In its press release, Ford focuses on the commercial model, the E-Transit Custom, seemingly anticipating greater demand for this variant. This is hardly surprising, as the E-Tourneo appears less passenger-car-like compared to its competitor, the VW ID. Buzz, likely appealing more to tradespeople and businesses than families. Ford's other rivals include the Stellantis transporters such as the Citroen E-Spacetourer and Opel Zafira Electric.
The E-Transit Custom is offered in two power variants: 100 kW and 160 kW, both rear-wheel drives with 415 Nm of torque. Each version uses a 64-kWh battery, a step down from the initially promised 74-kWh battery. This adjustment results in a maximum range of 327 kilometers, reduced from the previously announced 380 km.
Ford E-Transit Custom
The vans support fast charging up to 125 kW, allowing a standard charging session (10-80%) to complete in 39 minutes. To maintain cabin comfort, each model includes a standard heat pump for heating and cooling. Ford also highlights the vehicle's regenerative braking system, enabling one-pedal driving. Additionally, both the driver's cabin and the cargo area are equipped with power outlets capable of delivering up to 2.3 kW for electric tools, additional lighting, and more.
In the Transit configurator, three body styles are available: Van LKW, Double Cab LKW, and Combi PKW. Customers can choose between the two engine options (100 or 160 kW), lengths L1 (5.05 m) and L2 (5.45 m), and various equipment levels. The most affordable version, the L1 Van with 100 kW in the Trend trim, is priced at 57,953 euros.
Ford E-Tourneo Custom
The E-Tourneo Custom is available only as a bus body style and exclusively with the 160 kW engine. The battery details are unclear from Ford's press release and configurator, but it's likely to use the same 64-kWh battery as the E-Transit Custom, given its lower than anticipated range of 302 km. Buyers can choose between lengths L1 and L2 and five different trims. The most affordable E-Tourneo Custom variant is priced at 66,819 euros.
For comparison, the VW ID. Buzz with 150 kW starts at 64,581 euros. It offers a range of 416 km with its standard 77-kWh battery, about 100 km more than the Ford models. It also charges faster, up to 170 kW, with a stated charging time of 30 minutes for a slightly larger charging interval (5-80%), resulting in a charging speed of approximately 1.9 kWh/min. In contrast, Ford's models, assuming a net capacity of 64 kWh, have a lower charging speed of 1.1 kWh/min.
Source: Ford
