The company did not share any specifics about the van’s battery pack size, estimated range, or performance characteristics. Ford is making an all-electric version of its popular Transit cargo van for the US and Canadian markets, slated to be released in 2021. A modular battery system permits batteries between 30 kWh and 90 kWh, equating to a range between 50 and 124 miles.

The new cargo van will come equipped with a 4G LTE hotspot and will be outfitted with a number of tech features designed for fleet managers, like live GPS tracking and diagnostics. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. At the end of the day, cargo vans fail if they don't deliver on space, and Ford knows that. The automaker said cargo capacity will remain "uncompromised," a likely nod to the electric powertrain, which will eat up more space. We previously reported about a planned Transit BEV in Ford’s union deal this year. We'll learn more about the electric van in the months to come, Ford promises, but before then, all eyes are on the Mustang Mach-E as it begins production later this year. The vans, which will be StreetScooter's largest, can swallow up to 200 packages with their 706-cubic-foot storage capacity. Mercedes-Benz also announced the EQV concept a year ago, which is an electric van aimed at slightly more everyday use. Both versions come with 10.5 cubic meters (370.8 cubic feet) of storage space. © CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Oh, and it has 200 horsepower on offer and will be equipped with the company’s MBUX infotainment system. Called the StreetScooter Work XL, the van starts with a Ford Transit chassis that features a battery-electric drivetrain. Lincoln axed the MKZ earlier this year and declared there won't be a replacement.

Ford plans to introduce all-electric versions of the Ford F-150 pickup and Ford Transit van by mid-2022. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. The 2020 Toyota Highlander gets a new platform... 2020 Hyundai Sonata brings arresting style... Rivian and Amazon's purpose-built electric delivery van. With a debut date penciled in for the 2022 model year, the automaker didn't give away the farm when it comes to details, but we have a few tidbits to highlight. Ford said it didn’t have any news to share about an electric version of its Transit passenger van “at this time.”. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic.

Instead, the program will be a complete overhaul of the cargo van with plenty of technology to help make make fleet operators' lives easier. Ford has invested $500 million in Rivian, and the startup is helping build a luxury electric SUV for the automotive giant’s Lincoln brand, though the two van projects don’t seem to be related. Each truck could save about five tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year. I don't know what else you were expecting. Ford is a partner in the rapidly growing IONITY network, spreading high-power charging stations across Europe, so you can rapid-charge your all-electric Ford SUV and get back on the road – fast. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies.

Mercedes-Benz has already unveiled an electric version of the Sprinter, which comes in two configurations. Mercedes-Benz is making a version with a smaller 41kWh battery pack that goes 115 kilometers (72 miles), but which can carry up to 1,045 (2,304 pounds). On Tuesday, the Blue Oval announced plans to introduce a battery-electric version of its popular cargo van, the Transit. The company previously confirmed the Transit would head to the Hermosillo plant down south after Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ production wraps up. To start, Ford plans to build the electric Transit in the US -- a notable detail since production of the standard Transit will move to Mexico starting in 2021. Our in-car systems, and the FordPass app, will help you find chargers and …

Where the Transit EV will call home in the US, we don't yet know, but the decision is part of the automaker's $11.5 billion investment in electrifying its lineup through 2022.

We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Probably not, though. Another player in the space is EV startup Rivian, which will build 100,000 electric delivery vans for Amazon over the next few years. Ford announces an all-electric Transit cargo van, 4K TVs from Toshiba and LG are up to $500 off at Amazon and Best Buy, Plus, get discounts on Halo: The Master Chief Collection for PC, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live wireless earbuds are $35 off at Woot today, Save on Apple AirPods and other Prime Day 2020 leftovers this weekend, Sign up for the In June, Ford announced that it would build electric delivery vans for Germany's Deutsche Post DHL Group and its subsidiary, StreetScooter GmbH.

Ford's collection of active safety gear will also come standard. There’s a version with a 55kWh battery pack that can travel 168 kilometers (104 miles) on a full charge, and has a payload capacity of 891 kilograms (1,964 pounds). The electric Transit van will also be equipped with a number of Ford’s safety and driver assistance features, like collision warning and assist, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and automatic lane-keeping. The body is designed specifically for delivery through Deutsche Post and DHL Paket in Germany. Charging is expected to take about three hours at 22 kW, which is about one-fifth the power of a Tesla Supercharger. Ford is also collaborating with Volkswagen on commercial vans after the two companies formed a global alliance early last year. The company touted more promising specs with the slightly smaller EQV, saying it will get around 249 miles out of a 100kWh battery pack. The automaker expects to assemble 150 early-build models in 2017, with a massive ramp-up in 2018 that should see production rise to 2,500 units. Surely, this electric Transit will do battle with Rivian and Amazon's purpose-built electric delivery van. It's not even the end of summer, but Ford's already built a bunch. Expect a high-speed internet connection and cloud-based services to ramp up the model's connectivity. Ford will build the electric van in the US and it'll pack tons of technology for fleet operators. Ford’s Transit van is the bestselling cargo van in the US, though it has seen increased competition over the last few years from Mercedes-Benz, which recently refreshed its popular Sprinter van. The electric van will join the Mustang Mach-E and the upcoming F-150 EV as Ford grows its electric vehicle lineup. These electric vans could confer some massive benefits to the environment. Ford is planning an all-electric Transit van that will hit the road in 2023, according to an inside source at Ford. Ford showed off one of the first early-build electric delivery vans on Wednesday. Ford previously announced an electric Transit for the European market in 2019. Surely, this electric Transit will do battle with Rivian and Amazon's purpose-built electric delivery van. newsletter, an electric Transit for the European market in 2019, unveiled an electric version of the Sprinter, build 100,000 electric delivery vans for Amazon, a luxury electric SUV for the automotive giant’s Lincoln brand. Perhaps these silent vans will prevent my dog from freaking out every time I get a package. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. At the end of the day, cargo vans fail if they don't deliver on space, and Ford knows that.

The vans will be manufactured at StreetScooter's plant in Aachen, Germany, and like other electric StreetScooter models, it can be sold to third parties.

No specs or passenger version yet, but it’s coming to the US and Canada in 2021. The typical slew of chassis options will also remain with cargo vans, cutaway and chassis cabs and a selection of roof heights. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. It's... a van. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy.

The company says an all-electric Ford Transit cargo van is coming in 2021, but did not tease any specs like range or battery pack size. © CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. It'll deliver packages with zero emissions. Ford estimates that each Work XL can save approximately five metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions and approximately 500 gallons of diesel fuel each year. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. And then there were three forthcoming electric cars from Ford. Multiply that by 2,500, and the savings jump to 12,500 metric tons of CO2 and 1.25 million gallons of dino juice. Ford made it clear it won't drop an electric powertrain into the Transit just for the sake of it. Ford showed off one of the first early-build electric delivery vans on Wednesday.