesel Transit can do, I will buy it. It will need to have a range of over 400 miles up and down hills with a ton of weight in the back, and it will need to charge from 0-100% in less than 5 minutes. Unfortunately I think we're at least a decade away from electric vans being anywhere near viable.
400 miles with a 5 minute break..yep that sounds like realistic usage. Maybe improve your quality of life before you improve your van
Agreed, we’re so far from viable electric vans it’s not even funny.
So you’re telling me you happily drive 400 miles non-stop? With no need to go to the shops, or get a coffee, or take a phone call, or a nap? Seems legit
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I was saying vans should be electric for years for all the reasons you said. City driving, stop/start, back to the depot to charge over night. Stick some solar panels on the depot roof and some battery storage and it should be a no brainer
I have a VW 2L Diesel Transporter Campervan as our daily drive. I would change to an ev or hybrid if the range and the payload was ok
Hi I'm worried regarding new electric transit so on as I drive new transit custom which is highly adapted fore me IE I have a electric driver's seat on runners and turns around and all the rear floor has been made in a low ramp auto tailgate so on I just wonder if the electric new transit could be adapted fore me and my needs IE where the batter s are andy
Fully loaded to the max & a cold winters day watch the range reduced dramatically. When you've been resuced & towed home to your terrace house or flat where do you plug it in
I've been driving EV for 9 years, never been towed home yet.
Do we have the "I can't drive this car 500 miles non-stop to post a Get Well Soon card through my sick grandmother's letterbox and then immediately drive straight home again" equivalent for vans yet?
No is the answer to that.
No but that seems to be lots of the peoples opinions in chat, even though most of them will never do anything like that at all ever…
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More delivery vehicles going electric is always good news! Great review, thank you for sharing! 🔌⚡🚘
Uk drivers license is pretty limiting, 7000 lbs. Is pretty close the SUV weight rating. My pickup truck with my utility trailer hooked up is heavier then that. In the U.S. you can go up to 26.000 lbs. Before needing a CDL (commercial Drivers License)
Where should they put all the batteries when it's tine for a change? What to do with the cars/vans when the battery is just as expensive to replace as thr whole car or van? What about recycling the batteries? What about the electric infrastructure? Where are all the electricity going to come from? Why should all house hold pay extra because of all the electric cars draining power from the grid?
Here in the US I have a 2005 Sprinter diesel van. As much as I love it, 24MPG, it is noisy, hard and expensive to work on. I would love an e van, if I didn't have to pay for it...
From the real word performance (range) of BEVs that actually have to tow/carry stuff for me with the current battery energy density BEVs just aren't ready (yet) for a serious workhorse 24/7 vehicle? what is the point of impressive looking range when said BEVs are virtually empty but have it slashed severely once you want to do real work with it??
They should have made a powerboost model also because if you don't want to go full electric you could still have the benefit with the hybrid motor and a 7.2kw output instead of 2.4kw
t is a pity that Ford took as a basis a body from a rear-wheel drive van, it is very convenient for me with a "low floor".
Of course, for a truck, rear-wheel drive is the most correct option ...
Is it going to be a front wheel drive version or a rear wheel drive version with a low floor?
The fact that your average van does 25,000 miles a year the fuel alone is going to be a massive saving.
Your talking around £6000 a year just on diesel.
While ev would be around £800-1000 a year for night charging rates, 5 grand difference is insane.
Make back the ev premium in the first couple of years.
They will add a ev surcharge on your license tabs...government will get their tax dollars
Not forgetting average £2k per year EV battery depreciation, why everyone ignores this to make EV sound better.
the idea of electric vans is awesome only issue i see is the price still wildly too expensive for most self-inployed workers and trades people
I am trying as hard as I can to buy one to replace my E250 work van!
Anyone know why the 3rd seat option isn't offered in the US? And or how do we order the third seat passenger bench?
All very good but not every transit owner use it for delivering stuff. What about towing a trailer like I do with mine
Ford are making some great electric vehicles. I wonder how many of these will run out of range due to being driven like a total tw4t?
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We DESPERATELY need these in the USA
Funny to see so many people talking about camper conversions. Was the first thing I thought of too
I still can't find a commercial electricity tariff with cheaper overnight charging. Anyone know of one? Octopus Go is only for domestic.
I did hear that Octopus are not taking new customers on via their website, but they are via the phone. Octopus have several cheaper overnight tariffs. Have you checked them all out? I think you may struggle if it's for commercial use.....
SWIVEL seats. I want swivel seats.
(and get rid of the middle seat for my camper conversion)
have Fords sorted their rust problem yet, this might look all shiny now but in 7 years will it be having plates welded along the sills and in 10 years will it be broken up for spares because it has rusted in half? Meanwhile the Berlingos and Partners are still running around at 20+ years old with no rust issues.
my Y plate 2001 ford transit mk5 smiley welfare bus has not much rust and i drive it everyday and its the bottom of the seats that have more rust then the bus itself
If any of these Electric vehicles had the range of a normal petrol aka gas vehicle of 300 miles it would be an immediate game changer. 150 miles is not enough for a company to Run reliably and efficiently. I have an HVAC company and that would limit my coverage area to 70 miles without having to charge up somewhere.
