Ford’s ‘big deal’ electric Transit van debuts Nov. 12
The E-Transit will be built in Kansas
Ford CEO Jim Farley admits that the company’s upcoming electric cargo van is not as “dramatic as a $100,000 retail off-roader” (AKA: the GMC HUMMER EV), but says it’s a “really big deal for the Ford Motor Company.”
Ford Prepares to Unveil E-Transit on Nov. 12
The E-Transit that will be revealed on Nov. 12 is aimed at delivery companies looking to transition their fleets to zero-emission vehicles.
“Many, many of our small and medium-sized business owners are now asking for all-electric solution. And we also think the quality of the product will be a benefit for our European customers as well,” Farley said during Ford’s Q3 earnings call.
The Transit is currently available with a variety of internal combustion engines. (Ford)
According to Ford’s latest contract with the UAW, the E-Transit will be built in Kansas alongside internal combustion engine-powered versions of the Transit, which is currently the best-selling commercial van in both the U.S. and Western Europe.
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Specifications like power and range have not yet been announced, but Ford has confirmed that it will be offered in cargo, cutaway and chassis cab versions.
The E-Transit will debut as a 2022 model year vehicle and won’t be the only one in the segment.
Electric vehicle startup Rivian – in which Ford holds a $500 million investment – will be launching a van next year designed in partnership with Amazon, which also holds a stake in the company.