Ford Pro has introduced a new all-electric van, the Ford Transit City, aimed at cost-conscious customers operating in urban environments, as the automaker broadens its electric commercial vehicle portfolio.
The Transit City, set to launch later this year, will be offered exclusively as a battery-electric vehicle, marking a departure from Ford’s usual “e-” naming convention used for models such as the Ford e-Transit Custom and Ford e-Transit Courier. According to the company, the omission reflects the model’s electric-only positioning.
“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. “For them, we have designed an affordable, no-frills electric van.”
Powered by a 110 kW front-mounted electric motor and a 56 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, the Transit City offers a WLTP range of up to 254 kilometres. Ford said this range “more than doubles the daily distance covered by 90 per cent of vans in this segment,” positioning the vehicle for short-haul urban logistics.
Charging capabilities include 11 kW AC charging, enabling a 10–80% charge in approximately 4.5 hours, and DC fast charging at up to 87 kW, reducing the same charge window to around 33 minutes. Ford Pro also offers support services to help customers install charging infrastructure at home or at business locations.
The van will be available in multiple configurations, including panel van variants with two wheelbase and height options, as well as a chassis cab. The larger L2H2 version offers a cargo volume of around eight cubic metres, a payload capacity of up to 1,275 kilograms, and the ability to carry three Euro pallets. The smaller L1H1 variant provides around six cubic metres of cargo space and a payload of up to 1,085 kilograms, while maintaining the same pallet capacity.
To reduce costs, Ford will offer the Transit City in a standardised specification without optional extras. Features include a durable cargo floor, side panel linings, multiple lashing points, heated seats and a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen with smartphone connectivity.
The model will not support towing, with customers requiring such capability directed to the e-Transit Custom, which offers towing capacity of up to two tonnes.
According to a report by Auto, Motor und Sport, the Transit City is sourced from Jiangling Motors, in which Ford Motor holds a stake. This approach is expected to help Ford lower production costs and compete with more affordable electric vans from Chinese manufacturers.
While pricing has not been officially announced, the Transit City is expected to be positioned below the e-Transit Custom, which starts at around €58,905, and above the smaller e-Transit Courier—suggesting a price point near €47,000.
Orders are expected to open in the second quarter, with deliveries scheduled for later this year. The model will make its public debut at the IAA Transportation in Hanover in September.
