Ford Transit Connect Electric van has a targeted range of up to 130 km (80 miles) per full charge, and is ideal for fleet owners with well-defined routes. It is also the first of five new electrified vehicles Ford is bringing to market in Europe by 2013, including the Ford Focus Electric next year.
The Transit Connect Electric Van is a pure electric version of the long-wheelbase Transit Connect LCV. Ford, together with partner Azure Dynamics, has developed a proprietary Force Drive battery electric drive train powered by an advanced battery pack from Johnson Controls-Saft. Thanks to the 28kWh available from the battery, the electric van offers a top speed of 75mph (120km/h) and a range of up to 80 miles (130 km). Its lithium-ion battery pack is recharged using a standard power outlet and fully charging the batteries using standard European outlets takes about 8 hours.
“By providing a variety of electrified vehicles, we are making it easier for our customers to embrace this fuel-saving technology. This strategy is true to our heritage of making innovative technology available to as many people as possible and to our vision of developing great products, building a strong business and contributing to a better world,” said Bill Ford, executive chairman, Ford Motor Company.
Five electrified Ford vehicles, including a Focus Electric, C-MAX Hybrid and the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid, will be launched in Europe and North America by 2013.
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