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Ford transit 15 passenger van seating12/7/2023 ![]() The ‘gear lever’ has been replaced with a rotary dial to control the single-speed transmission, and the manual electronic handbrake, activated by a switch below the steering wheel. To help drivers make the most of their charge the Ford E-transit Minibus has a central touchscreen that gives you real-time feedback on how efficiently power is being used, and makes suggestions on how to improve efficiency – even offering spoken guidance for repeated or abrupt inefficiencies.Īs there are no gears in an electric vehicle it is similar to driving an automatic. ![]() ![]() Read more about charging your electric vehicleįord E-Transit electric minibus charging What if you’ve never driven an electric minibus before? It is the most cost-effective way of running your electric vehicle. We recommend you take advantage of the Government’s Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) and have a smart charger installed. You can charge your vehicle at your workplace, at home, or out on the road at a selection of charging points. The Ford E-Transit with a 68kW battery would take a little over half an hour to charge to 80% from a 115kW charge point or nine hours on a 7.4kw charger (68kW divided by 7.4kW = 9 hours). A 150kW charger will deliver electricity twice as fast as a 75kW charger because it is twice as powerful.Īn easy rule to remember is to divide the capacity of your battery by the kW of the charger. The time your vehicle takes to charge depends on the size of the battery in your vehicle and the speed of the charging unit. ![]() If you have concerns about the mileage range then Ford has a handy E-Transit range calculator where you can enter your driving environment (motorway, urban, suburban, rural or mixed), the temperature outside, your payload and your tires. Dependable, as defined by Ford themselves, means this range is achievable in any weather, with any payload using a battery that’s five years old. The WLTP overall range is the average mileage for a vehicle across all road types.įord has also done a lot of its own testing to establish a ‘dependable’ real-world range of at least 100 miles. WLTP (Worldwide harmonised light vehicle test procedure) is the new standard of testing for fuel consumption for petrol and diesel cars, energy consumption for electric and hybrid vehicles, CO2 emissions, NOx emissions, and CO – carbon monoxide – emissions. Taking all this into account the Ford E-Transit boasts an impressive mileage of up to 196 miles WLTP overall range and 166 miles for WLTP Extra High range motorway driving. The use of electrically powered features in the minibus such as heating or air conditioning.The speed you drive at and the type of roads you’re driving on (urban vs countryside v motorways).The payload (how heavy the vehicle is on that journey).The range is dependent on several things: These and other safety features meant the E-Transit was awarded the Euro NCAP Gold Award, Europe’s leading safety organisation.įord E Transit electric minibus safety features How far will the E-Transit Electric Minibus travel on a single charge?ĭriving range is always the biggest concern with electric vehicles. If the driver doesn’t respond to initial warnings it will gently steer you safely back into your lane. Together with reverse break assist it makes reversing safer and easier, it will brake automatically if it detects something the driver hasn’t spotted.īlind spot assist monitors for other vehicles entering your blind spot as you change lands. The E-Transit has a 360 camera that shows you the world around you on the large 12” screen in the cab. Its closest contender at the moment is the Maxus eDeliver9 which we also have available to lease. We, at Castle Minibus consider it to be of better quality than the Renault Master E-Tech and it offers a much better driving range than the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter. With ample space and comfort for 14 passengers, the Ford E-Transit is an obvious contender for those looking for an electric minibus. New crash structures have been developed to protect both the vehicle’s occupants and the battery pack. More about the E-Transit 15-seater minibusīased on the design of the best-selling Transit Van the E-Transit’s electric motor is in the rear of the van, which means the rear suspension has been completely revised. This article is designed to give you an insight into what you can expect from the Ford E-Transit electric minibus and whether it might be the best vehicle for your school or organisation.
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