<div id="readability-page-1"><div>Ford Pro is already well established in the electric van segment. Its lineup includes battery-electric models across various size classes, from the large Transit to the Transit Custom and the panel van Transit Courier. All electric models are easily identifiable by the ‘e-‘ prefix in their names.The recently unveiled Transit City, however, breaks this convention by omitting the e- prefix. This omission is deliberate, as the Transit City will be available exclusively as a battery-electric vehicle, with no internal combustion engine variants. In terms of size, the new van is comparable to the e-Transit Custom but is designed for a different, price-sensitive customer group.“We understand the needs of our cost-conscious customers, particularly those operating in urban environments,” said Simon Robinson, Chief Engineer of the new Transit City, in a German press release. “For them, we have designed an affordable, no-frills electric van.” The target audience includes delivery and courier services, tradespeople, and service providers in urban areas, who have distinct requirements compared to those driving long distances.All variants of the new model are powered by a 110 kW electric motor on the front axle, paired with a 56 kWh LFP battery integrated into the underbody. Ford states this is the usable net energy content, providing up to 254 kilometres of WLTP range. According to Ford, this range ‘more than doubles the daily distance covered by 90 per cent of vans in this segment’, making it sufficient for daily routes but requiring regular charging. Using an 11 kW AC charging point, the battery takes 4.5 hours to charge from 10 to 80 percent, making it ideal for overnight charging. At a DC fast-charging station, the battery can charge at up to 87 kW, with a standard 10 to 80 percent charge taking just 33 minutes – perfect for a typical lunch break. Ford Pro also assists customers in configuring and installing suitable charging solutions at home or at their business premises.For a van, however, practicality and body design are just as critical. The front-wheel-drive Transit City will be available later this year as a panel van with two wheelbase and height options, as well as a chassis cab with a single cab. In the larger L2H2 version (5.29 metres in length, 3.36-metre wheelbase), the Transit City offers a loading length of over three metres, a permissible payload of 1,275 kilograms, and a cargo volume of approximately eight cubic metres. Like the smaller L1H1 variant (4.99 metres in length, 3.06-metre wheelbase), it can transport three Euro pallets simultaneously.“Ford Pro offers the new Transit City in three body variants to cover a range of use cases,” the company states. “The shorter L1H1 panel van is particularly suited for confined urban areas where parking space is limited. Despite its compact dimensions, it can accommodate three Euro pallets in its approximately 6 m³ cargo area and carry up to 1,085 kg.”However, the budget-friendly model will not include a tow hitch. Customers requiring towing capabilities will need to opt for the e-Transit Custom within Ford’s lineup, which supports a towing capacity of up to two tonnes.To keep costs low, both panel van versions come with a ‘universal’ specification, as Ford Pro describes it – no optional extras will be available. This standardised configuration reduces complexity but does not compromise on essential features. It includes a durable cargo floor, half-height side panel linings, and strategically placed lashing rings. The van also features heated seats as standard, with Ford Pro finding these to be “more effective than cabin heating in cold conditions during urban stop-and-go traffic” – courier and delivery drivers may enter and exit their vans up to 200 times a day. The cabin also includes a 12-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.Ford’s announcement does not specify the model’s origins. The Transit City is not a stripped-down version of the e-Transit Custom with an LFP battery and simpler equipment; it is an entirely distinct model that was not developed in-house by Ford. According to Auto, Motor und Sport, the new Transit City comes from ‘a Chinese partner’ – specifically Jiangling Motors, in which Ford holds a 32 per cent stake. By sourcing this model from the Far East, Ford Pro aims to attract customers who find the e-Transit Custom (starting at €58,905 gross) too expensive. While Ford has not yet disclosed the exact pricing for the Transit City, it is expected to sit between the e-Transit Custom and the smaller e-Transit Courier—suggesting a gross list price of around €47,000.This strategy allows Ford Pro, currently the European market leader in the van segment, to retain customers within its brand ecosystem. In the electric van segment, Chinese brands already offer more affordable models, and Kia has also introduced a competitively priced model with the PV5 Cargo – for more on that, read our review of the passenger version. Ford aims to retain its existing customers by ensuring the Transit City integrates seamlessly into its ecosystem, such as through Ford Pro Telematics.Orders are expected to open in the second quarter, with deliveries commencing towards the end of the year. The public debut will take place at the IAA Transportation in Hanover in September.ford.com, auto-motor-und-sport.de</div></div>

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Ford Pro has introduced the all-electric Transit City, designed for cost-conscious urban customers. This new model, which omits the 'e-' prefix, will be available exclusively as a battery-electric vehicle. It features a 110 kW electric motor and a 56 kWh battery, offering a range of up to 254 km. The Transit City will come in three body variants, with a focus on practicality and affordability, but will not include optional extras. Pricing is yet to be announced, but it is expected to be around €47,000, targeting customers who find the e-Transit Custom too expensive.

- Ford Pro has established a strong presence in the electric van segment with the new Transit City, designed exclusively as a battery-electric vehicle for cost-conscious urban customers.  
- The Transit City offers practical features, such as a 110 kW electric motor and a 56 kWh battery with a range of up to 254 kilometres, suitable for daily delivery routes.  
- This model, sourced from Jiangling Motors, aims to provide a budget-friendly alternative to the e-Transit Custom, with a targeted gross price around €47,000 and orders expected to open in the second quarter.

Ford unveils new Transit City as affordable e-van