- Ford continues to expand its electric-vehicle portfolio with a new five-passenger edition of the Transit Connect Electric.
- The Transit Connect Electric is based on the Transit Connect XLT Premium and is a companion to the Transit Connect Electric cargo van.
- The Transit Connect Electric is now available in North America and will soon be available in Europe.
DEARBORN, Michigan — Ford continues to expand its electric-vehicle portfolio with a new five-passenger edition of the Transit Connect Electric.
The Transit Connect Electric wagon is based on the Transit Connect XLT Premium Wagon and is a companion to the Transit Connect Electric cargo van that was introduced at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show and went on sale last December.
The Transit Connect Electric is built in partnership with supplier Azure Dynamics.
The big difference in the latest model is the addition of a second-row seat, for businesses that need to move either cargo or passengers.
Ford said the Transit Connect Electric wagon is "especially well-suited to campus settings like those found at universities, military bases, health care facilities, airports and private businesses where frequent short-range routes are commonly traveled."
Like the cargo version, the Transit Connect Electric wagon features a 28kWh lithium-ion battery pack with a range between charges of 55-80 miles. Top speed is 75 mph.
Ford said the new Transit Connect Electric wagon is now available in North America and will soon be available in Europe.
Inside Line says: Commercial users qualify for a federal tax incentive, with California-based companies eligible for additional incentives of $12,000-$15,000 per vehicle.
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karz4life10 says:
09:04 AM, 11/23/2011
Ill give em 1 year
ducatimechanic says:
09:18 AM, 11/22/2011
I've been looking for something to replace my F-250 Crew-Cab 4x4 now that I now longer pull a cargo trailer, and the transit connect might get my attention if they'd get serious about an engine / transmission combination that isn't older than the design itself (last I checked they were using a four-speed auto).
Oh, and front wheel drive is great, but some of us live where it snows for about six months out of the year, so this is another consideration.
Maybe electric with address both of these issues, especially if they (eventually) decide to go with in-hub motors all around (like the F-150 that Azure Dynamics has been showing off for years).
We'll see...