A Decade of Success: Ford Pro Marks 10th Anniversary of Transit Van in America with Upgrades to E-Transit, Charging & Software
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Ford Transit—America’s bestselling commercial van — celebrates 10 years ofU.S. production; BuiltFord Tough® to get the job done, more than 1.2 million Transit vans have been assembled in America, and 99% of all Transit vans are still on the road today. - E-Transit™, Transit van’s electric version and America’s bestselling electric van, has saved customers more than 3 million gallons of gas and over 25 million kilograms (kg) of carbon dioxide (CO2) output since joining the Transit family in 2022; new for 2024 model year, E-Transit adds enhanced range, dual onboard chargers and improved charge times.
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Ford extends its productivity solutions with the largest mobile service fleet of anyU.S. automaker, new Series 2 charger options and home charging software to help improve fleet uptime and potentially reduce operating costs.
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Transit has provided customers with the power of choice across cargo, cutaway, chassis cab and passenger variants.
Transit Works Hard Across America |
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280,000+ companies |
76 industries |
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44,000+ service companies |
37,000+ construction companies |
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21,000+ wholesale/retail companies |
5,000 manufacturing companies |
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4,800 state & local governments |
2,300 utility services companies |
“We’ve assembled more than 1.2 million Transit vans in the last 10 years, and 99% of Transit vans are still on the road, working hard for customers today,” said
After just six months in production, Transit became America’s bestselling commercial van1 in late 2014 and outsold every other van in America, including minivans, before the end of 2016. And
Since beginning
Enhancing Range to
E-Transit has quickly become the electric van of choice in America,1
New for the 2024 model year,
Leveraging
Registration data shows that customers agree E-Transit owns work, serving more industries and more vocations than any other electric van.11
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5,500+ companies |
65 industries |
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600+ service companies |
460+ construction companies |
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300+ wholesale/retail companies |
222 state & local governments |
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90 manufacturing companies |
90 utility services companies |
Faster charging: New dual onboard chargers enable the E-Transit battery to charge faster than ever. The 2024 E-Transit can charge at a peak power of 176 kilowatts (kW).12 Fifteen minutes on a DC fast charger (180-plus kW) is estimated to add 67 miles of range on a 2024 E-Transit cargo van low-roof configuration12—a 49% increase over the prior battery. And the 2024 E-Transit will charge from zero to 100% in just six hours and 11 minutes when using the now-available
Pro Power Onboard: Available across the E-Transit van lineup, Pro Power Onboard13 provides 2.4 kW of power and is operable while the vehicle is in motion and while charging, enabling users to plug in a laptop, tools or other power equipment on the go or the jobsite.
E-Transit is available in more configurations than any other all-electric commercial van from a full-line automaker, offering two lengths, three roof heights, three body styles and up to 487 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Order banks for the 2024 E-Transit with enhanced range will open this spring, with deliveries expected to start later this year. 2024 E-Transit with enhanced range MSRP begins at
Charging Solutions:
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Fast Charging Adapter (NACS): Announced last week,
Ford commercial vehicle owners of model year 2021 and newer Mustang® Mach-E® SUVs, F-150® Lightning® pickup trucks and model year 2022 and newer E-Transit vans can receive a complimentary NACS adapter to access Tesla’s 15,300 Superchargers16 across theU.S. andCanada . Whether charging on Tesla Superchargers or Ford’s BlueOval™ Charge Network, commercial customers enjoy seamless billing and payment withFord Pro Public Charge Management. -
Series 2 80A Charger: The
Ford Pro Series 2 80A charger, the recommended charger for enhanced-range batteries like those available in the E-Transit, maximizes battery power output at faster charging speeds and comes with RFID access controls. The Series 2 80A charger is available to order now. -
Series 2 48A Charger:
Ford Pro is revealing a new-generation Series 2 48A charger, which is best for fleet drivers who take their vehicles home to charge. The new-generation charger will feature replaceable cables, a new LCD screen and cellular connectivity with no Wi-Fi required. The Series 2 48A charger will be available for order in mid-2024. -
Ford Pro Home Charging: A great companion to the Series 2 48A charger isFord Pro Home Charging software, ideal for fleet operators with vehicles that are taken home to charge. The software helps manage charging times, schedules, home charger health, accurate home charging estimates, charging costs and more. - BlueOval Charge Network: Most commercial customers charge at their home or workplace. However, when public charging is required, the BlueOval Charge Network—the largest public charging network in North America—features over 33,000 charging locations and more than 111,000 plugs, including more than 13,000 DC fast-charging plugs.17
Mobile Service Maximizes Convenience and Uptime:
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1Based on total
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3Based on S&P Global Mobility US TIPNet current VIO as of
4Based on 2022 CY OEM-reported data.
5Based on competitive registration data through
6Based on 2023 CY industry-reported total sales.
7Based on enrolled vehicle data within
8Based on full charge. 2024
9Based on manufacturer calculation using computer engineering simulations. Your results may vary.
10Calculated via peak performance of the electric motor(s) at peak battery power. Horsepower and torque are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously. Your results may vary.
11Based on vocations in which registration are reported in S&P Global Mobility CY January-
12Charge time based on manufacturer computer engineering simulations. The charging rate decreases as battery
reaches full capacity. Your results may vary based on peak charging times and battery state of charge.
13See Owner’s Manual for important operating instructions.
14Current Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for base vehicle. Excludes destination/delivery fee plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Optional equipment not included. Starting A, Z and X Plan price is for qualified, eligible customers and excludes document fee, destination/delivery charge, taxes, title and registration. Not all vehicles qualify for A, Z or X Plan. All Mustang® Shelby® GT500® and Mustang® Darkhorse™ prices exclude gas guzzler tax.
15Please consult with your own tax or legal professional to determine eligibility, specific amount of incentives or rebates available. The federal tax credit is a potential future tax savings. The amount of your tax savings will depend on your individual tax circumstances. Incentives and additional rebates are not within Ford’s control. This information does not constitute tax or legal advice. For additional information, go to https://www.afdc.energy.gov/laws/409.
16Numbers subject to change.
17Based on original equipment manufacturers (OEM) / automotive manufacturers that sell all-electric vehicles and have active charging networks.
18Based on
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