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[…]","datePublished":"2022-05-12","dateModified":"2022-05-13","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ford-Announces-New-E-Transit-Custom-Commercial-Van-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Ford-Announces-New-E-Transit-Custom-Commercial-Van-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ford-announces-new-e-transit-custom\/","about":["Ford","LATEST CAR NEWS","Vans"],"wordCount":475,"keywords":["ford","Ford Transit","van"],"articleBody":"The good old ubiquitous Ford Transit van is not necessarily the epitome of cool in most eyes, but lurking in the background of the traditional Transit van is a long history of some rather cool modified and custom vehicles. Now Ford has invigorated their long running workhorse with the announcement of the E-Transit Custom, with far more pleasing visuals.With a range of 236 miles, the new E-Transit should be able to cater for most uses without too much fuss. It will have a fair bit to live up to of course, as the Ford Transit is currently still the UK\u2019s best-selling vehicle, so any change to the future of this van is clearly a big deal, but it does give Ford\u2019s designers the chance to give the E-Transit a more modern custom look and feel. Production is due to commence in the latter part of 2023 at Ford\u2019s Turkey-based Otosan plant in Kocaeli, and will be one of five new commercial electric vehicles from the manufacturer. All are intended to hit Europe by 2024.The new mid-sized E-Transit Custom will share parts with the new VW Transporter thanks to a deal struck between the two manufacturers. As far as looks go, the E-Transit now falls in with the Tourneo, Fiesta and Focus thanks to a revamped front view and rebalanced proportions which, according to Ford, give the E-Transit a confident, more aggressive stance. Of note is the prominent hexagonal design of the grille and the new jaunty angled LED headlight cluster which incorporates a daytime running light stretching across the top of the grille.The existing E-Transit runs off a 68kWh battery and while Ford isn\u2019t yet revealing how the E-Transit Custom will be powered, with DC fast charging and a full towing capacity, it\u2019s possible that it will use the same power source. This would suggest an E-Transit Custom having a choice of either 181bhp or 265bhp and offering 318lb ft of torque. This will also enable the E-Transit Custom to virtually match the standard Transit\u2019s payload.The E-Transit Custom will also gain from access to the full Ford Pro ecosystem including software upgrades. The electric van will also get Ford Pro Power Onboard which can turn a commercial Ford into a mobile generator offering power to most available tools and appliances. Very handy.The new E-Transit has been designed from the ground up and is intended to set a benchmark in the electric one-tonne commercial vehicle segment. While Ford is being coy with any further details as yet, the new electric van looks like it will get a proper showcase announcement in September with full specs. While pricing is not yet available, it\u2019s being suggested pricing may well fall into the \u00a340,000 region. It certainly looks like a visual advancement on the old Transit van.Images: media.ford.com"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Ford Announces New E-Transit Custom","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/ford-announces-new-e-transit-custom\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]