Ford Transit: New electric variants and strong sales figures in view!
Ford Transit: New electric variants and strong sales figures in view!
In an exciting development for the commercial vehicle industry, the Ford Transit plays a central role, since it is now produced as the basis for the new VW Transporter, which comes directly from Turkey. This partnership between the Ford and VW aims to launch the transporter models of both brands more efficiently through fruitful cooperation. Ford Pro, the new business area for vans, has become significantly more important. While the sales figures of the car models such as Fiesta and Mondeo are stagnating and soon being set, the sales figures for the vans are booming.
In the fleet year 2024, a decline in Ford Transit sales was recorded by 53% to only 3,100 units. Nevertheless, the sales figures for the Ford Connect experienced a remarkable increase from 125% to 2,800 units, while the Ford Courier achieved almost 1,100 units. In Germany, the overall market for Ford Pro has reached the record brand of 78,500 units, which promises optimistic views for the future.
The Ford Transit in detail
The Ford Transit shows up in a robust version: In the two-ton segment there were 26,872 new registrations, which corresponds to an increase of 19%, while the Transit Custom in the one-ton class with 19,859 new registrations has even increased by impressive 89.4%. The prices for the panel van start at 35,500 euros, the double cabin costs from 40,700 euros, and the combination version from 41,050 euros. At least 44,400 euros are due for the multicab variant.
The Ford Transit offers a variety of engines that range from 110 hp to 170 hp, as well as a 2.5-liter hybrid with 233 hp. The hybrid drive enables a maximum trailer load of up to 2,800 kg, while the three electrical variants with 136, 218 and 285 hp convince as rear operators. In addition, the transit has various equipment lines that range from the "Mobile Office" package to the "Delivery Assist" package that considerably facilitate the life of drivers and delivery services.
electrical and hybrid vehicles on the advance
The environmentally friendly turning point does not stop at Ford: Ford presents the new e-transit Custom, a fully electric minibus with a range of up to 380 kilometers according to WLTP. The battery capacity of 74 kWh comes from Ford's popular pick-up model F-15 Lightning. In addition, the e-transit offers a useful function as a power bank, which enables tools and devices to supply energy on the go. With a charging power of up to 125 kW, the battery can be charged from 15 to 80 percent in just 41 minutes.
With these new developments, Ford reacts to the sudden growing market for electric vehicles in Germany, the turnover of which is expected to be around 50.5 billion euros in 2025. The Federal Government aims to put a million electric vehicles onto the streets by 2030, supported by financial incentives and strict CO2 regulations. The growing interest in environmentally friendly alternatives can be seen in a strongly grown demand for electric vehicles, which are now available in magnitude of 2.3 million vehicles in Germany and 42 million worldwide.summarized, the Ford Transit is a smart companion for city dwellers and companies alike who goes into the future with innovative technologies and an offer of environmentally friendly variants. Whether electrical, hybrid or traditional - there is something for everyone. The new models and the strategic partnerships hope that Ford and VW will continue to shape the field of commercial vehicles.
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