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Can I re-route the vans electricity through the bodywork to deter light-fingered nocturnal visitors from investigating what tools I may have left in the van overnight?
man if i was rich this would be nice van life conversion
if you don't do large distance in a day, and you can afford it you would be mad to get a diesel van instead of an electric. All the extra stuff diesels have to have these days (often which is very flaky) to get under emission targets makes them less of a good idea.
I'm on my fourth Transit minibus and I love driving them, but the corrosion issue has put me off buying another. I'd love an EV Transit if Ford overcome the corrosion issue at the same time. Somehow I doubt that will happen.
Although an EV Camper Van Transit seems like a good idea, camper vans are typically low mileage and long-lived, so with an EV Ford Transit camper van you would be paying a premium price for a vehicle that would never recoup the premium through reduced running costs and would rust away in ten years.
I own two EVs and love driving them, but I would not buy an EV Transit camper van, because it doesn't make financial sense until Ford overcome their rust problem.
They've been hot dipped galvanised since the Transit custom came out,I've 2014 on 176k only rust is surface on front subframe,Sump pan being replaced as they get peppered and rust out.
even the older non galv. dipped ones rust less than Mercedes etc of the same era!
How is rust an issue in 2022 ffs.. I've only just learned how bad Sprinters are and now Transits too?.. Pathetic
@@grahamhaynes7658 Do you have any link that backs up your assertion about Ford starting to hot dip galvanize Transits in 2014? I've been trying to find information that backs this up, but have drawn a blank.
@@sailingoctopus1 Ford news bulletin 2012,Ford upgraded their paint/rust protection at factory,offering a 12 year perforation warranty,mentioning zinc galv to 1000 parts.
Waiting for tipping point still on electric cars. Either large enough battery with 500 miles range or enough charging points.
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Now load it up with tools or parcels and see how bad the range is then. It plummets!
You could argue that auto makers should concentrate on building vans before cars, because most vans will do more miles per week and give a bigger co2 saving compared to the majority of private cars.
It is reported that Amazon are waiting on 100,000+ vans! It obviously won't happen though.
Ford have also got an EV advantage, their quick clear windscreen is far more power efficient than a blown heater.
Did they really have to mount the shifter there.. On the manual transmission diesel van the shifter is there and the hump it sits on is really annoying it hurts my knees because it protrudes into the space where the feet are
The EPA rates this at 126 miles - which is more realistic for 68kWh in something like that.
On a motorway and loaded though? Not a chance. Depending on use it will be sub 100 miles - a lot under in some situations.
These will be great for short range, low weight deliveries like the post office or similar but they won't be replacing many others.
weight shouldnt be that much of a problem, especially in town with lots of regen. but motorway speeds, especially with headwinds, are.
I'm a bit surprised that life in the UK isn't entirely dominated by EVs. I just don't think that the typical 200+ mile workdays and frequent 800 mile 2-day trips I do in the US really ever happen there. If I could do 600 miles with a loaded van and spend the night in it, too, I'd be in love with it.
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i wish we could get one but we do upwards of 600miles per day and are no good for lakedistrict to london every day ... 2 hours chargeing per day on top of a 11hour + day already cant see that happening.... its good for the DPD drivers of that sort but no good for us that do the long haul
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the Nissan E-drive system system seems a better option for stop start heavy traffic city delivery/driving..it is still petrol/generator but smaller battery and fully electric drive means less fuel consumption as the petrol motor only operates when the battery/electric motor combination needs power..I think hydrgen produced as a by-product of maintaing electric grid stability is probably the best solution for most transport scenarios ..battery electric does not meet all transport needs ..
This is a dream camper
Electric van will revolutionize the way we convert theses vans to homes
this would be a killer work van if the range suits your work, being able to charge batteries in the back would be the end of getting them nicked
I'm not a van driver, but I would worry a bit about range in winter? Cold weather may hurt range, and the mach is a car that suffers from this, so will these? I wonder why such a massive vehicle has a smaller battery than the mach e? I imagine cost saving. That said it would be great to see these on our streets and lose the diesel chug
Probably because ford did some research and found out what the average daily milage of the transit van is. No point having a big battery thats never used. It would be good of thet was an option for a bigger battery for people that do need a longer range. For me my nissan env 200 with 120 range is more then enough for 99% of the time. More then happy yo rapid charger for the 1%of long journeys
And it's already in Hilti Red - convenient!!
Should have solar panels on roof help charging up while working
This all fine and dandy and a big step, but there ARE long range applications for vans like Transits and Sprinters. One example is artist touring.
Most bands who tour internaionally through europe, do so in a rented double cabine Stretched Sprinter and/or with a trailer. It would need to have a range and convenience that rivals or surpasses the diesel version. So 800-1000km range and high speed rappid charging.
A tall order! I'm very keen to seeing those hit the market!
Will be a while I fear...
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Surely many companies will have one driver in the daytime and another using the same vehicle at night, so when do you charge it? or do they now need two 42k vehicles to do the job of one Diesel van?
Then they will use fast chargers or battery swap outs
A lot of the van life folks are going to convert this for sure