Ford reveals new Transit City: An affordable urban-focussed electric van
Tue, 31 Mar 2026
Ford has announced a new entry-level electric addition to the Ford Transit range — called the Ford Transit City.
The new model is a more basic alternative to the existing Ford E-Transit Custom and is designed to be more affordable but similarly practical, aimed at businesses in urban environments.
Although similar in size to the Ford E-Transit Custom, the Transit City is an entirely different vehicle. It has been developed off a dedicated battery EV platform designed by Ford’s Chinese partner, Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC).
Ford says this has allowed it to develop the van with “laser-sharp focus on maximising efficiency and minimising cost”.
The Ford Transit City will come with just three body styles — L1H1, L2H2 and chassis cab. The L2H2 variant has a load length of more than three metres and can accommodate three Euro pallets and up to 8.5 cubic metres of cargo volume. Payload is up to 1275kg, depending on variant.
Only one motor option will be available — a 148bhp front-mounted motor with a 56kWh LFP battery, delivering up to 158 miles of range.
Charging tops out at 87kW and a 10-80% top up should take around 33 minutes. Unlike Ford’s more expensive models, AC charging is capped at 11kW.
Ford says the Ford Transit City is designed to be a cost-effective solution for last-mile and multi-drop delivery operators, utility firms, builders and others who need a zero-emission van for urban use.
Inside, standard features include a heated driver’s seat, keyless start, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay mirroring.
Orders are expected to open in the summer, with UK pricing still to be confirmed but expected to be lower than the E-Transit Custom.
