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The all-new, all-electric, and fully connected E-Transit Courier offers a much larger and more flexible payload, as well as unrivaled efficiency in its segment, with Ford Pro's connected services.

E-Transit Courier to enter production later in 2024 at the Ford Otosan Craiova plant. Diesel- and petrol-engine models will be manufactured in Craiova in the third quarter of 2023.

Ford Pro launched its all-electric new commercial vehicle E-Transit Courier developed by Ford Otosan at Ford Otosan's R&D Center in Istanbul. 

The vehicle architecture of the E-Transit Courier was developed according to the needs and expectations determined by customer research and interviews and designed by Ford Otosan designers and engineers with the philosophy of "Design Thinking" to offer the most appropriate solutions to customers. Fully Integrated into Ford Pro's software and connected services platform to further boost productivity, the fully connected E-Transit Courier offers 25 percent more load volume than the outgoing model, plus enhanced load capability.

“E-Transit Courier moves its segment up a level with uncompromised EV performance, higher load capacity, and fully connected support. Ford Pro’s long-standing market leadership gives us unrivaled insight into customers’ needs and means we can help them get big productivity from their compact vans with more connectivity and capability than ever before,” said Hans Schep, General Manager, Ford Pro, Europe.

“With E-Transit Courier, the latest indicator of our engineering and design capabilities as well as our manufacturing power, we continue to expand our role in Ford's electrification journey.  We are extremely proud to have designed the new Courier, which we will bring to our customers with both electric and internal combustion engine options, in collaboration with the Ford design teams in Dunton and Cologne, and to take full responsibility for its engineering. As Ford Otosan, we will continue to develop and manufacture vehicles that will take us into the future,” said Güven Özyurt, General Manager, Ford Otosan.

In addition to its design and engineering, the E-Transit Courier, which will be manufactured by Ford Otosan at its Craiova plant, will be available in diesel- and petrol-engine versions in 2023 and electric versions in 2024. 

All-electric productivity and charging solutions

E-Transit Courier’s all-electric powertrain has been engineered to deliver an uncompromised driving experience for customers, including a powerful 100 kW motor and one-pedal driving capability.  

Ford Pro Charging offers an end-to-end solution for home, depot, and public charging, including hardware installation and management software that helps to optimize the charging process. Simplified billing and administration via Ford Pro Charging software also support businesses whose drivers take their work vehicle home, as well as streamlining public charging.

Ford Pro expects E-Transit Courier to be popular with customers who charge at home, targeting an 11 kW AC overnight home charge in 5.7 hours 1. Charging also can be scheduled to take advantage of cheaper overnight energy using the SYNC screen or charging software.

To support efficient public charging, the vehicle offers a DC fast charge capability of up to 100 kW and it is expected that the system to add 87 km of range in 10 minutes 1, and charge from 10-80 percent in less than 35 minutes. E-Transit Courier also comes with access to the BlueOval Charge Network, which is set to include E-Transit Courier public chargers.

Customers with five or more vehicles can also benefit from the tailored features of Ford Pro E Telematics. The system uses live data to help maximize vehicle productivity, as well as deliver features to support the effective and intuitive use of Ford Pro Charging.  

‘Plug and Charge’ enables E-Transit Courier to simply charge when using compatible BlueOval Charge Network chargers. Charging begins automatically, and a bill and charge summary is sent to the owner after unplugging. To go further between charges, ‘Intelligent Range’ aggregates data to deliver more accurate range figures. 

Customer-focused design

E-Transit Courier’s all-new body design delivers increased load capacity in all dimensions. The enhanced width between the rear wheel arches is 1,220 mm, enabling the compact van to carry two Euro pallets simultaneously for the first time. Total cargo volume is now 2.9 m3 3, 25 percent more than the outgoing model. This can be further increased using the new load-through bulkhead feature, which enables customers to carry items such as planks or pipe over 2,600 mm long. The maximum payload for the all-electric model is 700 kg 2, with a maximum towing weight of 750 kg 3. 

E-Transit Courier helps businesses to stand out, with a bold, distinctive exterior design and a spacious, practical interior designed around compact van users’ needs. The all-new model offers a very comprehensive standard equipment specification including unique cabin features with a ‘squircle’ steering wheel design to improve leg room and visibility for the driver, as well as a column-mounted gear shifter, push-button ignition, and an electronic handbrake to deliver increased configurable storage space. 

The ‘digiboard’ instrument panel contains a 12-inch center touchscreen with Ford’s latest SYNC 4 system. Subscription-based Connected Navigation, which will be available in the Turkish market in the forthcoming period, can boost productivity and reduce driver workload with updates on traffic, parking, charging, and local conditions. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility are standard 4. An innovative, class-unique ‘Office Pack’ includes a foldaway flat work surface and lighting to make using a laptop, filling in paperwork, or taking a break in the cab easier and more comfortable.

Driver and cargo safety are paramount concerns in the E-Transit Courier’s design. E-Transit Courier sets a new benchmark in the segment with its comprehensive suite of advanced driver assistance systems as standard 5. An optional further bundle includes Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering and Stop & Go, a Blind Spot Information System with Cross Traffic Alert, Intersection Assist, and Reverse Brake Assist for more peace of mind in urban driving. 

Every E-Transit Courier features a built-in modem as standard, enabling always-on connectivity with the Ford Pro ecosystem and wireless software updates that can evolve the vehicle’s capability over time without requiring a dealer visit.

Improved security and cost of ownership 

After activating the built-in modem, operators can benefit from enhanced vehicle security alerts for collisions and break-ins via Ford Pro Software in the upcoming period. With Fleet Start Inhibit, fleet managers can remotely enable and disable E-Transit Courier to help prevent theft or unauthorized use outside of work hours.

Ford Pro partnered with vehicle security experts TVL to offer factory-fit lock packs for E-Transit Courier. These security packs include secondary hook locks to mitigate against “peel and steal” attacks and auto-locking for the sliding side door to reduce driver workload and shave seconds off each delivery.

Ford Pro Service expects E-Transit Courier’s non-scheduled maintenance costs to be at least 35 percent lower than on diesel-powered models. The all-new van is backed by the same comprehensive Ford Pro Service network – including an expanding Mobile Service capability, the unique connected uptime system, and Europe’s largest dedicated commercial vehicle dealer network – as the rest of the Transit family.

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1 Charge time based on manufacturer computer engineering simulations. The charging rate decreases as the battery reaches full capacity. Your results may vary based on peak charging times and battery state of charge.

2 Max payload varies and is based on accessories and vehicle configuration. See the label on the doorjamb for the carrying capacity of a specific vehicle.

3 Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories, and the number of passengers.

4 Requires phone with active data service and compatible software. SYNC 4 does not control 3rd party products while in use. 3rd Parties are solely responsible for their respective functionality.

5 Driver-assist features are supplemental and do not replace the driver’s attention, judgment, and need to control the vehicle. It does not replace safe driving. See the Owner’s Manual for details and limitations.