2024 Ford E-Transit: First Look Review

Update: ‘Specifications’ and ‘Price’ section updated.

Along with its passenger models, Ford has begun the transition of its commercial models to EVs. In the U.S., the company offers the E-Transit, in addition to the popular F-150 Lightning Pro, in Cargo Van, Cutaway, and Chassis Cab versions. The Cargo Van comes in multiple configurations, with the option of three lengths and three roof heights. Recently, I had a chance to take a tour of the 2024 Ford E-Transit Cargo Van with a Long body and Medium Roof. Here are my observations of the electric van:

Design & Features

The 2024 Ford E-Transit looks nearly identical to the Transit, as its only distinguishing exterior feature is a hexagonal grille with a chrome surround and three horizontal slats that carry a Dynamic Blue highlight. It features the same sweptback headlamps and vertical tail lamps. The bumpers and wheels are also no different.

This particular 2024 E-Transit is equipped with 16-inch steel wheels with silver wheel covers, but 16-inch alloy wheels are available optionally, in silver and black finishes. It has the most basic, short-arm mirrors that don’t feature turn signals. They can be electrically adjusted, but they have to be manually folded. I’ve noticed that the headlamps have been upgraded from halogen to Bi-Xenon HID units with a black finish, and that’s an option worth USD 420.

Interior

The interior of the 2024 Ford E-Transit feels utilitarian, but it looks modern enough, and I think it serves the purpose right. The hefty dashboard houses an analog instrument cluster with a small MID between the tachometer and speedometer, vertical AC vents, the SYNC 4 infotainment system with a 12-inch freestanding touchscreen, and a rotary gear selector.

The SYNC 4 infotainment system offers the convenience of wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. There are no manual AC controls, which may seem pretty futuristic for a commercial van, but I believe some drivers may find it inconvenient. There are plenty of cubby storage spaces to keep your knickknacks, even on the dashboard. The driver-side open storage space on the dashboard includes even a 12-volt power outlet and a USB port, allowing the driver to charge their phone mounted on the windshield conveniently.

A grab handle on the A-pillars makes ingress and egress in the cabin easy. The multifunction three-spoke steering wheel comes with a manual tilt and telescopic column. Both seats have two-way manual adjustment as standard, but unlike the driver’s seat armrest, the passenger seat armrest is part of an optional upgrade. There’s a cutout on the floor to give a stepped, easy entry and exit.

Specifications

The 2024 Ford E-Transit is powered by only one motor, which produces 266 hp and 317 lb.-ft. of torque and sends drive to the rear wheels. This motor gets its energy from an 89 kWh battery pack instead of the previous model’s 68 kWh unit.

Thanks to new dual onboard chargers, the 2024 E-Transit can accept direct current at up to 176 kW. Compared to the previous model’s 115 kW peak DC input, that’s a significant improvement. Ford expects 15 minutes of charging through a 180+ kW DC charger to add 67 miles of range. Using a Level 2 AC charger, fully charging the 89 kWh battery pack takes six hours and 11 minutes.

Ford says the new battery pack allows the 2024 E-Transit to travel up to 159 miles on a full charge, which is an improvement of 33 miles. It is yet to release the range of all the configurations specifically. The 2024 Ford E-Transit offers 357.1 cu. ft. of cargo volume behind the seats and 3,628 lbs. of payload capacity in this configuration with the Long body and Medium Roof.

Price

The prices of the 2024 Ford E-Transit with improved range start at USD 51,095 (excl. destination charges).

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