Small Commercial Fleets
Ford E-Transit for Small Commercial Fleets
Updated March 2026
The Ford E-Transit covers the cargo and delivery side of a small commercial fleet. With 250 km of WLTP rated range and 1,616 kg payload, it handles everything from warehouse runs to customer deliveries. Our app users report that having both cars and vans in the same fleet creates different charging needs, and the E-Transit's straightforward overnight charging keeps things simple.
- Daily need
- 100 km
- WLTP range
- 317 km
- Winter range (-10°C)
- 231 km
- Range ratio
- 3.2x daily need
Why the Ford E-Transit?
- 1,616 kg payload handles the heaviest cargo and delivery needs in a mixed fleet
- 250 km WLTP rated range covers the 100 km daily requirement with comfortable margin
- Familiar Transit platform reduces training and maintenance complexity
- Multiple body configurations fit different business needs within the same fleet
Key Specifications
| Battery (useable) | 68 kWh |
| WLTP range | 317 km |
| Consumption | 272 Wh/km |
| Max DC charging | 115 kW |
| DC charge (10-80%) | ~41 min |
| AC full charge (11 kW) | ~6.2 h |
| Payload | 1616 kg |
Charging Strategy for Small Commercial Fleets
Charge overnight at the depot or yard on a 22 kW AC charger. A 100 km day uses about 27 kWh, replenished in just over an hour at 22 kW. If team members take vans home, a standard 11 kW home charger works but takes about two and a half hours. The 250 km range rarely requires midday public charging.
Overnight AC charging (recommended)
Plugging in at a depot or home charger (7-22 kW) overnight fully replenishes the battery. At 11 kW, the Ford E-Transit charges from empty in approximately 6.2 hours, easily done overnight. For faster turnaround, a 22 kW charger is recommended.
Mid-day DC top-up
If overnight charging is not available, a DC fast charge during a break can add enough range. At 115 kW peak, the Ford E-Transit charges from 10% to 80% in roughly 41 minutes.
Running Costs: EV vs. Diesel
EV monthly fuel cost
€72
Diesel monthly fuel cost
€262
Estimated monthly savings
€190/month
Based on 100 km/day, 22 working days/month. EV: 272 Wh/km at EUR 0.12/kWh (home charging). ICE: 7 L/100 km at EUR 1.70/L.
Practical Tips
- In a mixed fleet, install at least one 22 kW charger for vans and use 11 kW chargers for passenger cars
- The E-Transit's higher consumption means it benefits most from overnight home or depot charging rates
- Track van routes and loads separately from car routes to get accurate cost-per-delivery numbers
- Use the Ford Pro telematics to monitor charge levels so vans are always ready for the next day
Operational Notes
The E-Transit covers the 100 km daily requirement. Its primary value in a small fleet is handling the cargo tasks that passenger cars cannot. The familiar Transit platform means mechanics and drivers already know their way around it.
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